Alain Norte: in Los Angeles, CA

Creating mission and level progression for mobile turn based battle game. Adjusting play balance and other associated tasks including implementing data in an game tool system and build testing.

Discovering and documenting software defects (aka bugs) for Call of Duty: Black OPS 2, 3 and 4 as part of the game development process at Treyarch Studios. Working both individually and within a group of 2-12. Managed a team of 6-10 to complete daily sweeps or specific tasks. A key member of the playtest team presented and highlighted the games for sports/tv/internet celebrities and VIP members of the gaming press and media.

Created art assets for web banners and event badges/passes. Layed out program guides and information booklets for multiple events. Also edited and retouched photos of various personalities/celebrities for event promotional ads and posters.

Designed and created art assets for online and print advertisements as well as full web page designs within the jewelry and gem stone industry.

Worked as a contract illustrator creating background and character artwork for the feature length motion comic "The Alchemist Agenda" which was the winner of Amazon Studios best script award and a finalist for the 2011 Best Test Movie award.

As a contract designer I created design concepts for promotional ads and posters for the HBO TV series "Boardwalk Empire". The ads and posters were released and published two months after working. Experience continued

Worked as a freelance designer creating everything from rough concept art to full color in game art assets. Worked directly with programmers and game play developers to help better the final game which is now available in iOS app store.

Designed and created art assets for online banner ads, magazine page layouts, promotional posters, flyers, post cards, company business cards t-shirts, hats and truck wraps. Also worked with the development team on design work and in game full color artwork.

Discovered and documented software defects (aka bugs) within new and existing titles as part of the game development process.