Jack Hoffman

Background

About Jack Hoffman

I’m an avid gamer, esports enthusiast, software developer and recent college graduate. I graduated in 2022 from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) with a major in Game Design & Development and a minor in Music Performance. As a video game developer with a strong passion for music, I am eager to find a position where I can combine these two interests. At RIT I was part of multiple teams where I worked with artists, programmers, musicians, and designers to develop a wide variety of games, from board games to videogames, within multiple genres. I am proficient in tools such as Unreal, Git and Unity and specialize in level design and development. Portfolio: In addition to my technical skills, I am also an accomplished musician with 17 years of experience in music performance. I play both the trumpet and guitar and I was involved in multiple bands and orchestras during my 4 years at RIT. I have a strong understanding of music theory, and am proficient in Ableton Live. I have used my music skills to create soundtracks for my own games and currently perform live in various venues. Over the past 2 years, I’ve both published a Table-top RPG game and had a video game project concept picked up by RIT's MAGIC studios for development My goal is to develop software, apps or games that create unique, enjoyable experiences for all who use them. Additionally, at RIT I was involved in esports team for 4 years, including a coach and captain. Outside of school, I’ve also worked for multiple esports leagues including E Sport Association, Collegiate Esports Association and ESChamp. I believe that Games have the power to connect communities at a massive scale. Games cross the boundaries of gender, age, and nationality. I am looking for a way to contribute to and link these communities together and to deliver great customer experiences to players, viewers, streamers, and game publishers. Some of my favorite games include: Phasmophobia, Tom Clancy's The Division 2, Final Fantasy XIV, APEX Legends, Terrarria, League of Legends, Tom Clancy's Rainbow 6: Siege, Call of Duty, Monster Hunter World, Smite, StarCraft, Super Smash Bros, Counter-Strike, Overwatch, and For the King