Role: Associate Investment Designer
Software: Tiger Engine, Excel, Perforce
Genre: First-Person MMO Looter Shooter
Dev Time: 4 Years (Ongoing)
For the past four years, I have worked as an investment designer on Destiny 2 at Bungie. In this role, I have taken on a variety of responsibilities. I developed upsell systems and in-game block outs for other teams, created MTX storefronts for multiple releases, designed and built season passes, and remodeled PvP bounty systems. Additionally, I led feature teams from initial concept to full implementation and successful shipping.
During my tenure at Bungie, I have taken on the responsibility of developing and maintaining microtransaction (MTX) systems. This role has afforded me the opportunity to work on a range of components within Destiny 2's robust engine. Below are the key elements I have contributed to:
Upsell and Notification Creation
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Created banner notifications upon login to the in-game orbit page to notify players of upcoming events, sales, seasons, and expansions
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Worked with multiple disciplines building the empty shell items to be populated with our art and narrative teams​
MTX Storefront Creation and Upkeep
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Upkept and designed the live in-game storefront for multiple seasonal releases
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Planned, implemented, monitored, and bug fixed storefronts from start to ship
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Conducted playtests and iterated storefront models over multiple instances before shipping
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Collaborated with multiple teams to supply different vendors throughout game with unique items and currencies
PvP Achievement and Bounty Reworks
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Reworked old and designed new reward systems related to competitive PvP game modes
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Updated and wrote documentation illuminating system design and file locations for long-term stability
Leading New Cosmetic Feature
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Led feature team from prototype to shipment of new skin system
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Documented entire process to ensure ease of any future systems that may share similarities
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Worked with various different disciplines throughout process to ensure a polished and smooth rollout
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Implemented numerous safety switches for developer control in event of feature hiccups