Rick Payne

Game Director at Skyhook Games

Rick Payne is a Game Director who has a strong background in game design, with experience working in various roles such as Lead Game Designer, Senior Game Designer, and Director. He has worked with indie developers to provide design ideas and feedback, as well as creating pixel art assets and graphic design work. Rick has also been involved in creating adventure games for different companies, contributing to the implementation of game systems, level design, and story elements. Prior to his career in game design, Rick started as an Apprentice Electrician and transitioned into the gaming industry, where he worked as a QA Tester, Production Assistant, and eventually as a Games Designer. He holds a HND in Graphic Design from Calderdale College.

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Timeline

  • Game Director

    July, 2023 - present

  • Lead Designer

    December, 2020

  • Senior Game Designer

    March, 2020

  • Game Designer

    May, 2019