mariarndev(@)gmail(dot)com
Game Designer specialized in UX/UI design and research. Focused on designing quality user interfaces and user experiences for video games.
My player-centered design philosophy is guided by my growing interest in how the player interacts and feels about the gameplay, and the procedures the game takes them through. This is what allows me to design more streamlined and universal gaming experiences.
I'm passionate about video game development because I believe in game’s unique power to convey information to the player through interaction and immersion. Therefore, I'm committed to accessibility, inclusion and diversity, to enable everyone to fully enjoy these entertaining and substantial experiences.
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UX/UI Designer | Nimble Giant Entertainment **May 2023 - January 2024
As UX/UI Designer at Nimble Giant Entertainment, I worked in several AAA video game projects (NDA) for leading market brands.
VR UX/UI Designer | Raccoon Game Studio **May 2023 - April 2023
As VR UX/UI Designer at Raccoon Game Studio, I worked in Aimtropolis, an VR static shooter game.
UX/UI Designer | Evil Kiwi Games **September 2022 - May 2023
As UX/UI Designer at Evil Kiwi Games, I worked in Fortune Decker, a action survival deckbuilding roguelike game.
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María is a very organized, thorough and attentive-to-detail professional. As part of the Design team, she was dependable, autonomous, and always understood and stayed aligned with the project's goals. She has a mindset for learning, researching and improving her skills, as she is genuinely commited… (Read more)
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I had the pleasure of managing María in her role as a UX professional, and it is my pleasure to offer my recommendation. María is embarking on the early stages of her career in the industry, and throughout this time, she has consistently demonstrated an exceptional level of commitment… (Read more)
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Working with María is such a smooth experience. She will have you covered no matter what.
Her impecable work comes from a thorough investigation process, followed by lots of iteration until the result is the best. She's not afraid to change… (Read more)
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Designing fitting experiences.
