Saqib Omar Khalil

Saqib Omar Khalil has a diverse range of work experience in the gaming industry. Saqib Omar is currently working as a Design Director at Firestoke since 2021. Previously, they worked at Tag Games as a Game Designer from June 2020 to March 2021. In this role, they were responsible for pitching game concepts and collaborating with the CEO and Head of Business to create presentations for clients. Before that, Saqib worked as a Freelance game designer, offering design consultancy and creative services to clients such as Bright Little Labs and The Marketing Store from February 2020 to June 2020.

From 2018 to 2020, Saqib served as the Lead Game Designer at Funsolve, where they worked on the development of "Jumanji: The Video Game" for console and PC platforms. Saqib Omar also collaborated with Electric Square and Mattel on the Hotwheels Id app. Prior to that, they freelanced as a game designer and concept artist, providing design consultancy and creative services to clients including Funsolve and The Marketing Store from November 2017 to April 2018.

Saqib's earlier experience includes working as a Senior Game Designer at Amuzo for a brief period in 2017. From 2014 to 2016, they were a Game Designer at Exient, where they worked on the "Furby Connect World" app for Android and iOS. Saqib started their career as a Game Designer at Sony Computer Entertainment Europe's London Studio from 2010 to 2014, where they worked on Playstation VR and AR experiences, including titles like "Book of Potions" and "Book of Spells" for the Wonderbook platform.

Prior to their work at Sony, Saqib was a Junior Game Designer at Atari London from 2009 to 2010, where they contributed to the development of the "Photosauce" application for Facebook. Saqib Omar also worked as an Interaction (Content) Designer at WowWee from February 2008 to September 2008. Throughout their career, Saqib has demonstrated strong skills in game design, concept art, UX/UI design, and creative consultancy.

Saqib Omar Khalil has a comprehensive education history with a focus on design and technology. Saqib Omar began their educational journey at Blue Coat Church of England Comprehensive School from 1994 to 2001, where they pursued their A Levels in Design & Technology, Computing, and Geography. Following this, Saqib attended Sutton Coldfield College of Art and Design from 2001 to 2002, where they obtained a BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design. Saqib Omar then pursued higher education at Coventry University from 2002 to 2007, where they completed a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Transport and Product Design, with industry experience.