Dillon Deveney
About Dillon Deveney
Dillon Deveney is a Senior Narrative Game Designer at Wizards of the Coast, specializing in the Universes Beyond team for Magic: the Gathering. He has extensive experience in game design and quality assurance, having worked for notable companies including Sucker Punch Productions, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Microsoft.
Current Role at Wizards of the Coast
Dillon Deveney serves as a Senior Narrative Game Designer on the Universes Beyond team for Magic: The Gathering at Wizards of the Coast. In this role, he focuses on developing engaging narratives that enhance the gaming experience. His work contributes to the storytelling aspects of the game, integrating complex themes and character arcs into gameplay.
Previous Experience at Sucker Punch Productions
Before joining Wizards of the Coast, Dillon worked at Sucker Punch Productions as a QA Tester (Narrative) from 2018 to 2019 in Bellevue, WA. His responsibilities included testing narrative elements of games to ensure quality and coherence in storytelling. This role provided him with valuable insights into the game development process.
Background in Game Design
Dillon has extensive experience in game design, having worked as a Lead Game Designer at Booz Allen Hamilton from 2019 to 2022 in the Greater Seattle Area. His role involved overseeing game design projects and collaborating with teams to create engaging gameplay experiences. Prior to that, he held a similar position at CelleC Games from 2014 to 2016 in Orlando, Florida.
Educational Background in Creative Writing and Game Design
Dillon Deveney studied at Full Sail University, where he earned a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Creative Writing for Entertainment from 2011 to 2014. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Game Design from the same institution from 2014 to 2015. This educational foundation supports his work in narrative design and game development.
Creative Writing and Streaming Activities
In addition to his professional work, Dillon has a background as a creative writer and is a Twitch affiliate. He engages with audiences through streaming, where he showcases his skills in storytelling and game mechanics. He also serves as a dungeon master, demonstrating his ability to create immersive narratives in tabletop gaming.