THOMAS WHITELEGG
Gameplay & System Designer
About Me
Hello There! My name is Thomas Whitelegg, I'm 21 and an extremely passionate Gameplay Designer with a drive for creating immersive experiences for players through my dynamic systems & engaging gameplay. I have a passion to develop my design skills through Competing in Game Jams and reading academic design books. I also enjoy networking and meeting new people in the industry, so please feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn!
I come from a long line of Travelling Showman and have been working on Fairgrounds across the country my entire life, this has given me a unique perspective on creating challenging game loops which are still enjoyable. This background has also given me great teamwork and Inter-personal skills, and a love of talking to people in general especially in the games industry where everyone has been so friendly and interesting.
I study Computer Games Design at Staffordshire University where I focus my studies on Game Design, focusing on Gameplay and System Design to find the most effective ways to make a target audience enjoy my games. I have achieved a Grade 1 in my Degree which I have achieved through my dedication to the craft and strong work ethic.
I love to play and make games which captures the player and gets them fully invested in the gameplay, this isn't restricted by genre so I play a variety of games from Horror (It Steals) to narrative games like (Eastward). In my free time I enjoy Urban Exploring, as I've spent most of my life visiting different cities and towns, and reading about unique topics, one of my favourite reads is Jon Ronson and his book on the American Psychic Soldier Program called "The Men who Stare at Goats".
My Skills
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A Fierce Passion for Developing intricate systems and complex gameplay loops
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Experience in a lot of roles leading to strong cross-discipline communication
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Good at Marketing and Promoting a game due to years of work as fairground showman
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Solid Problem-Solving skills with a love of building the best work possible through feedback
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Always excited to learn and get better at my craft
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Proficient in Unreal Engine with a Basic Understanding of C++
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Confident with production tools such as Jira, Confluence & Trello
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Well Versed in Spreadsheet Software like Excel & Notion
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Familiar with Design Tools like Machinations, Whimsical & Draw.io
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Strong Design Instincts & Knowledge built from a foundation of Academic Design Reading & Research
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Able to quickly prototype and test new mechanics & gameplay loops through Blueprints
My CVs
Please feel free to check out my CVs below, I am both a passionate game designer and a meticulous QA Tester so if you're looking for either of these roles then thank you for your consideration!