Alexandra Cohen
About Alexandra Cohen
Alexandra Cohen is a QA Engineer at Riot Games, with a background in quality assurance and digital art. She has previously worked for notable companies such as Naughty Dog and Nickelodeon, and has experience in various roles within the gaming and animation industries.
Work at Riot Games
Alexandra Cohen has been employed at Riot Games as a QA Engineer since 2020. In this role, she contributes to the quality assurance processes, ensuring that games meet the required standards before release. Her responsibilities include testing, identifying bugs, and collaborating with development teams to enhance the gaming experience. Prior to her current position, she also worked at Riot Games as a Contract Artist in 2015 for five months, where she focused on artistic contributions to various projects.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Before joining Riot Games, Alexandra Cohen worked as a Quality Assurance Analyst at Naughty Dog in 2019 for eight months. During her tenure, she was involved in testing and validating game features, contributing to the overall quality of the studio's projects. Additionally, she has experience in Agile workflow, which is essential for adapting to the fast-paced environment of game development.
Education and Expertise
Alexandra Cohen studied at Laguna College of Art and Design, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Animation from 2009 to 2013. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in artistic principles and animation techniques. She also served as a Digital Painting Instructor at Gnomon from 2016 to 2017, sharing her expertise with students in the field of visual effects, games, and animation.
Background in Art and Design
Throughout her career, Alexandra Cohen has held various positions related to art and design. She worked as a Concept Art Intern at Nickelodeon Kids & Family Virtual Worlds Group in 2011 for two months and as a User Interface Artist at FireForge in 2014 for four months. Additionally, she has experience as an Animation Journalist and Campus Cicerone at Laguna College of Art and Design, showcasing her diverse skill set in the creative industry.
Freelance Work and Personal Interests
In addition to her full-time roles, Alexandra Cohen has worked as a freelance artist, collaborating with clients such as Secret Sauce Studio and Fireforge Games. She maintains an Artstation profile where she showcases her artistic work. Outside of her professional life, she has a personal interest in pets, owning a cat named Little Casey and a dog named Karma. She enjoys playing Dungeons & Dragons and video games during her free time.