ALANCOPELAND
DIRECTOR | MANAGER | UX/UI | VFX
ALANCOPELAND
DIRECTOR | MANAGER | UX/UI | VFX
ALANCOPELAND
DIRECTOR | MANAGER | UX/UI | VFX
Hi, I'm Alan Copeland. With over twenty years of experience in leading design, creative, and UX initiatives, I specialize in crafting immersive player experiences for video games and multimedia. I've contributed to major AAA franchises such as Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Destiny 2, The Sims 3, Skylanders, Star Wars, and Crash Bandicoot. Known for my unique designs, intuitive interfaces, and innovative VFX, I am dedicated to creating cutting-edge, accessible gaming experiences. As a creative problem solver, I am passionate about innovative, accessible player experiences, strategic messaging, and creating exceptional games.
SKILLSEXPERTISE
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20+ years of experience creating immersive gaming experiences on a long list of AAA titles
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Ability to build a department, work closely with each member of that team, and help them realize their full potential
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Extensive experience managing, directing, and mentorship a diverse team of Artists, Engineers, and Design professionals
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Able to identify player trends, use data to define their behaviors, and build customer personas to make informed decisions
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Proactive and imaginative problem solver with an intellectual interest in current and emerging technologies
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A fierce advocate for players as well as making data-driven decisions based on meaningful UX Research
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A practiced eye for best in class, effective design, and a passion for creating elegantly simple user experiences from otherwise complex workflows
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Skilled at establishing holistic creative solutions across diverse releases, platforms, and devices
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Able to deliver and communicate a UX vision, along with an evolving plan for iterative updates, that actualize the larger vision over time
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Expert user in cutting-edge design, wireframing, and rapid prototyping tools, including Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, After Effects, Microsoft Office, Miro, and more
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Ability to iterate on and modify existing designs, as well as create and execute designs from scratch
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Experience working with Agile/Scrum methodology
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A skilled collaborator who works across disciplines to efficiently implement user experiences that are approachable, inclusive, and easily accessible to all players