Jan Ning

About

General Information

Hi there, I'm Jan, a driven & passionate UX designer and game developer. Eager to learn new skills and gain experience in the industry.

With my background in game design and development, I specialize in bridging the gap between designers and programmers to make informed decisions about user experience.
Hi there, I'm Jan, a driven & passionate UX designer & game developer. Eager to learn new skills and gain experience in the industry.

With my background in game design and development, I specialize in bridging the gap between designers and programmers to make informed decisions about user experience.


Projects


Skills & Experience

Relevant Experience

Co-founder

Nov 2022 - Present



Co-founded Overwhelming Studios, a game dev studio born from the shared passion for game design and a desire to gain more experience in the industry

  • Led Game Design, Development and UX/UI Design processes, working closely with the Founder & Lead programmer to ensure seamless integration of gameplay mechanics and user experience
  • Collaborated with various artists, voice actors, and designers to source game assets, such as concept art, character models, character voicelines, etc. Showcasing strong communication skills and ability to convey technical information to non-developers
  • Conducted playtests to gather player feedback, and utilized the insights to improve game design and enhance the overall user experience
  • Designed client games, created contracts, maintained project documentation, and used Jira to manage project workflows and sprint boards
  • Created logo, branding, and formatted company website using Photoshop, CSS, and HTML that increased brand recognition and attracted potential clients, designers, and playtesters

    • Playtester (Freelance)

    Mar 2023 - Present

    Good Gamer Group, Culver City, CA

    As a tester for Good Gamer Group, I provide articulate responses, valuable feedback, and insightful answers for unreleased games and digital products

  • Conducted testing of unreleased games, leveraging personal preferences to enhance the overall user experience
  • Collaborated with other playtesters and shared insights and suggestions on how to improve game quality
  • Answered questions relating to gameplay mechanics & bugs, interface usability, player controls, and user experience


    • Work Experience

    Online Retailer

    Nov 2020 - Present

    Established and operated multiple gaming product e-commerce businesses on platforms including Ebay, Etsy, and Shopify, generating over 30,000 sales

  • Exhibited design thinking and technical proficiency in product design through creating over 500 listing images and advertisements using Adobe Photoshop
  • Demonstrated conflict resolution and customer service skills by consistently maintaining 99.4% positive feedback and 4.89/5 stars across all platforms
  • Utilized digital marketing skills to optimize online ads and increase website visibility, driving traffic and boosting online sales
  • Managed a remote team of freelancers from Upwork and Reddit to streamline operations and increase productivity
  • Researched and coordinated with suppliers for inventory and shipping supplies

    • Sales Porter

    Jun 2019 - Aug 2020

    Wondries Toyota, Alhambra, CA

  • Managed dealership lot and inventory, trained new employees, and provided customer service support for vehicle inquiries

    • Skills

    • Skilled in UX/UI design using Figma, including wireframing, prototyping, interaction design, usability testing, and conducting user research
    • Proficient at UX/UI design and implementation in Unreal Engine 5
    • Experienced in creating UI assets using Photoshop & Illustrator
    • Strong understanding of using Git, Perforce, and Azure DevOps for version control along with branching
    • Proficient in utilizing Slack for team communication and collaboration, as well as managing project workflow and planning sprints through the use of Jira, Trello, and Azure DevOps
    • Competent in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for building and styling web pages
    • General knowledge in game development languages such as C/C++, C#, JS, and Unreal Engine Blueprints + minor modeling experience in Blender