Stephen Hurd

Stephen Hurd is a Senior Game Designer with a decade of experience in both AAA and live free-to-play titles. Currently, they serve as a Senior Creative Manager at Scopely, having previously held senior design roles at The Wildcard Alliance and Playful Studios. Stephen has demonstrated expertise in Unreal Engine and Unity, specializing in combat systems, character design, and gameplay balance. They have led multiple design teams and projects, notably developing significant game mechanics and character pipelines while fostering collaboration across different creative disciplines. Stephen earned their Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from The University of Texas at Austin.