Josh Druckman
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French Limited working proficiency
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Shane Keyu Song
I met Josh through my previous boss, who highly recommended him as a good industry tutor to follow for his rich industry experience and kind personality. I was worried that I was too new to the industry, and might be rejected to join the team, but Josh accepted and encouraged me. The following year, he gave me extremely helpful training, and constant tips about game design. Josh is a great boss who made my experience at Dark Matter Inc. very fun. Besides his expertise in game design and profession in management, what I appreciate the most is that, as the leader, he offered the team a relaxing but intensively creative atmosphere to encourage constant, meaningful, and efficient discussions about design issues. His fast thinking often led to interesting solutions, from which I learned a lot. As an immigrant, I enjoyed Dark Matter so much because of the culture diversity. Thanks to Josh and CTO Rich Hilmer, who pulled a team with members from all of the world, and with perfect gender balance, which is rare but important in game industry. Everyone in the company is awesome and hard working. Josh did a great job of findingthe right people to form a harmonious working environment.
Nathan Gaul
While working with Josh at Dark Matter I was constantly impressed by his vision and ability to constantly produce creative solutions to any problems that we came up against. No matter what task the team was working on Josh was an invaluable source of ideas, direction, and creativity. Josh was able to see many problems ahead of time and make adjustments to deal with the challenges as we met them. I would be thrilled to work on any project that had him at the helm.
Shane Keyu Song
I met Josh through my previous boss, who highly recommended him as a good industry tutor to follow for his rich industry experience and kind personality. I was worried that I was too new to the industry, and might be rejected to join the team, but Josh accepted and encouraged me. The following year, he gave me extremely helpful training, and constant tips about game design. Josh is a great boss who made my experience at Dark Matter Inc. very fun. Besides his expertise in game design and profession in management, what I appreciate the most is that, as the leader, he offered the team a relaxing but intensively creative atmosphere to encourage constant, meaningful, and efficient discussions about design issues. His fast thinking often led to interesting solutions, from which I learned a lot. As an immigrant, I enjoyed Dark Matter so much because of the culture diversity. Thanks to Josh and CTO Rich Hilmer, who pulled a team with members from all of the world, and with perfect gender balance, which is rare but important in game industry. Everyone in the company is awesome and hard working. Josh did a great job of findingthe right people to form a harmonious working environment.
Nathan Gaul
While working with Josh at Dark Matter I was constantly impressed by his vision and ability to constantly produce creative solutions to any problems that we came up against. No matter what task the team was working on Josh was an invaluable source of ideas, direction, and creativity. Josh was able to see many problems ahead of time and make adjustments to deal with the challenges as we met them. I would be thrilled to work on any project that had him at the helm.
Shane Keyu Song
I met Josh through my previous boss, who highly recommended him as a good industry tutor to follow for his rich industry experience and kind personality. I was worried that I was too new to the industry, and might be rejected to join the team, but Josh accepted and encouraged me. The following year, he gave me extremely helpful training, and constant tips about game design. Josh is a great boss who made my experience at Dark Matter Inc. very fun. Besides his expertise in game design and profession in management, what I appreciate the most is that, as the leader, he offered the team a relaxing but intensively creative atmosphere to encourage constant, meaningful, and efficient discussions about design issues. His fast thinking often led to interesting solutions, from which I learned a lot. As an immigrant, I enjoyed Dark Matter so much because of the culture diversity. Thanks to Josh and CTO Rich Hilmer, who pulled a team with members from all of the world, and with perfect gender balance, which is rare but important in game industry. Everyone in the company is awesome and hard working. Josh did a great job of findingthe right people to form a harmonious working environment.
Nathan Gaul
While working with Josh at Dark Matter I was constantly impressed by his vision and ability to constantly produce creative solutions to any problems that we came up against. No matter what task the team was working on Josh was an invaluable source of ideas, direction, and creativity. Josh was able to see many problems ahead of time and make adjustments to deal with the challenges as we met them. I would be thrilled to work on any project that had him at the helm.
Shane Keyu Song
I met Josh through my previous boss, who highly recommended him as a good industry tutor to follow for his rich industry experience and kind personality. I was worried that I was too new to the industry, and might be rejected to join the team, but Josh accepted and encouraged me. The following year, he gave me extremely helpful training, and constant tips about game design. Josh is a great boss who made my experience at Dark Matter Inc. very fun. Besides his expertise in game design and profession in management, what I appreciate the most is that, as the leader, he offered the team a relaxing but intensively creative atmosphere to encourage constant, meaningful, and efficient discussions about design issues. His fast thinking often led to interesting solutions, from which I learned a lot. As an immigrant, I enjoyed Dark Matter so much because of the culture diversity. Thanks to Josh and CTO Rich Hilmer, who pulled a team with members from all of the world, and with perfect gender balance, which is rare but important in game industry. Everyone in the company is awesome and hard working. Josh did a great job of findingthe right people to form a harmonious working environment.
Nathan Gaul
While working with Josh at Dark Matter I was constantly impressed by his vision and ability to constantly produce creative solutions to any problems that we came up against. No matter what task the team was working on Josh was an invaluable source of ideas, direction, and creativity. Josh was able to see many problems ahead of time and make adjustments to deal with the challenges as we met them. I would be thrilled to work on any project that had him at the helm.
Experience
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Finish Line Games Inc.
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Producer
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Jan 2022 - Present
Finish Line Games is an independent video game studio. This was a 1 year full-time contract to: - Hire and train the development team - Set up production processes, milestones and scheduling - Assist Game Director with concept development and game design - Work with the CEO on company vision, strategy and future game pitches Finish Line Games is an independent video game studio. This was a 1 year full-time contract to: - Hire and train the development team - Set up production processes, milestones and scheduling - Assist Game Director with concept development and game design - Work with the CEO on company vision, strategy and future game pitches
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Northlogic Inc
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Canada
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Computer Games
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Consultant
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2000 - Present
Northlogic is my personal consulting company that specializes in concept development, analysis and strategy for the games industry, startups and technology innovations. - Analyst (2006, 2008, 2010, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019) and Jury member (2016, 2021) of hundreds of game pitches to decide funding for the Interactive Digital Media Fund managed by Interactive Ontario and Ontario Creates - Provided concept development, game design, UIX and mentoring for multiple projects and startups - Client list includes: The Ontario Media Development Corporation, Ontario Creates, The Ontario Lottery Gaming Corporation, Bell Canada, Blanketware, Mail Boxes Etc, Telefilm Canada, Sheridan College, Silverback Productions, Xgen Studios, 33 Magnetic, Casually Hardcore Games, Cerebral Vortex Games, Hermitworks Entertainment, Humina Humina Animation, Splash Mobile, Jet Black Games, Pitch Mobile Games, Wicked Studios & Karma Gaming
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Seneca College
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Professor
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2008 - Present
The Game Art and Animation (GAA) program is an intensive 8-month postgraduate certificate to develop professional 3D artists ready for the gaming industry. - Developed curriculum and taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses in game design, game art and game production - Chair of the GAA Program Review Committee The Game Art and Animation (GAA) program is an intensive 8-month postgraduate certificate to develop professional 3D artists ready for the gaming industry. - Developed curriculum and taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses in game design, game art and game production - Chair of the GAA Program Review Committee
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Dark Matter Entertainment
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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Founder & Creative Director
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Oct 2006 - 2016
Dark Matter Entertainment is an independent game development studio. - Managed all aspects of studio operations - Successfully acquired project funding - Led the design and production of World of Trinketz (PC MMO) - Led the design of of Vertical Ascent (XBLA) which won the 1st round of Telefilm’s Great Canadian Game Competition Dark Matter Entertainment is an independent game development studio. - Managed all aspects of studio operations - Successfully acquired project funding - Led the design and production of World of Trinketz (PC MMO) - Led the design of of Vertical Ascent (XBLA) which won the 1st round of Telefilm’s Great Canadian Game Competition
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Digital Extremes
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Computer Games
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300 - 400 Employee
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VP Development
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Dec 2005 - Sep 2006
Digital Extremes Ltd. proudly ranks as one of the world's top development studios in the interactive entertainment industry. - Oversaw production of Dark Sector (PS3, Xbox 360, PC) - Managed development team and publisher relationship - Assisted with team growth, new concept development and publisher pitches. Digital Extremes Ltd. proudly ranks as one of the world's top development studios in the interactive entertainment industry. - Oversaw production of Dark Sector (PS3, Xbox 360, PC) - Managed development team and publisher relationship - Assisted with team growth, new concept development and publisher pitches.
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Founder & Creative Director
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Apr 2003 - Dec 2005
Brainbox Games is an independent game studio and a wholly owned subsidiary of Digital Extremes. - Managed all aspects of studio operations and publisher relations - Successfully negotiated multiple publishing deals - Led the design and production of Land of the Dead: Road to Fiddler's Green (Xbox, PC), Marine Heavy Gunner (PC), Desert Thunder (PC) - Assisted with development of Pariah (Xbox, PC) and Warpath (Xbox, PC) by Digital Extremes Brainbox Games is an independent game studio and a wholly owned subsidiary of Digital Extremes. - Managed all aspects of studio operations and publisher relations - Successfully negotiated multiple publishing deals - Led the design and production of Land of the Dead: Road to Fiddler's Green (Xbox, PC), Marine Heavy Gunner (PC), Desert Thunder (PC) - Assisted with development of Pariah (Xbox, PC) and Warpath (Xbox, PC) by Digital Extremes
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Bell Canada
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Canada
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Producer, Interactive Services
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Jun 2002 - Dec 2003
BCE Inc. is Canada's largest communications company - Led the concept development of Gamesmania.com, one of the world's first online game streaming portals - Oversaw development of the website, user experience and e-commerce - Assisted with vetting technologies, business case analysis, strategy, marketing, customer service and publisher relationships - Managed internal and external development teams BCE Inc. is Canada's largest communications company - Led the concept development of Gamesmania.com, one of the world's first online game streaming portals - Oversaw development of the website, user experience and e-commerce - Assisted with vetting technologies, business case analysis, strategy, marketing, customer service and publisher relationships - Managed internal and external development teams
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Director of Game Design
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1996 - 2000
Gametronics and it’s sister company Internet Gaming Software Solutions (IGSS) develop online casino games, Video Lottery Terminals and free-to-play casual games. - Led the design of multiple of games including the company flagship product "World Casino Tour" - Managed creative team and oversaw production of dozens of games on multiple platforms - Helped the company grow from a start-up to industry leader Gametronics and it’s sister company Internet Gaming Software Solutions (IGSS) develop online casino games, Video Lottery Terminals and free-to-play casual games. - Led the design of multiple of games including the company flagship product "World Casino Tour" - Managed creative team and oversaw production of dozens of games on multiple platforms - Helped the company grow from a start-up to industry leader
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Game Artist
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1994 - 1995
Burema Publishing makes games and manuals for Yamaha electronic musical instruments. - Created concept art and in-game artwork such as character design, animations, UI and backgrounds for a 2D children's game called "Rhythm Jungle" (3DO, unpublished) Burema Publishing makes games and manuals for Yamaha electronic musical instruments. - Created concept art and in-game artwork such as character design, animations, UI and backgrounds for a 2D children's game called "Rhythm Jungle" (3DO, unpublished)
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Education
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2016 - 2016
Harvard University
Cyber Attack Meets Cyber Policy -
1994 - 1994
Ryerson University
3D Animation -
1990 - 1994
McGill University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology -
1989 - 1990
Mount Allison University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA (foundation year) -
1982 - 1989
Upper Canada College
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