Erik Leppänen
About Erik Leppänen
Erik Leppänen is a Lead Game Designer at Rainbow Studios, where he has worked since 2018. He has a diverse background in game design, having previously held positions at Big Bang Entertainment, Sony Online Entertainment, and Front Network.
Work at Rainbow Studios
Erik Leppänen has been serving as the Lead Game Designer at Rainbow Studios since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing game design projects and leading a team of designers in Phoenix, Arizona. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Senior Game Designer at the same studio from 2016 to 2018, where he contributed to various game development initiatives.
Previous Experience in Game Design
Before joining Rainbow Studios, Erik Leppänen worked at several notable companies in the gaming industry. He was a Game Designer at Sony Online Entertainment from 2012 to 2013 and held positions at Big Bang Entertainment Pvt Ltd, where he worked as a Game Designer from 2008 to 2011 and briefly as a Senior Game Designer in 2016. His diverse experience spans multiple roles and responsibilities within game design.
Education and Expertise
Erik Leppänen studied Game Design at the University of Advancing Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2007 to 2009. He also attended Centennial High School from 1999 to 2003. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in game design principles and practices.
Early Career Background
Erik Leppänen began his career as a Network Technician at Front Network Co., Ltd. in Peking, Beijing, China, from 2003 to 2004. This early experience in technology laid the groundwork for his transition into the gaming industry, where he developed his skills in design and development.