<aside> 👋 I'm a producer based in Dundee with a proven track record in founding and leading my own ****games studio. Over the past few years, I have focused on production, fostering productive, collaborative teams, and contributing to game design and development.

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Contact

📧 [email protected]

🐦 twitter.com/Markus_YS

🔗 linkedin.com/in/marcusys

👾 myoungsmith.co.uk

☎️ 07942 894533

Testimonial

Gail Halvorsen (Client) – (Aug 2024) “Marcus showed remarkably good leadership skills and worked well with us, the client. We …thoroughly enjoyed working alongside him. He managed to take grasp the complex science behind the game and integrate it into the game in a subtle and imaginative way.”

Summary

A highly versatile and friendly producer with a passion for game development. Eager to contribute my understanding of project management and expertise in game production methodologies to the team, as I am certain I can bring a positive impact. Proficient in Jira, Confluence, and industry-standard game engines, I have a knack for quickly acquiring new skills, and I am confident in my ability to adapt effectively. Seeking a role to utilise my positive outlook, commitment to fostering collaborative teams, and dedication to continuous professional development.

Experience

Producer (Masters)

SEDA (mentored by Sumo Digital), Dundee, Scotland – (April 2024 - Present)

• Producer for a 25-person studio, managing a 14-member team for a client project, I was responsible for overseeing all aspects of the project, including sprint planning/retrospectives, bug tracking, and feature implementation using appropriate agile methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Liaise extensively with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure clear communication, alignment of goals, and timely completion of milestones; providing clear feedback and maintaining high-quality standards.
• Inspire and encourage the team to achieve top performance, maintain a calm and diplomatic demeanour to create a positive work environment, and conduct post-mortem analyses to improve processes and establish best practices.

Founder / Producer

(Remote)

Curio Softworks*, Dundee, Scotland – (Dec 2019 - Oct 2022)*

• Led a multi-disciplinary team to effectively manage and produce a content pipeline of assets and code for a 3D adventure game. Utilising tools such as Jira, Notion, and Confluence as well as using and combining methodologies like Scrum and Kanban.
• Worked collaboratively with the team to establish and incorporate a game studio during the pandemic. Successfully secured assistance and networking opportunities with investors and organisations to support the studio's growth and development. Took the lead in organising and presenting pitch decks to investors.
• Conceptualised, designed and implemented game narrative, levels, and missions. Curated detailed and descriptive design and technical documents. Maintained our roadmap to ensure we hit our sprint goals and worked within the scope.

IT Technician

(Remote/Hybrid)

Kitchens Defined*, Edinburgh, Scotland – (Jul 2019 - Aug 2022)*