Hey,

I'm Jess!

A game and narrative designer with a passion for communicating narrative through game mechanics.

Playtesting my board game, Spellbound Showdown

I was a finalist for the MIGA Narrative Award for my game, Recalculating.

I like to work on narrative focused digital games in Unity.

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RECALCULATING

GAME DESIGN, SOUND DESIGN, NARRATIVE DESIGN

GAME DESIGN, NARRATIVE DESIGN

 

In 2019 and 2020, I wrote Platinum-Winning GDC Narrative Reviews.

 

I love showcasing my work and taking part in design challenges.

COMMUNITY GARDEN

USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN, SLIDES PRESENTATION

DESIGN PITCH AND DOCUMENTATION EXERCISE

JUNGLE

BUNGLER

TABLETOP PARTY GAME

GAME DESIGN

CREEPY CREPERIE

ALT-CTRL GAME

GAME DESIGN, PROJECT MANAGEMENT

 

Sometimes I participate in game jams too.

GAME DESIGN, LEVEL DESIGN

RATICAL RHYDER

GAME DESIGN, ANIMATION, WRITING

Here I am giving a talk at Bonus Stage. (Timestamp 3:35)

If we haven't met yet, here's a little more about me.

jesszhanggames.com Toronto Ontario Freelance Game Designer Narrative Designer

©2019 by Jessica S. Zhang