About

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I'm Liza "Zai" Litten, a 2D artist and UI designer from West Virginia and currently pursuing my MS in Game Design and Development from Rochester Institute of Technology.

My interest in video games started in the mid-2010s watching gaming YouTubers talk about the communities and connections they built around games. It's why I focus on creating games that feel meaningful and bring a little light to the people playing them.

My work centers on 2D character art and UI art and design. I prioritize visual communication by using color and shape language to create intuitive interfaces without cluttering the space with text. Beyond art, I often step into hybrid production roles to help my team manage scope and workflow.

Skills

Art: Character Art, 2D Illustration, 2D Animation

UI/UX: UI Art, Wireframing, Layout, Iconography

Software: Clip Studio Paint, Adobe Photoshop, Figma

Game Engines: Unity, Unreal Engine

Production: Agile Development, Scrum, Scope Management

Experience

Researcher

AbleGamers | Summer 2024

Analyzed and presented accessibility research using data visualization tools to support strategic educational initiatives.
Applied data-driven insights to refine Accessible Player Experiences (APX) training materials for industry professionals.

Team Lead & Producer

MonRiverGames | August 2023 - May 2024

Led cross functional teams of 3-10 while managing sprint schedules, task delegation, and feature scoping.
Directed game design workflows and created 2D illustrations, animations, and promotional graphics.

Teaching Assistant

West Virginia University | August 2023 - December 2023

Developed lesson plans and course materials for game design courses.
Evaluated student projects, facilitated classroom activities, and provided actionable design feedback to support student progress.

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