NIGEL COUTINHO

TEAM PROJECTS

Level Designer | Audio Designer | Potion Motion  (2D, Puzzle)

Level Designer | Cinematic Scripter | Re:Bound  (3D, Action Adventure)

• Shaped three levels using mod-kits and integrated them into the central hub world

• Collaborated with other designers to create multiple puzzles and game-play features

• Animated objects & cameras using Matinee/Level Sequence for engagement & immersion

• Worked with the lead artist to perform aesthetic passes on all levels & maintain the art style

Unreal Engine 4 | 17 Developers | 6 Months | PC, PS4

Multiplayer Level Designer | Auxilium  (3D, FPS, Multiplayer CTF)

Unreal Engine 4 | 50 Developers | 6 Months | PC

• Responsible for designing and developing the Cargo Hangar core level layout

• Assisted other level designers to improve and balance the fun game-play experience

• Produced materials and constructed blueprints to control conveyance of dynamic level events

• Modeled proxy 3D assets for hero pieces and level specefic props with detailed measurements

Unity 5 | 4 Developers | 2 Months | Android

• Paper designed three levels and further developed them digitally using Photoshop

• Edited audio & sound FX using Audacity and integrated them into the project

• Designed and communicated the in-game menu system with the artists and programmer

• Assisted the game designer with puzzle design and flow for all the levels
   

INDIVIDUAL WORK

Master's Thesis | Dead Valley (3D, FPS, Open World Survival Horror, Action Adventure)

Dying Light Developer Tools | 7 Months | PC

• Developed a small open world map with interior and exterior spaces

• Populated the world with props and effects to simulate a natural immersive & engaging world

• Set up good sight-lines and landmarks to direct players to their objective without HUD elements

• Scripted a cut scene to show the player their objective

• Structured a multi quest stage to give the player a sense of accomplishment and progression

The Last Spirit Prison (3D, Open World RPG, Action Adventure)

Skyrim Creation Kit | 2 Months | PC

• Assembled a level using mod-kits and props, further integrating it into the Skyrim world

• Worked on polishing the aesthetics and game-play of the interior dungeon and exterior island

• Designed the quests with custom weapons as rewards for level progression

• Scripted a two phase mini-boss fight to spawn an additional enemy on the second phase

• Scripted AI spawn sequences with added visual juice effects and game-play puzzle elements

Hyperion Battleship (3D, FPS, Multiplayer CTF)

Unreal Tournament 4 | 2 Months | PC

• Drafted a 5v5 player map on paper and further developed it digitally

• Outlined and maintained a design document throughout the projects development phase

• Modeled and textured 75% of the required assets including Mod-kits and props

• Scripted an elevator system at the center of the map to enhance game-play engagement

• Worked on lighting, material editing, and animations for level dynamics, aesthetics and juice

EDUCATION

The Guildhall at SMU | Texas - USA (2016 - 2018)

• Master's in Interactive Technology for Level Design

• Minor: Art & Scripting

• Thesis: Directing Players Across a Small Open World Using Good Sight-lines and Landmarks

ICAT Design and Media College | Bangalore - INDIA (2011 - 2014)

• Bachelors of Arts (Hons) in Digital Media for Game Design

• Minor: 3D Art Creation