Joe Corns
Wolverhampton,UK
Summary
Technical Game Designer and Game Director with experience across systems design, gameplay mechanics, and cross-discipline development. Skilled in Unreal Engine and technical implementation, with a strong focus on player experience, balancing, and iteration. Currently working with Games Workshop on animation and interactive content, ensuring IP fidelity, cinematic quality, and performance direction. Background in QA (ISTQB) informs a practical, detail-oriented approach to design, debugging, and production within agile environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Brand Assurance Representative – Animation & Interactive
Games Workshop
Nottingham
2026.11 - 2026.03
- Reviewed animation assets for intellectual property accuracy and consistency.
- Provided guidance on scale design and cinematic realism.
- Assisted animation teams in refining assets.
- Directed and recorded voice-over sessions for projects.
- Evaluated animation takes for direction quality and continuity.
- Ensured compliance with brand and narrative standards.
Game Director
stillalive studios
Innsbruck
2023.01 - 2025.11
- Assisted in establishing creative vision across design art and gameplay systems.
- Supported cross-discipline teams to meet project milestones within time and budget.
- Aided in managing project scope and ensuring alignment with goals.
- Contributed to design direction on systems and player experience.
Dev QA
stillalive studios
Innsbruck
2021.01 - 2023.01
- Designed and executed test plans across gameplay systems.
- Identified bugs, balance issues, and UX problems.
- Collaborated with designers and engineers to enhance gameplay.
- Contributed to design documentation and iterations.
Additional Experience
Various
2004.05 - 2021.01
Additional Experience
Hospitality, Logistics, and Military Roles (2004–2021)
Education
HND - Computer Science
University of Wolverhampton
Skills
Design
- World Building
- Systems Design
- Gameplay Mechanics
- Player Experience (UX)
Technical
- Game Balancing
- Unreal Engine (Blueprinting)
- Technical Design Implementation
- Debugging & Issue Triage
IP / Content
- IP Fidelity & Lore Consistency
- Animation Review & Feedback
- Voice Direction
QA
- QA Methodologies (ISTQB)
- Test Planning & Execution
Leadership & Production
- Cross-Discipline Leadership
- Stakeholder Communication
- Agile Development
Affiliations
- Tabletop roleplaying games focused on worldbuilding, characters, and lore
- Wargaming with a focus on army building and narrative campaign design
- Video gaming
Certification
ISTQB Certified Tester
Timeline
Brand Assurance Representative – Animation & Interactive
Games Workshop
2026.11 - 2026.03
Game Director
stillalive studios
2023.01 - 2025.11
Dev QA
stillalive studios
2021.01 - 2023.01
Additional Experience
Various
2004.05 - 2021.01
HND - Computer Science
University of Wolverhampton