Jacob Janoska

Product Manager

Los Angeles, California, United States17 yrs 3 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Proven track record in delivering successful gaming projects.
Expert in mentoring junior designers and fostering their growth.
Passionate about creating inclusive and engaging gaming experiences.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Senior Game Designer with expertise in creating engaging gaming experiences.

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Skills

Core Skills

Game DesignProject Management

Other Skills

PlaytestingJiraEditingFictionGovernmentTeam ManagementFigma (Software)Agile Project ManagementMobile GamesMobile Game Developmentstrategy gamesPrototypingCross-team CollaborationCreative Problem SolvingProduct Road Mapping

About

Passionate about creating immersive and engaging gaming experiences with a proven track record of delivering successful projects. In my current role, I supervise junior designers, providing guidance and mentorship to help them grow in their careers. I'm open to unique challenges where I can continue to contribute to the industry and help shape the future of gaming.

Experience

17 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

9 yrs

Average Tenure

8 yrs 3 mos

Current Experience

Cryptozoic entertainment

3 roles

Senior Game Designer

Jan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 3 mos · Laguna Hills, California, United States

Star Wars Digital CCG
Design content, features, and systems for a diverse user base.
Create prototypes, host play-test sessions, and iterate based on player feedback.
Focus on inclusivity and free-to-play while developing robust systems and economies that can sustain gameplay and community over the long term.

PlaytestingGame Design

Game Designer

Promoted

Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 · 1 yr · Laguna Hills, California, United States

Co-lead the design and development of KATMANDU: Age of Artifacts.
Act as creative lead, overseeing world building, narrative design, and art acquisition.
Supervise and Mentor junior game designers.

PlaytestingJiraGame Design

Associate Game Designer

Jan 2014 – Jan 2018 · 4 yrs · Lake Forest, CA

Game Designer on Chronicles of Entrath, HEX's free-to-play online adventure mode.

PlaytestingGame Design

Riot games

Freelance Designer

Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 · 0 mo

Creative concepts and script writing for marketing efforts around several of Riot's major international e-sports events, including marquee promotional assets.

EditingFiction