Benson Russell
About Benson Russell
Benson Russell is a Lead Game Designer with extensive experience in the gaming industry, having worked for notable companies such as Infinity Ward, Electronic Arts, and Naughty Dog. He has been with Blind Squirrel Games since 2020, contributing to game design for over two decades.
Work at Blind Squirrel Games
Benson Russell currently serves as the Lead Game Designer at Blind Squirrel Games. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to various projects within the company. His role involves overseeing game design processes, collaborating with teams, and ensuring the quality of game mechanics and player experience.
Previous Experience in Game Design
Benson Russell has extensive experience in the gaming industry. He worked at Infinity Ward as a Senior Game Designer from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, he held the position of Lead Game Designer at Tangent Games for nine months in 2019. His career also includes roles at Ritual Entertainment and Electronic Arts, where he served as Lead Level Designer and Senior Game Designer, respectively.
Education and Training
Benson Russell completed his high school education at Wheaton North High School from 1988 to 1991. He further pursued studies at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, focusing on Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew for one year. Additionally, he attended the College of DuPage, where he studied Music, Music Technology, and Business for two years.
Career at Naughty Dog and Sony
From 2007 to 2015, Benson Russell worked at Naughty Dog/Sony as a Senior Game Designer. This role allowed him to contribute to significant projects and collaborate with a team known for its high-quality game development. His tenure at Naughty Dog is a notable part of his professional background.