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Justin Forrest

Studio Design Director at Lab42

Justin Forrest is an experienced game designer and director. Justin started their career at Codemasters in 1998 as the Chief Games Designer, where they were responsible for the creative content of the External Development Division. Justin also worked on designing popular games such as World Championship Snooker Franchise and Brian Lara International Cricket 2005. In 2005, they joined Electronic Arts Canada as a producer, before returning to Codemasters in 2008 as the Chief Game Designer and later becoming the Creative Director. In 2012, they joined Tinderstone as the Creative Director before moving back to Codemasters in 2014 as the Head of Game Design. Currently, Justin is the Studio Design Director at Lab42 Games since February 2020.

Justin Forrest completed their education history with the following chronological information:

From 1994 to 1997, they attended the University of Nottingham, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts with Honors degree in Archaeology.

Between 1987 and 1989, Justin studied at Castle Hall A Level College, specializing in Economics, History, Politics, and General Studies for their A-Level qualifications.

In 1986, they attended Kenilworth School, completing their O-Level education. The field of study pursued during this period is not specified.

From 1982 to 1985, Justin attended Waterford Kamhlaba (UWC). Although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned, it can be inferred that this period represents their earlier years of education.

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Timeline

  • Studio Design Director

    February, 2020 - present

  • Game Director

    January, 2016