Sam Wiens

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT SAM WIENS

You can contact me at b••••••••@gmail.comI am a passionate game developer with a strong foundation in game design, level creation, and project management. As someone on the solo indie dev journey, I have led multiple projects from concept to completion, wearing various hats in design, programming, and production.Key Projects & Experience: I Ponder Thy Realm (Currently In Progress) – Solo-developed first-person, spot-the-difference survival puzzle game in Unreal Engine 5, showcasing system design, scripting, and world-building: https://swiens13.itch.io/i-ponder-thy-realm Oceana: Wave Warrior – Solo-developed action-adventure bullet hell game in Unreal Engine 5, showcasing level design, scripting, and project management: https://swiens13.itch.io/oceana Get Goo’d – Designed and developed core gameplay mechanics while collaborating with a small team: https://vfs-gdpg.itch.io/get-good Neon Heat – Led design and development for a fast-paced, drifting racing game, ensuring creative alignment and timely, delivery.Skills & Expertise: Game Design & Level Design – Crafting immersive experiences with a strong gameplay loop. Unreal Engine 5 – Visual Blueprints, scripting, and particle effects (Niagara). Project Management – Coordinating development cycles, deadlines, and creative direction. Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration – Experience working with artists, programmers, and designers to bring ideas to life.I’m eager to contribute my skills to a collaborative indie studio and continue growing as a designer. Feel free to connect—I’m always open to discussing game development, new opportunities, and innovative design ideas!