Crafting Immersive Experiences
Resume | Gustavo Almuna
Explore my journey through the realms of level design, UI Design, and Game Design. Discover the creative processes that bring virtual worlds to life.
Innovative Level Design
Creating engaging and challenging environments that captivate players.
Intuitive UI Design
Designing user interfaces that enhance the gaming experience through seamless interaction.
Software Knowledge:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe Audition
- Adobe XD
- Figma
- Unity Engine
- Unreal Engine 4, 5
- Godot Engine
- Construct 2, 3
- Visual Studio
- Office
- Google Docs
SKILLS
- Transform environment art into playable levels.
- Transform UI design art and successfully implement it in a game engine.
- Ability to model 3D graphics for environments.
- Ability to create PBR textures for environments.
- Ability to create 2D assets and sprites for 2D games.
- Provide objective feedback on different processes to improve performance.
- Conduct playtesting to effectively find and fix glitches or bugs.
- Communicate efficiently with different areas of the development process (from creative to technical).
- Iterate and prototype game ideas quickly, with attention to detail.
- Knowledge of terrain modeling techniques.
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
- Creative thinking for visual concepts and ability to produce clear documentation, whether for game design or game programming purposes.
- Knowledge of developing VR experiences (Oculus) using game engines.
Management Tools:
- Trello
- Hack N Plan
- coda.io
- Miro
- Microsoft Office
- Google Office
Control Version:
- Github
- Plastic
- sourcetree
Mayor Projects where I Participated
Ideas Manifestadas (2013)
Level Designer – UI Designer – Programmer
Construct 2
This game was born at a Game Jam Workshop in 2013. Originally designed for mobile devices, and developed by a team of two, we created a runner-visual novel hybrid with puzzle mechanics.
I worked on the level design, allowing the player to stop time and create a series of platforms to complete challenges. The UI design process was meticulously crafted in an anime style, inspired by Otome games.
I also created a PC version for testing, which is still available today: Ideas Manifestadas
Alpha Defender Z-1 (2015)
Creative Director – Level Design – UI Artist – Programmer
Construct 2
This personal project was inspired by the classic puzzle game Arkanoid by Taito for old arcade machines.
I focused on enhancing the game feel, with the level design and UI crafted to support that experience. The original version featured a full arcade-style sci-fi story, but I wanted to introduce elements of fear, depicting space and another civilization oppressing humanity. This version was initially planned for mobile devices with a 2016 launch.
I also created a PC version for testing, which still exists today: Alpha Defender Z-1 App
Ratoncitos Dulces Sueños (2017)
UI Integration – Programmer
Unity Engine
A mobile advertising game app created to promote rag dolls shaped like mice, branded by Cencosud. This AR game app allowed users to dress up as a mouse family and take pictures to share on other platforms.
I worked on UI integration within the Unity Engine and programmed several features for the project.
Desafío Reebok (2018)
UI Integration
Unity Engine
A mobile advertising game created for the Reebok brand to offer significant discounts on Reebok products. This was a 2.5D AR game where the main mechanic involved using the mobile camera as a crosshair to capture products coming towards the player within a limited time.
I worked on the UI integration and functionality in Unity Engine during my time at Hexentic Games.
Cachai Trivia (2020)
Technical UI, Level Design, programming
Construct 3
A responsive mobile math trivia game designed for high school students. The game featured profile selection, skins, database connection, and other unique features intended to provide long-term engagement.
I worked on UI implementation, level design, and programming.
Youvi Mall (2022)
UI Design – Level Design – DB Implementation
Unity Engine
This was an online virtual Chinese mall created when I became fully employed at nexArtVR. It was a mobile VR cardboard game built in Unity Engine, where users could walk around the mall and purchase products from the stores.
I was responsible for creating the entire level design, environment lighting, UI design, and database implementation.
Enfermeria VR (IPLACEX 2022)
UI Design and Implementation, Optimization Programming, Addressables Integration, Level Design
Unity Engine
This is an educational nursing game for mobile devices, linked to a web platform for institutional students. It includes tests on various topics with online result tracking.
I worked on implementing new UI features such as camera views, a sound manager, and the Addressables system for Unity scenes to facilitate the addition of new content as needed. I also designed UI icons for missing features, developed level design for two new stages, optimized code, and enhanced procedural scene optimization to ensure every component functions effectively across all necessary stages.
Educational Game Prototype (INACAP 2022 Canceled)
Level Design, UI Integration, Technical Game Design, Programmer
Unity Engine
Educational mobile game for a educational purposes system focused on technical careers. This game was canceled by the client.
I worked as a Technical Game Designer, UI Integrator, Feature Programmer, Level Designer, and also created some 3D models.
Hidden Object Game (2023)
Art Director, UI Designer, Level design
UnityEngine
This is a mobile and PC escape room game for an educational project.
I was responsible for creating the visual style and direction of the game, UI art design, and all necessary visual elements, as well as the level design.
Elemental Wizards TCG (EGS 2023)
Art Director, UI Artist – Designer – Implementation, Level Design
UnityEngine
This is the first AI generative game we implemented. Most of the visual assets and other elements were created with MidJourney in September 2023. Designed as a multi-platform game, we released versions for iOS, PC, and mobile (mobile version only for testing). We completed it in three weeks of intense work before Unity’s policy change at that time.
I was responsible for the entire visual direction of the game, serving as Art Director, Designer, UI Artist, and handling level design for the Mage’s battle, card design, and all in-game panels. Some icons and creatures were sourced from the asset store. We utilized MidJourney in a way only possible with the latest updates of the AI.
Endless Treasure (2024)
Level Design, UI Artist
Construct 3
This is a personal mobile project featuring a procedural level designed for short, enjoyable play sessions while traveling. Currently, it includes only the basic game concept of a clicker game, but plans are in place to add additional features such as user profiles, skins, leaderboards, and more.
Professional Experience
Pez Rabioso (Nov 2023 – On Going)
Freelance Software Development
As a freelancer, I have worked on developing various applications for different devices such as PC, VR, and alternative gaming devices, with VR development being my primary focus. All development is done in Unity Engine.
Ether Game Studios (Sept 2023 – Nov 2023)
Art Director, UI Designer, Concept Artist
UI Designer and Art Concept Creator, using Midjourney to develop visual images and UI for the Elemental Wizards TCG game, which was published on the Epic Store and iOS. A friend and I teamed up to create an educational project that we liked so much that we decided to release it on IndieDB and Epic Games. For this purpose, we decided to create a provisional brand to represent ourselves as a team. The project was Elemental Wizards TCG, which took us 3 months to develop, from the initial creation to a functional version. While it is true that it lacks visual feedback, the game is fully functional and features a procedural level typical of this type of game, making it very entertaining and addictive until you complete all the decks.
Playme Studio (Feb 2023 – Jul 2023)
Game Developer in Unreal Engine 5
I developed design tools and editor tools using Blueprints.
Kyon XR (Ex nexArtVR Feb 2022 – Dec 2022)
Technical Game Design, UI Design, Programmer
I worked as a technical game designer, UI artist, programmer, and occasionally modeled objects in serious games for companies, across various platforms such as mobile, PC, and VR.
Prevsis Spa (Dec 2018 – Dec 2020)
Software Developer, Technical Game Designer, Level designer, UI Artist
I worked on the planning, design, and implementation of software and applications for mobile, VR, and PC. This included creating applications with database connections and serious games for companies as a Technical Game Designer, Level Designer, and UI Artist.
Hexentic Spa (Oct 2017 – Apr 2018)
Art Director, Technical Game Design, UI Design
I worked as an Art Director on the design and implementation of software and applications for mobile, AR, and PC platforms. This included serious games for companies, where I contributed as a Technical Game Designer, Level Designer, and UI Artist.
Toolkit SpA. (May 2017 – Jul 2017)
Game Developer, UI Designer
I worked alongside a colleague on the creation of the mobile app Ratones Dulces Sueños for Cencosud, from start to finish, as a developer and UI designer.
About Me
Key Skills
Level Design
Expert in creating detailed and engaging game levels that enhance player experience.
UI Design
Skilled in developing intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for games.
Game Mechanics
Proficient in designing and implementing game mechanics that drive player engagement.
Let's Collaborate on Your Next Project
Are you looking for a skilled designer to bring your vision to life? Whether it’s level design, UI design, or game design, I’m here to help. Let’s create something amazing together. Reach out today to discuss your project and see how we can collaborate to achieve your goals.