Shipped Games - Michael How
"Rebellion’s level architects and texture artists know a thing or two about creating atmosphere and encouraging tactical experimentation" - Rock Paper Shotgun
About
British and Australian Passport Holder
Currently Based In Malmo Sweden
I am a Lead Designer with 14 years industry experience and grass roots in console development. During this time period I've shipped 10 console titles and several phone games. I led Sniper Elite to number 1 in the charts across the globe, rebooted Halo Wars to incredible critical success, and built teams that achieve results; creating unique and industry leading content.
I have always worked extremely well with other departments, allowing good business relationships to develop through clear and concise communication. I've worked in Directors groups, Lead Groups, Design groups and been part of mentoring new talent in the industry through university programs.
Software:
Shipped Platforms :Wii, PS2, 360, PS3, PSP, WindowsPhone, Browser, PS4, XboxOne, PC, Stadia, Xbox Series X, PS5
Currently Based In Malmo Sweden
I am a Lead Designer with 14 years industry experience and grass roots in console development. During this time period I've shipped 10 console titles and several phone games. I led Sniper Elite to number 1 in the charts across the globe, rebooted Halo Wars to incredible critical success, and built teams that achieve results; creating unique and industry leading content.
I have always worked extremely well with other departments, allowing good business relationships to develop through clear and concise communication. I've worked in Directors groups, Lead Groups, Design groups and been part of mentoring new talent in the industry through university programs.
Software:
- Maya,
- 3d studio Max,
- Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Google Sketch-up
- Unreal Engine
- Snowdrop Engine
- Azura Engine
- Mercury Engine
- EarthSculpt
- Excel
- Jira
Shipped Platforms :Wii, PS2, 360, PS3, PSP, WindowsPhone, Browser, PS4, XboxOne, PC, Stadia, Xbox Series X, PS5
Achievements, Awards & Groups
- Played a big role in taking the Sniper elite franchise to 10 million sales with the release of Sniper Elite 3
- Tiger Award for Best Game Design - Sniper Elite 3 - 2014
- Bafta Games Commitee Member
- IGDA Member
- Bafta Games Crew Member
- 2015 Develop Speaker
- Panel Member 2019 Lagam In games NGC
- TGA Mentor and Portfolio Support - 2018-2020
Specialties
- Level Design Master - with over 10 years experience in level design in multiple genres
- Expert Design Manager- Managing design teams for the past 9 years
- Game Design and Narrative - I've worked directly with the likes of 343i on compelling narratives and campaign structures
- I have worked as both a Level Designer and a Game Designer so I have a skill set that can be employed to both Technical Design documentation or into Level Design tools to create fun and exciting game play.
- I've forged a career as a photographer/Cinematographer and have a critical eye for composition, light and storytelling in film.
- Communication - I pride myself in building rapport with co-workers. I have extensive managerial experience and conflict resolution is something I strive towards - managing different personality types.
- Training Staff - Creating reference libraries, tutorials and master classes, lectures
