Stephen Riesenberger

Stephen Riesenberger is a seasoned game designer with extensive experience in the gaming industry, currently serving as a Distinguished Game Designer for Emerging Platforms at Zynga since September 2016. Riesenberger's notable contributions include guiding the design direction for various projects such as "Bumped Out," "Tiny Royale," "Solitaire," and "Boggle With Friends." Previous roles include Director of Design at Zynga, Producer and Game Designer at Super Happy Fun Fun, and Creative Director at NTGL, where Riesenberger expedited the development of hybrid skill-based games. With a foundational background as Lead Designer at Electronic Arts and co-founding Magic Pixel Games, Riesenberger has played integral roles in the design and development of numerous acclaimed titles, showcasing expertise in game design across multiple platforms. Riesenberger holds a BS in Computer Information Systems from California Lutheran University and a certificate in 3D Animation & Special Effects from Learning Tree University.