Gustav Seymore
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Sean Flannigan
As a Studio Manager, Gustav cares deeply about the team. He's also an accomplished game designer with a strong understanding of all the departments, which, along with his close industry contacts across the world, gives him a powerful advantage at studio management. Gustav believes strongly in letting his team grow and evolve. As an example of this, although my background in professional game development was in code, Gustav not only gave me many opportunities to take on more Design responsibilities, he helped and guided me to become better at the role.
Nathan Smith
I have been extremely impressed with Gustav’s ability to lead our team and to efficiently make difficult design decisions so easily. Gustav is a natural leader who creates a fun and friendly atmosphere around him. His knowledge and passion for game design is instantly apparent. He is highly professional and someone you can count on to think things through and make the right call. It’s been a pleasure working with Gustav.
Sean Flannigan
As a Studio Manager, Gustav cares deeply about the team. He's also an accomplished game designer with a strong understanding of all the departments, which, along with his close industry contacts across the world, gives him a powerful advantage at studio management. Gustav believes strongly in letting his team grow and evolve. As an example of this, although my background in professional game development was in code, Gustav not only gave me many opportunities to take on more Design responsibilities, he helped and guided me to become better at the role.
Nathan Smith
I have been extremely impressed with Gustav’s ability to lead our team and to efficiently make difficult design decisions so easily. Gustav is a natural leader who creates a fun and friendly atmosphere around him. His knowledge and passion for game design is instantly apparent. He is highly professional and someone you can count on to think things through and make the right call. It’s been a pleasure working with Gustav.
Sean Flannigan
As a Studio Manager, Gustav cares deeply about the team. He's also an accomplished game designer with a strong understanding of all the departments, which, along with his close industry contacts across the world, gives him a powerful advantage at studio management. Gustav believes strongly in letting his team grow and evolve. As an example of this, although my background in professional game development was in code, Gustav not only gave me many opportunities to take on more Design responsibilities, he helped and guided me to become better at the role.
Nathan Smith
I have been extremely impressed with Gustav’s ability to lead our team and to efficiently make difficult design decisions so easily. Gustav is a natural leader who creates a fun and friendly atmosphere around him. His knowledge and passion for game design is instantly apparent. He is highly professional and someone you can count on to think things through and make the right call. It’s been a pleasure working with Gustav.
Sean Flannigan
As a Studio Manager, Gustav cares deeply about the team. He's also an accomplished game designer with a strong understanding of all the departments, which, along with his close industry contacts across the world, gives him a powerful advantage at studio management. Gustav believes strongly in letting his team grow and evolve. As an example of this, although my background in professional game development was in code, Gustav not only gave me many opportunities to take on more Design responsibilities, he helped and guided me to become better at the role.
Nathan Smith
I have been extremely impressed with Gustav’s ability to lead our team and to efficiently make difficult design decisions so easily. Gustav is a natural leader who creates a fun and friendly atmosphere around him. His knowledge and passion for game design is instantly apparent. He is highly professional and someone you can count on to think things through and make the right call. It’s been a pleasure working with Gustav.
Experience
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Outerdawn
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New Zealand
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Studio Manager, Creative Director
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Feb 2018 - Present
Overseeing all aspects of game development, from concept to launch. Building and leading multidisciplinary teams of designers, artists, programmers, and writers, fostering collaboration and driving project excellence. Define and communicate the creative vision for each project, ensuring alignment with overall studio goals and market trends. Spearhead project planning, resource allocation, and timeline management to meet milestones and delivery targets. Direct game design processes, including mechanics, gameplay features, narrative elements, and user experience, to create compelling player interactions. Drive innovation by introducing fresh ideas, mechanics, and concepts, enhancing the studio's portfolio and market competitiveness. Collaborate closely with publishing partners and outsource teams, negotiating agreements and fostering productive relationships. Balance creative aspirations with budgetary constraints, optimizing resource allocation and production efficiency. Cultivate a positive team culture, emphasizing open communication, professional development, and a shared commitment to excellence. Represent Outerdawn in industry events, conferences, and speaking engagements, contributing to thought leadership and networking opportunities. Uphold the studio's reputation for delivering high-quality, engaging games that resonate with players and push the boundaries of interactive experiences. Show less
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Lost Goblin
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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Founder, Creative Director
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Sep 2014 - Oct 2019
Founded an independent studio in New Zealand to make our own games. Always an entrepreneur I seized the opportunity to form a studio with a lead programmer I worked with at Gameloft. We first developed a small mobile game as a studio founding exercise and then went on to develop Goblins of Elderstone for PC in Unreal Engine 4. The project has significantly advanced all my skills required for an indie game and studio; from management to marketing and art to level design. Every day is a wonderful new challenge. Show less
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Media Design School
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New Zealand
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lecturer
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Jul 2017 - Jan 2018
Teaching Game Design and Production in the Bachelors of Software Engineering faculty. Teaching Game Design and Production in the Bachelors of Software Engineering faculty.
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Climax
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France
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Game Designer and Producer
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Jul 2016 - Jul 2017
Responsible for game design and production at the Auckland studio. Currently working on AR and VR titles with licencors. Shipped titles: Towers for Tango. An AR game for the Tango device Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ClimaxStudios.TowersForTango Responsible for game design and production at the Auckland studio. Currently working on AR and VR titles with licencors. Shipped titles: Towers for Tango. An AR game for the Tango device Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ClimaxStudios.TowersForTango
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Outsmart Games
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New Zealand
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Production and Design
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Jan 2015 - Jul 2016
Head of Production and Design for all projects. Produced and designed Blood Gate: Age of Alchemy from mid development to launch in August 2015. Currently doing the product management of the updates and live content for the game. Shipped: BloodGate http://store.steampowered.com/app/464470/ PC game for Steam Blood Gate: Age of Alchemy http://blood-gate.com/ iOS and Android "Best New Games" Apple and Google Play Featured in 110 countries Head of Production and Design for all projects. Produced and designed Blood Gate: Age of Alchemy from mid development to launch in August 2015. Currently doing the product management of the updates and live content for the game. Shipped: BloodGate http://store.steampowered.com/app/464470/ PC game for Steam Blood Gate: Age of Alchemy http://blood-gate.com/ iOS and Android "Best New Games" Apple and Google Play Featured in 110 countries
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Gameloft
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France
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Computer Games
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700 & Above Employee
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Principle Game Producer
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Jul 2011 - Dec 2014
As Principle Producer I oversee, in part, all schedules and planning for the studio as well as produce and manage the lead project for the studio I shipped the following games; Lead projects: Ice Age Adventures My Little Pony Littlest Pet Shop Principle Producer: Wonder Zoo Pastry Paradise As Principle Producer I oversee, in part, all schedules and planning for the studio as well as produce and manage the lead project for the studio I shipped the following games; Lead projects: Ice Age Adventures My Little Pony Littlest Pet Shop Principle Producer: Wonder Zoo Pastry Paradise
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GreyCube Development Solutions
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Architecture and Planning
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Director
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Oct 2007 - Jun 2014
Project Manager Town Planner Project Manager Town Planner
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Creative Director/ Lead Game Designer
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Jul 2007 - Jun 2011
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Education
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2002 - 2005
University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
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German School Pretoria
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University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
Bachelor's degree
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