Bright Akyempon

Co-Founder

Los Angeles, California, United States15 yrs 11 mos experience

Key Highlights

Over 10 years of experience in game design.
Expertise in combat design and immersive level layouts.
Founder of a company focused on VR and holographic technology.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Game Development expert specializing in Level and Combat Design.

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Skills

Core Skills

Level DesignScriptingCombat DesignVirtual Reality

Other Skills

DocumentationLayoutBlockoutCombat Camera DesignUnreal 4UnityUnreal Engine 4Oculus RiftHTC ViveGear VRUDKUnreal Engine 3Cry EngineMaya3ds Max

About

Leading the forefront of interactive entertainment as Netflix's Level Designer Scripter, my expertise in combat design has been honed over years of crafting immersive encounters and intricate level layouts. At Scopely, my skill in combat camera design added a dynamic edge to player experiences, reflecting a steadfast commitment to innovation in game mechanics and storytelling. As the Creative Director and Founder of 228 Interactive, my entrepreneurial spirit has been the driving force behind our inventive approach to virtual reality and holographic technology. The organization thrives under a philosophy that merges creative vision with cutting-edge tools like Unreal Engine and Unity engine, ensuring that every project not only meets but exceeds industry standards.

Experience

15 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 10 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

I.v.e. game studios

Creative Director

Feb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos · United States · Remote

Establishing the creative vision and pillars for new titles.
Collaborating with leads across art, design, narrative, and production to ensure unity of style and purpose.
Championing player experience and quality across gameplay, storytelling, and aesthetic execution.
Guiding concept development, prototyping efforts, and creative iteration.
Reviewing and critiquing content to maintain consistency with the established vision.
Communicating creative goals to internal teams, executives, and external partners.
Staying aware of industry trends to inspire innovation and maintain competitive edge.

Netflix

Senior Level Designer Scripter

Jan 2023 – Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo · United States

Documentation, Scripting, Layout, Blockout in engine.

DocumentationScriptingLayoutBlockoutLevel Design

Scopely

Senior Combat Designer

Nov 2022 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo · Culver City, California, United States · Remote

Combat Design, Level Design, Combat Camera Design

Combat DesignLevel DesignCombat Camera Design

Squanch games

Senior Level Designer

Jan 2021 – May 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos · Remote

Senior Level Designer, Encounter Designer

Skydance

Senior Designer

Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 · 2 yrs

Unreal 4

Unreal 4Level Design

228 interactive

Creative Director Founder

Aug 2017 – Jan 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos

www.228interactive.com

Game mechanic studios

2 roles

Senior Level Designer

May 2016 – Jul 2016 · 2 mos

Unreal 4UnityLevel Design

Senior Combat Designer

Jan 2016 – Dec 2018 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Unreal 4 Level Designer, Unity Scripter

Unreal 4UnityLevel Design

3blackdot

Lead Level Designer, Virtual Reality Level Designer Dead Realm, Zombie Killer Squad

Dec 2015 – Dec 2019 · 4 yrs

Unreal 4 Unity Dead Realm, Zombie Killer Squad

Unreal 4UnityLevel DesignVirtual Reality

The third floor, inc.

Virtual Reality Level Designer The Martian VR

Sep 2014 – Dec 2016 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Unreal Engine 4, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Gear VR

Unreal Engine 4Oculus RiftHTC ViveGear VRVirtual Reality

Spark unlimited

Combat Designer

Jan 2013 – Jan 2016 · 3 yrs

Spark Unlimited Mobile Game
Level Designer
2013 Present
Created Level Design Block outs and Layouts in Unity
Balanced gameplay across all levels
Prioritized Enemy spawn patterns and spawn timing
Set up Gameplay hazards and traps
Ninja Gaiden Yaiba
Set up combat arenas and enemy spawn points using Unreal Editor Kismet
Worked on Enemy pathing and navigation throughout combat space
Visual scripted and set up cameras in Levels
Worked on game play puzzles and level gating mechanics
Work with Lead Designer and Systems Designer on maintaining Levels stability
Placed and set up cinematic events in levels
Worked with Lead Animators on setting up in-game cinematic’s

Coop play

Designer

Jul 2012 – Oct 2012 · 3 mos

Prototyping Levels For kids games using the Unreal Editor.
Created Gameplay Mechanics and in game cinematic’s using Kismet visual scripting.
Scripted Scaleform UI for Menus.
Worked Closely with Creative Director on visual design.