Kai Xu
About Kai Xu
Kai Xu is a Senior Game Designer with extensive experience in the gaming industry, having worked for notable companies such as Tencent and Sierra Online. Currently employed at Embark Studios, he specializes in designing complex systems and establishing efficient development pipelines.
Work at Embark Studios
Currently, Kai Xu serves as a Senior Game Designer at Embark Studios, a position held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on AI and core gameplay loop development. He is involved in establishing efficient development pipelines that engage and discipline designers. His work emphasizes usability and the integration of scientific principles with aesthetic knowledge in game design.
Previous Experience at Tencent
Kai Xu has extensive experience at Tencent, where he worked in various capacities from 2004 to 2015. He began as a Game Designer from 2004 to 2007, then progressed to Lead Designer for one year in 2009. His final role at Tencent was as a Senior Game Designer from 2010 to 2015. During his tenure, he contributed to multiple projects in Shanghai City, China.
Background in Game Design
Kai Xu started his career as a story writer before transitioning into game design. His self-training in user interface and interactive design has equipped him with a high level of aesthetic ability in game design. He is skilled in designing complex systems with a focus on usability and has advanced proficiency in visual scripting tools.
Education and Expertise
Kai Xu studied at Shenzhen University from 1996 to 1999. His education laid the foundation for his career in game design. He has developed skills in creating proceduralized game assets using Blender and Houdini and possesses moderate proficiency in C# programming for Unity, allowing him to implement gameplay systems and engage in rapid prototyping.
Experience at Sierra Online
Before his time at Tencent, Kai Xu worked at Sierra Online as Lead Designer from 2007 to 2009. This two-year experience contributed to his development as a designer and provided him with further insights into game development processes.