Zak Robinson

Zak Robinson is an accomplished gameplay design lead at Relic Entertainment, specializing in the development of Age of Empires IV since January 2020. With a robust background in game design, Zak has successfully balanced sixteen asymmetric factions utilizing an iterative process and cross-team collaboration, achieving a 2% standard deviation in win rates for competitive matches. Prior experience includes directing community engagement and securing VC funding at EscapeTV, where Zak managed Esports events for the Age of Empires franchise. Additionally, Zak led operations for competitive Esports teams at Escape Gaming GmbH and served as a content creator and community ambassador on YouTube, fostering a competitive community for Age of Empires II. Zak holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Software Engineering from Sheffield Hallam University and A Level qualifications in Mathematics, Physics, and Computing from Wreake Valley Community College.