GAME ARTIST SPECIALIZED IN GAME DESIGN
MY NAME IS ZHUOQIAOLIU,
GAME DESIGNER.
I specialize in game design with a focus on level design and gameplay mechanics. I have developed multiple indie game demos and participated in various game jam projects, working with both Unreal Engine and Unity. Through internships at several large game companies, I gained hands-on experience and insight into professional game development pipelines.I am currently an MFA student in Design and Technology at Parsons School of Design. My work sits at the intersection of game design, animation, and interactive media, with a strong interest in integrating artistic expression, systems thinking, and gameplay-driven experiences. I am passionate about exploring new creative possibilities in games and interactive works that blend art, technology, and play.
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TIMELINE
From 2019 to 2024
Peak of the wind
September 2024-Present
Position: Individual Work
A 3D rendered climbing game in a 2D cartoon style, where players navigate paths and interact with NPCs to find their way to the top. Timing jumps correctly allows for smooth traversal without the challenges of drop damage or endurance, creating a relaxing, zen-like experience. The project is developed on the Unreal 5 engine.
VIEW DETAILSSinging in the Cosmos
GMTK2024 gamejam
August 2024 (4days)
Position: Level Designer/Artist/Coding
A 2D puzzle platformer where players move on a spherical planet, dynamically adjusting its size by moving left or right. The goal is to reach a target size while overcoming obstacles like spikes and enemies. The game features mechanics such as planet inversion and portals to enhance navigation and puzzle-solving.
VIEW DETAILSBioBlockers
January 2024 - April 2024
Position: Individual Work
An innovative single-player puzzle game that combines classic Sokoban mechanics with modern biological cellular behavior. The project is developed on the Unity 3D engine, designed for the Windows platform.
VIEW DETAILSDental VR Service
October 2023
Position: Individual Work
UX/Controller Design: This VR experience is designed for individuals with dental anxiety, providing a means to distract and engage them during dental procedures. The design principle incorporates the use of a controller to navigate the environment, with the handle allowing users to adjust direction and the grip enabling them to control movement speed.
VIEW DETAILSUE5 Level Design Practice Project
August 2022
Position: Individual Work
This project involves designing and creating a scene map in Unreal Engine 5, focusing on implementing standard 3D walking simulator mechanics. The goal is to craft an immersive environment that encourages exploration and interaction.
VIEW DETAILSResident Evil 2 Game analysis-The dynamic difficulty system
January 2021
Position: Individual Work
This document presents an analysis of the game, focusing on the dynamic difficulty system in Resident Evil 2. Utilizing two plugins, the study examines how the game calculates the dynamic difficulty score and its impact on players' control behavior.
VIEW DETAILSDetective
January 2020 - April 2020
Position:Game designer, coding
A slow-paced detective GUI game. Player need to collect and compare the information offered in the game in limited number of rounds so as to complete reasoning.
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Video Game
Peak of the wind
September 2024-Present
Solo game project.
A 3D rendered climbing action game in a 2D cartoon style, where players navigate paths and interact with NPCs to find their way to the top.
Video Game
Singing in the Cosmos
August 2024
GMTK team project
A 2D puzzle platformer where players move on a spherical planet, dynamically adjusting its size by moving left or right.
Video Game
BioBlockers
January 2024 - April 2024
Solo game project
An innovative single-player puzzle game that combines classic Sokoban mechanics with modern biological cellular behavior.
3D animation
Strings of Freedom
September 2023 - April 2025
Personal graduation project
This 3D animation tells the story of a toy who gains self-awareness and escapes from her puppeteer in a dark fantasy world.
UX&VR entertament Design
Dental VR Service
October 2023- January 2024
Individual Work
This VR experience is designed for individuals with dental anxiety, providing a means to distract them during dental procedures.
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Prototype
Tourfight
August 2023
Solo game project
Embark on a strategic journey in Tourfight, an auto-battler that combines the thrill of classic board games with a dynamic travel theme.
Prototype
UE5 Level Design
August 2022
Position: Individual Work
This project involves designing and creating a scene map in Unreal Engine 5. My practise and study of 3D level design and UE5.
Game analysis doc
Game Analysis Of RE
January 2021
Individual Work
An analysis document, the study examines how the game calculates the dynamic difficulty score and its impact on players' control behavior.
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Prototype
Detective
January 2020 - April 2020
Solo game project
A slow-paced detective GUI game. Player compare the information offered in the game in limited rounds.complete reasoning.
DESIGN
SKILLS
Game Design
- Mechanics and gameplay design
- Level design
- Puzzle design
- Dialogue systems, Cinematics
UX Design
- Prototyping
- Detailed documentation
- Pitching to stakeholders
- Clear and concise visual design documentation
Game Design
- Concept art
- Character Animation design
technical SKILLS
Languages
- Blueprints Visual Scripting & C++
- Unity C# (HDRP & URP)
- python
- Java
Engines
- Unreal Engine 4/5
- Unity 3D
- BlueJ
Software
- Maya
- Figma
- Microsoft Office & Google Docs
- Adobe Photoshop
- Premiere & AE
- Visual Studio
- Eclipse
- Motion builder
- Substance 3D printer
- Mari
- Nuke
- Mocopi
- Speedtree
