Zied Rieke

Zied Rieke is an accomplished game design professional with extensive experience in the gaming industry. Currently serving as Gameplay Director at Infinity Ward since June 2017, Zied previously held the position of Designer at Naughty Dog from September 2013 to June 2017. Earlier career highlights include founding Darwin Game Studio and creating "Survivor Clans: The Trading Card Game" for iOS, as well as serving as Lead Designer at Respawn Entertainment and Infinity Ward. Zied’s foundational journey began in March 1998 at Infinity Ward, where responsibilities included writing dialog, designing levels, mentoring other designers, and developing game mechanics. Zied holds a BA in English Literature from the University of Washington and has also attended Carleton College.