Jeff Chen

Creative Director, Games and Gamification at Surprise.com

Jeff Chen has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning multiple companies in the gaming industry. Jeff most recently worked at Surprise.com as the Creative Director for Games and Gamification. Prior to that, they held the role of Product Strategy Lead at Scopely.

Jeff's tenure at Activision was significant, where they held various roles including Senior Game Design Analyst, Senior Designer, and Game Design Analyst. Jeff played a crucial role in managing and coordinating game design, user research, and game analytics teams. Jeff provided game design risk assessment and guidance for numerous projects, contributing to the decision-making process for each release.

Before Activision, Jeff worked as an Associate Producer at Activision, where they handled production timelines and resources for licensed and O2 division projects. Jeff also coordinated legal and contractual approvals and reviewed developer documentation.

Jeff's earlier experience includes working as an Art Director at Tricoast Studios and holding the position of Editor in Chief at IGN Entertainment.

Overall, Jeff has a solid work history in the gaming industry, showcasing their expertise in game design, production coordination, and leadership roles.

Jeff Chen earned their Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of California, Berkeley, where they studied from 1990 to 1994. Jeff further pursued their education at the University of Southern California, where they obtained a Master of Fine Arts degree in Professional Writing from 1994 to 1996.

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  • Creative Director, Games and Gamification

    November, 2021 - present

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