Yorrick Vaast
About Yorrick Vaast
Yorrick Vaast is a Senior Localization QA Tester at GlobalStep, where he has worked since 2018. He has a diverse background in the arts and management, along with expertise in game writing and localization, supported by his studies in economics, social sciences, and cinema.
Work at GlobalStep
Yorrick Vaast has been employed at GlobalStep since 2018, initially serving as a Localization & Functionality QA Tester. In 2019, he advanced to the role of Senior Localization QA Tester, where he has worked for five years in Montréal. His responsibilities include preparing checklists during the familiarization phase of new games, training new localization testers, and ensuring consistency between narration and gameplay. He is also tasked with pre-vetting bugs and monitoring crosschecking between languages in AAA games.
Previous Experience
Before joining GlobalStep, Yorrick Vaast worked at HOLDEN as a First Assistant Director from 2014 to 2016 in Région de Nancy, France. His earlier experience includes a six-year tenure as a Manager at Quick from 2001 to 2007. These roles contributed to his diverse skill set in project management and team coordination.
Education and Expertise
Yorrick Vaast has a solid educational background. He studied Economics & Social Sciences at Lycée Hélène Boucher, achieving a Baccalauréat. He further pursued studies in Histoire at Université de Metz, earning a Licence from 2004 to 2006. He continued his education in Performing Arts and Cinema at the University of Metz, obtaining another Licence from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, he completed a Master at the European Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual (IECA) from 2008 to 2010 and achieved Excel with Business at EWB Game Design in 2016.
Skills in Game Writing
Yorrick Vaast possesses skills in game writing, which include crafting lore, scripts, and descriptions. He is also experienced in copywriting for various media, including web content, videos, press releases, and social media. His background in martial arts and historical warfare informs his writing and choreography, enhancing the accuracy of gameplay elements.
Approach to Narrative Design
Yorrick Vaast brings a cinematic approach to narrative design, focusing on enhancing user experience through storytelling. He utilizes filmmaking techniques to ensure consistency between gameplay and narrative. His ability to write in multiple tones and think creatively allows him to deliver innovative solutions in game writing and design.