Nicole Jansson
About Nicole Jansson
Nicole Jansson is a Technical Designer with a background in game design and computer science. She has worked with several prominent companies in the gaming industry, including FunPlus, King, and Mojang AB, and currently contributes to Embark Studios.
Work at Embark Studios
Nicole Jansson has been employed at Embark Studios as a Technical Designer since 2022. In this role, she focuses on technical design execution and implementation, utilizing her expertise in game development. Her work involves engaging with advanced technologies and methodologies to enhance the gaming experience.
Previous Experience in Game Design
Prior to her current position, Nicole held various roles in the gaming industry. She worked at FunPlus as a Game & Content Designer from 2020 to 2022, and at Toca Boca as an Embedded Quality Assurance from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a Game Design Insights professional at King for three months in 2019 and as a Game Designer for nine months in the same year.
Education and Expertise
Nicole Jansson studied at multiple institutions, earning a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Game Design from Stockholm University from 2015 to 2018. She also studied at Tohoku University, where she focused on Liberal Arts/Game Design and Japanese Culture, achieving a Bachelor's degree from 2017 to 2018. Her educational background supports her expertise in game design and technical development.
Technical Skills in Game Development
Nicole employs various technical skills in her game development work. She utilizes Blueprint and Angelscript for executable coding and engages in Rust-based coding and light scripting. Her proficiency with Unreal Engine 5 allows her to effectively execute and implement technical design elements. She also balances and implements Utility AI for enemies, creatures, and NPCs.
Achievements and Recognition
Nicole received the Activision Blizzard King Women in Games Scholarship, which enabled her to attend the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco. This recognition highlights her contributions to the gaming industry and her commitment to professional development.