Professional Path

Some words about my professional path:

I attended a specialized school for video game design and production management in France (Supinfogame), which gave me a comprehensive understanding and direct experience applying the methods of game design and project management. Then, I worked on several games at Asobostudio, successfully released between 2006 and 2009 (AAA Fuel, Disney Pixar video games Ratatouille, Wall-e and UP).

During my studies and my professional experiences, I have worked on all aspects of game design: Concept, Game design documents, Level design, Gameplay, Interfaces, Menus, Screenplay, etc…

I also have experience managing people, ensuring that departmental objectives are obtained. I enjoy and know how to work effectively in a team and also how to plan and to distribute different tasks throughout the different stages of a project.
After having gained extensive experience in the French development studio AsoboStudio (Bordeaux France), I decided in 2010 to move to England in order to experience and learn about another culture and to improve my English skills. Having completed the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) at the University of Cambridge (2010), I can now work efficiently in French as well as in English.

Upon completing my studies in business/media English at Cambridge (2010-2011) and pending a Canadian Visa, I worked for Graphik Shaker, a graphic design studio in France, as Production Manager. I organized production following a Scrum method and I notably supervised a project in relation to the football club FC Girondins de Bordeaux (1st soccer league in France).

It is now my intention to continue my career in Canada in the video game industry. With my 2012-2013 Working Visa, I am ready to take up new challenges.

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Sylvain Billaud