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Braden Carter

brady@bradencarter.com
(703)901-6465
5071 Cannon Bluff Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22192

Objective:

Work closely with talented individuals creating fun and appealing levels and gameplay.

Skills:

Autodesk Maya	Adobe Photoshop	MEL Script	Adobe Flash
Autodesk 3DS Max	Adobe Illustrator	ActionScript	Visual Basic
Pixologic ZBrush	Adobe Dreamweaver	HTML	Microsoft Office
Unreal Editor	Adobe InDesign	C++
Microsoft Project	HeadUs UV Layout	Unfold3D UV Layout

Work Experience

Independent Contracting | 2005-Present

• Design and Create graphic layouts for brochures, invitations, calendars, and instruction manual
• Design, Code, and Implement web pages for non-commercial clients
• Consult and Finalize Promotional Materials for Solage Calistoga Resorts

Blue Heat Games | 03/2007-06/2007

• Verify technical compatibility between mobile games and phone systems
• Test and Identify repeatable gameplay and technical issues

Related Experience

Hi-Rez Studios - Global Agenda
Volunteer Alpha Tester 02/08-Present

• Test and Identify repeatable gameplay and technical issues
• Consult with developers on level / character balance and gameplay
• Find Holes and Glitches in Player versus Player Maps

“Puzzle Dungeon” (UT3Mod)
Project Lead, Tech Lead, Level Designer 07/08-09/08

• Create, Maintain, and Oversee milestone charts, design documents, and level layouts
• Develop various player encounters and challenges
• Manage, Develop, and Implement technical assets

“Airship Assault” (UT3Mod)
Level Design, Event Scripter 03/08-06/08

• Design and Create level document
• Troubleshoot technical and gameplay issues
• Model, Texture, Import and Script custom weapons and assets
• Model, Texture, Import and Script custom weapons and assets

Game Mod and Design Club (The Art Institute of Atlanta) 2006-2007

• Director (2007) – Plan, Organize and Manage meetings, events, and club documents
• Web-Designer (2006-2007) – Design, Implement, and Maintain club website

Awards

• Siege 2008 Level: The Experiment Best Art, Best Overall Submission 2008
• Dean’s List (The Art Institute of Atlanta) 2005-2008
• Gold iT Certificate (Forest Park High School) 2005

Activities

• GGDA Member 04/2007-04/2008
• Professional Conferences: GDX 2007, GDC 2008, SIEGE 2008