Hassan El Sawy - Redemption Games, Inc. | LinkedIn (original) (raw)

🌟 Over 20 Years of Game Award Winning Industry Leadership – Now Seeking New Opportunities! 🌟 With over two decades of crafting engaging game experiences across mobile, PC, console, and MMO platforms, I'm excited to explore new opportunities, either through my LLC, FrostFire Games, or direct hire opportunities. My career has focused on leading teams, developing live service features, and implementing ethical monetization strategies, always keeping the player at the front of our minds. 🚀 What I Bring to the Table: ♦ Live Service Design & Operations: Expertise in designing and managing live service features, including seasonal content, meta systems, and monetization strategies. ♦ Team Leadership & Management: Proven ability to build and mentor high-performing design teams, fostering collaboration and driving successful outcomes. ♦ System Design & Balancing: Experience in developing and balancing complex game systems to ensure player retention and satisfaction. ♦ Monetization Strategy: Skilled in creating ethical monetization models for F2P and Premium games, aligned with player engagement goals. ♦ Cross-Platform Experience: Versatility across mobile, PC, console, AR/VR, and social games, with a keen understanding of each platform's challenges. ♦ Product Vision & Roadmap Development: Adept at crafting and aligning teams around clear product visions and roadmaps for long-term success. ♦ Pitching & Business Development: Strong track record in pitching game concepts and securing partnerships. 🎮 Key Roles: ♦ CEO / Design Director, FrostFire Games: Leading vision, design, and business models for multiple successful games. ♦ Director of Live Service, Final Strike Games: Driving live service design for unannounced AAA titles. ♦ Design Director / Lead Designer, Apex Legends Mobile: Leading design and live ops, earning multiple Game of the Year awards. ♦ Lead Product Manager / Design Manager, Wargaming: Overseeing publishing, progression, monetization, and social systems for PC and console games. ♦ Design Director / Co-Founder, Apella Games: Creating and leading the design and early access launch of an innovative action arena game. 🏆 Achievements: ♦ Successfully launching and sustaining live service games with high retention and monetization. ♦ Leading the transformation of a AAA game to a F2P model, boosting its market presence. ♦ Receiving multiple Game of the Year awards for Apex Legends Mobile on both iOS and Android platforms. ♦ Developing training programs that have advanced the careers of numerous designers. ♦ Consistently delivering game designs that resonate with players and meet market demands. I'm eager to collaborate with new partners or join a forward-thinking team to create the next big success. If you’re looking for someone with a deep understanding of the game industry, proven leadership, and a passion for innovative design, let’s connect! #GameDesign #LiveService #Monetization #Leadership #GameIndustry #Hiring