Will Ward

Background

About Will Ward

I am a flexible Senior Designer with 5+ years of experience crafting dynamic gameplay environments and writing compelling dialogue. I bring an unwavering drive and passion to Level Design, which for over 20 years has developed from a hobby into a career, pushing skills learnt from community tools into a core skillset. Thanks to 75+ community levels designed for both Company of Heroes and its sequel, I was hired by Relic Entertainment to lead their Multiplayer map efforts and craft my most diverse and challenging encounters to date, across 40 Multiplayer maps. I am a committed team-player and work well alongside other disciplines, collaborating with Artists and adapting to the requirements of Gameplay designers. I strive for a broad skillset, taking on writing challenges whenever possible; I am responsible for the writing for over 60 unique playable characters, each with diverse and grounded motivations and backgrounds. Specialties: Leading level design Balanced multiplayer map design Creating balance within natural asymmetry Environmental storytelling Shipped and contracted for titles as a level designer and writer Extensive experience within Real-time strategy Involvement in Community initiatives, including designing and hosting tutorial video series, and guest presenting podcasts Collaboration with Brand initiatives, such as orchestrating and recording b-roll footage and public representation at conventions and in video dev diaries Public speaking in various long-term teaching roles