ABOUT
My name is Emma Findlay, and I am a game producer and designer. I also have a keen interest in economics and how we can use economics as a tool when making and selling games.
I have lived up and down Australia's east coast, but am currently located in Brisbane. Here, I am completing a double degree in video game design and quantitative economics.
When not working on my degree, I love getting involved in Brisbane's game development community. I'm recently completed my second tenure as the treasurer of the Queensland University of Technology's Game Development Club, was selected as mentee for the 2019 cohort of The Working Lunch and am a regular attendee of a variety of game development events around the city.
In my downtime, I play a fairly eclectic variety of games. At the moment, I am playing The Indie Stone's Project Zomboid - a zombie apocalypse sandbox which keeps delighting me with its robust design and strong internal logic.
I'd love to hear from you - whether it's about an opportunity to work together, a community event or just to nerd out about clever design.
QUICK CV
July 2016 - present
BACHELORS DEGREE
Bachelor of Games and Interactive Envrionments (Game Design) / Bachelor of Business (Economics) (Honours)
Queensland University of Technology
Predicted graduation in December 2021
March - October 2019
WORKING LUNCH MENTEE
Selected as a mentee for the 2019 cohort of The Working Lunch - a program that helps underrepresented people build careers in games through a program of workshops and one-on-one mentorship from a like-minded industry professional.
December 2017 - December 2019
QUT GDC TREASURER
Served on the executive board of the Queensland University of Technology's Game Development Club (QUT GDC) as treasurer.
Responsibilities included managing finances, applying for grants and organising club events.
NOTABLE SKILLS
PRODUCTION
Adept with the many skills and roles a producer must fill. Of these skills, most notable ability and experience is with SCRUM project management, public speaking, documentation and team communication and mediation.
GAME DESIGN
Experienced in game design broadly, specialising in system and technical design. Skilled at - and enjoys! - working within and around restrictions to create tailored game mechanics and experiences.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Capable at basic financial management for small organisations. Experience in bookkeeping, budgeting and grant applications.
MICROSOFT OFFICE AND GOOGLE DRIVE
Experience with both Microsoft Office and the programs included in Google Drive. Particular focus on and skill with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and Google Script.