About

I'm Liza "Zai" Litten, a 23-year-old art producer, 2D artist, and designer from West Virginia. I first decided I wanted to get into video games from watching mid 2010s gaming YouTubers talking about the connections they made through video games. I want to bring joy to those who need light in their lives with resonance through games.

Skills

Project Coordination

Team Communication

Creative Problem Solving

Timeline Management

Unity

Unreal Engine

Experience

Researcher

The AbleGamers Charity | Summer 2024

Conducted comprehensive data analysis and research to support strategic decision-making for, utilizing spreadsheets and data visualization tools to present findings.

Leveraged data insights to enhance APX training materials, optimizing educational content for professionals on accessibility initiatives in game development.

Team Lead & Producer

MonRiverGames | August 2023 - December 2023

Oversaw project management activities, including sprint scheduling, task delegation, and resource allocation, ensuring projects were delivered on time.

Managed a team of 7 across various teams of designers, developers, artists, and musicians to deliver projects on time and within scope while meeting milestones according to production schedules.

Balanced creative vision with technical constraints by working closely with teams to address challenges while pivoting strategies when necessary to maintain project momentum.

Lead Designer

MonRiverGames | August 2023 - May 2024

Managed design processes and workflows, ensuring efficient integration of design elements and alignment with project objectives.

2D Artist

MonRiverGames | January 2023 - December 2023

Supervised the creation and implementation of 2D illustrations and animations, ensuring visual assets met project standards and deadlines.

Social Media Assistant

MonRiverGames | January 2023 - May 2024

Assisted in the creation of graphics and promotional materials using Canva and Adobe Photoshop to support social media campaigns. Initiated interviews to be used as informational content.

Teaching Assistant

West Virginia University | August 2023 - December 2023

Developed and implemented lesson plans and instructional materials for game design and level design courses contributing to the effective delivery of educational content.

Managed classroom activities including student assessments and feedback to promote a high-quality learning experience.

Reviewed and provided feedback on student projects to help students understand their progress and areas for improvement.

Certifications