Damian Amione

STUDIO WORK

Lead Game Designer | September 2021 – November 2025 | Buenos Aires, Argentina (Remote/Hybrid)

  • In charge of the complete game design and vision for an unreleased VR Fantasy title, culminating in the Best Game Design award at EVA 2023 (Argentinian Videogame Expo).
  • Helped secure external funding (under NDA) from major industry partners by producing polished design documentation, gameplay videos, and showing an advanced game state.
  • Designed and documented core pillars, systems, features, mechanics, and content from the ground up, establishing the game’s direction, feel, and tone for a 22/24 months development lifecycle.
  • Directed and coordinated the implementation of all core assets, mechanics, and levels with a cross-functional team of 14 professionals. Supervised regular build reviews, QA sessions, and maintained high-level quality control.

External Consulting & Prototyping (Hit Factor):

  • Managed liaison between the internal design team and external client design teams on multiple rapid prototyping projects.
  • Designed and pitched content, game modes, and features for two distinct competitive arena games, including an initial NFT-based project.
  • Redesigned a previous title’s core mechanics to fit a new, fast-paced vehicle combat style, creating new systems, features, and cars from scratch.

INDIE JOURNEY

Lead Game Designer & Co Founder | January 2017 – August 2021 | Rafaela, Santa Fe, Argentina

  • Successfully launched two mobile titles across different genres (a 20-level vertical platformer and a 70-level minimalist puzzle game), managing the full project lifecycle from concept to release.
  • Owned all design responsibilities, including high-level Game Design, specific Puzzle and Level Design and detailed UI/UX implementation across both released projects.
  • Delivered key production assets beyond design, personally creating the majority of the Art and User Interface (UI) assets for both titles.
  • Represented the studio and pitched Collapse at EVA Córdoba 2019, engaging with industry peers and securing feedback.

PERSONAL DATA

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s of Arts in Game Design and Programming

Universidad Nacional del Litoral (UNL) | Santa Fe, Argentina | 2014 – 2018

2014 – 2018

  • Graduated with a score of 8.87/10

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Graphic Design

Freelance Graphic Designer & Web Implementator | 2017 – 2021 | Remote

  • Executed graphic design services including the creation of logos, banners, and social media content for multiple local businesses, focusing on brand consistency and clear visual messaging.
  • Managed Web Design and WordPress implementation, including ongoing maintenance, demonstrating practical experience with user interface structure, asset optimization, and digital delivery.

SKILLS

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY AND TOOLS

LEADERSHIP & STRATEGIC SKILLS

  • Strategic Vision and Direction
  • Cross-Functional Communication
  • Mentorship (2+ Junior Designers)
  • Active Listening
  • Documentation Creation & Maintenance (Design Pillars, GDDs)
  • Conflict Resolution

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