Baqir Shah 

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Unannounced Title                                         Nov 2019 - Present

Lead Level Designer

Imangi Studios 

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• Working on something. 

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Fortnite                                                            Aug 2019 - Oct 2019

Level Designer

High Voltage Software

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• Worked in collaboration with Epic Games on Fortnite.

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• Helped to build the level design of the Save the World PvE mode.

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• Built level layouts and POI's utilizing a modular level design system in Unreal 4.

The Crystal Core                                              Sep 2018 - Apr 2019

Senior Level Designer

BitLoft

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• Senior Designer on the Crystal Core team. ​

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• Managing a team of designers and leading the execution of level design on the game. 

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• Led level design efforts with world building and implementing gameplay. Helped build over 150 levels utilizing modular level design techniques.

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• Worked with programming team and prototyped designer tools for cinematics and gameplay in Unity to ensure they met design team needs.

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• https://thecrystalcore.com/

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Justice League VR                                               Jul 2017 - Nov 2017 

Technical Level Designer (Contract)

Method Studios

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• Worked under the Method EXP Division with DC and Warner Bros Interactive on Justice League VR. 

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• Aquaman: Created level layouts, and worked on combat system along with balancing gameplay and scoring. 

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• Batman: Designed and implemented level collision and respawn system.

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• Implemented custom rumble system into Aquaman, Batman and Superman that worked across multiple VR platforms.   

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• Assisted Audio and UI team with localization of over 10 languages for all in game dialogue and text.

The Video Game Show                                      Feb 2017 - Jun 2017 

Game Designer / Level Designer  (Contract)

castAR

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• Worked with internal studio Eat Sleep Play to develop new AR games and experiences

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• Game Design: designed unique game mechanics to show off the castAR system.

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• Level Design: Did Level Layouts and scripted gameplay sequences for mini games

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• Systems Design: Created unique gameplay systems for progression and rewards.

The Sandbox Evolution                                  Mar 2016 - Feb 2017

Level Designer

Pixowl Games  

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• Worked on "The Sandbox 2 Evolution"

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• Designed over 20 levels over the course of the game's development all ranging from standard platforming levels to unique and interesting puzzle experiences.

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• Worked with Sony and designed 2 Ghostbusters Level’s during a promotion for the movie.

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• Worked with Bandai Namco to add their IP's such as Pacman into our game. Prototyped editor tools and levels for the Pacman update. 

Hero                                                                Feb 2013 - Feb 2017

Game Designer

Bakershah Games

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• Shipped a 3rd person Action Adventure RPG game "Hero" now available on Steam.

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• Designed Level Environments, Game Systems, and Gameplay along with set dressing, NPC placement, AI scripting, and Quest Design. 

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• Developed all the cutscenes for the game. Animated and scripted camera events and sequences using C#.

Snapimals                                                        Feb 2014 - Apr 2014

Level Designer (Intern)

BebopBee Inc.  

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• Worked on the initial level design prototype and mechanics for         Snapimals out on iOS, and Android.

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• Designed level layouts and prototyped different AI systems for animals.

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• Worked on one of the first prototypes of the game to show investors.

Bethesda Creation Kit          Development Time : In Progress

Level Design

Single Player RPG

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• Designing a Level Layout for a Nordic dungeon.

• Used modular level design to create a quick mockup to test gameplay.

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• Tuning level difficulty to make it a simple dungeon the player could visit early in the game.

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Doom Snapmap                          Development Time : 72 Hours

Level Design

Multiplayer First Person Shooter

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• Did Level Layout for a survival 4 player game. 

• Used modular level design to create a 4 player specific gametype

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• Utilized specific modular pieces to add more verticality to the level. 

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Halo 5 Forge                                   Development Time : 48 Hours

Level Design

Multiplayer First Person Shooter

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• Did Level Layout for a space map. 

• Implemented lighting and weapon placements.

• Balanced map design utilizing a diagonal approach to level. 

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Overwatch                                   Development Time : 2 Hours

Level Scripting

First Person Shooter

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• Developed a game type utilizing Low Gravity 

• Scripted events where gravity changes every 10 seconds forcing players to think more tactically. 

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Co_Organizer:                                         (Sep 2015 - Present)

 San Francisco Game Developers Monthly Meetup Group

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• Host monthly networking events for one the largest game developer meetups in in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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• Organized a game night event sponsored by Microsoft where developers could display their game and network.

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• Partnered with UBM to provide perks and discounts to our members for GDC.

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• http://www.meetup.com/sfgamedevelopers/

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Volunteer                                                   (July, 2014)

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Casual Connect USA 2014

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• Helped organize and run a smooth experience for conference attendees in the indie prize booth area.

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• http://usa.casualconnect.org

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Associate of Arts, Game Development                  (2013 - 2016)

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•  Studied for AA in game development specializing in Game/Level Design. 

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•  Started Development for RPG "Hero" while in school. 

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•  Learned how to create many prototypes and levels for different genre's of games.

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