Stephen Scoglio
Lead Game Designer at Wicked Witch Software- Claim this Profile
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Sean Gabriel
I rarely come across real talents who stand out like Stephen. I had the pleasure of working with Stephen at PlaySide, collaborating on and supporting each other across several projects. Stephen’s ability to be multidisciplinary both in design and management was often times a much needed stability throughout stormy seas, quickly finding the root of any issue and putting it into tangible and clear design terminology. No matter how tense a design discussion, Stephen made sure everyone left with a smile, and a little bit wiser to boot. As a team member or a leader, Stephen earns my highest recommendation, and I look forward to watching him thrive on new projects.
Matthew Flach
Stephen has a fantastic attitude towards design and is always looking for ways to improve a project. He is an individual who is willing to think outside of the box creatively, then find ways to apply that to the project he is working on. Most importantly, he always puts his best foot forward and listens to feedback from those around him on how he can grow as a designer.
Sean Gabriel
I rarely come across real talents who stand out like Stephen. I had the pleasure of working with Stephen at PlaySide, collaborating on and supporting each other across several projects. Stephen’s ability to be multidisciplinary both in design and management was often times a much needed stability throughout stormy seas, quickly finding the root of any issue and putting it into tangible and clear design terminology. No matter how tense a design discussion, Stephen made sure everyone left with a smile, and a little bit wiser to boot. As a team member or a leader, Stephen earns my highest recommendation, and I look forward to watching him thrive on new projects.
Matthew Flach
Stephen has a fantastic attitude towards design and is always looking for ways to improve a project. He is an individual who is willing to think outside of the box creatively, then find ways to apply that to the project he is working on. Most importantly, he always puts his best foot forward and listens to feedback from those around him on how he can grow as a designer.
Sean Gabriel
I rarely come across real talents who stand out like Stephen. I had the pleasure of working with Stephen at PlaySide, collaborating on and supporting each other across several projects. Stephen’s ability to be multidisciplinary both in design and management was often times a much needed stability throughout stormy seas, quickly finding the root of any issue and putting it into tangible and clear design terminology. No matter how tense a design discussion, Stephen made sure everyone left with a smile, and a little bit wiser to boot. As a team member or a leader, Stephen earns my highest recommendation, and I look forward to watching him thrive on new projects.
Matthew Flach
Stephen has a fantastic attitude towards design and is always looking for ways to improve a project. He is an individual who is willing to think outside of the box creatively, then find ways to apply that to the project he is working on. Most importantly, he always puts his best foot forward and listens to feedback from those around him on how he can grow as a designer.
Sean Gabriel
I rarely come across real talents who stand out like Stephen. I had the pleasure of working with Stephen at PlaySide, collaborating on and supporting each other across several projects. Stephen’s ability to be multidisciplinary both in design and management was often times a much needed stability throughout stormy seas, quickly finding the root of any issue and putting it into tangible and clear design terminology. No matter how tense a design discussion, Stephen made sure everyone left with a smile, and a little bit wiser to boot. As a team member or a leader, Stephen earns my highest recommendation, and I look forward to watching him thrive on new projects.
Matthew Flach
Stephen has a fantastic attitude towards design and is always looking for ways to improve a project. He is an individual who is willing to think outside of the box creatively, then find ways to apply that to the project he is working on. Most importantly, he always puts his best foot forward and listens to feedback from those around him on how he can grow as a designer.
Credentials
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Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Swinburne University of TechnologyDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate III in Telecommunications
FoxtelSep, 2001- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Wicked Workshop
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Australia
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Game Designer
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Jul 2022 - Present
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SAE Institute
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Netherlands
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Lecturer - Game Design
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Apr 2022 - Jun 2022
Associate Industry Lecturer in Game Design. Associate Industry Lecturer in Game Design.
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Online Education Services (OES)
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Australia
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E-Learning Providers
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300 - 400 Employee
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Learning Designer
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Nov 2021 - Jun 2022
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Swinburne University of Technology
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Sessional Tutor - Game Design & Development
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Mar 2021 - Jun 2022
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TAFE NSW
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Lead Editor/Copywriter
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Apr 2021 - Jan 2022
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PlaySide Studios
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Australia
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Computer Games
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200 - 300 Employee
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Game Designer (Mid)
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Apr 2018 - Apr 2021
• F2P Mobile Games • Acquisition, Engagement, Retention • Monetisation • Gameplay Balancing • Game Economy • Levelling Systems • Level Design • QA Testing • UX Design • Design & Pitch Documentation • F2P Mobile Games • Acquisition, Engagement, Retention • Monetisation • Gameplay Balancing • Game Economy • Levelling Systems • Level Design • QA Testing • UX Design • Design & Pitch Documentation
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Game Designer
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Jan 2017 - May 2018
Winner of Best Student Game at the 2017 Game Awards. • Narrative/Concept/Mechanic Design • Balancing • Level design and building in Unity • Playtesting and QA • UI and documentation Winner of Best Student Game at the 2017 Game Awards. • Narrative/Concept/Mechanic Design • Balancing • Level design and building in Unity • Playtesting and QA • UI and documentation
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Creativa
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Australia
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Scriptwriter
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May 2016 - Dec 2016
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Swinburne Online
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Australia
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Learning Designer
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Mar 2016 - Nov 2016
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Swinburne Online
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Australia
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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VET eLearning coursework writer
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Jun 2015 - Sep 2015
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Bakewood
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Australia
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Copywriter
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Mar 2014 - Sep 2015
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La Trobe University
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Marketing Officer (Web and Communications) Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
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Mar 2011 - Mar 2014
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Acting Marketing Manager (Communications)
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Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
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Director/Producer
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Apr 2012 - Aug 2012
Competition finalist, beating out over 700 films from 69 countries in the FOCUS FORWARD – Short Films, Big Ideas filmmaker competition. • Independently produced documentary for competition screening • Directed and oversaw editing process. • Oversaw production schedule and casting. • Employed motion graphic artists and production team to create the film. • Managed production team and schedules for shoot, including location and talent. http://www.focusforwardfilms.com/ http://www.focusforwardfilms.com/contest/19/diamonds-on-the-inside-stephen-scoglio-jasmine-funnell
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Copywriter
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Jul 2011 - Sep 2011
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Melbourne International Film Festival
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Australia
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Musicians
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Editor/Senior Writer
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Feb 2006 - Jul 2011
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Wordplay Copywriting
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Australia
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Copywriter
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Aug 2010 - Mar 2011
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Program Editor
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Jul 2010 - Sep 2010
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Senior Writer
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Jul 2010 - Sep 2010
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Melbourne Writers Festival
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Australia
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Online Publications Assistant
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Jul 2010 - Sep 2010
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Press Release Writer
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Sep 2008 - Sep 2010
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VEA Group
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Australia
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Scriptwriter/Lead Script Editor
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Feb 2007 - Jun 2010
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Scriptwriter/Producer
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Jan 2009 - Dec 2009
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Scriptwriter
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Jul 2009 - Sep 2009
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Street Press Australia
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Australia
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Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Arts Writer - Inpress Magazine
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Jan 2006 - Aug 2009
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Writer/Assistant Editor/Editor
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Jan 2007 - Feb 2009
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Foxtel Group
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Australia
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Service Consultant
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Aug 2001 - Jul 2008
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Education
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2014 - 2017
Swinburne University of Technology
Bachelor of Arts (Games and Interactivity), Games Development -
2012 - 2012
Centre for Adult Education (CAE)
Introduction to Professional Editing - Final Cut Pro, Short course -
2011 - 2011
Squiz Matrix
Squiz Matrix CMS Administrator, Short courses -
2002 - 2004
La Trobe University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies -
1994 - 1999
MacKillop Catholic Regional College
VCE
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