Gabe Sotomayor

Digital Project Manager

Game Designer

Social Media Manager

Gabe Sotomayor

Digital Project Manager

Game Designer

Social Media Manager

About Me

Hi! I’m Gabe, a game design and development grad from Columbia College, of May 2023. I groove to hip-hop, support Chicago teams, and relish time with loved ones.

 

My arsenal includes:  proficiency in Maya, Unity, Unreal, not to mention my knack for level design and animation. I excel in 3D/2D model creation, building immersive game worlds and coding.

 

Prior to Columbia, I earned two associates degrees from College of DuPage.

  • Age: 27
  • Residence: USA
  • Freelance: Available
  • Address: Chicago, Illinois USA
My Services
Game Design Document (GDD)

I am experienced in creating Game Design Documents (GDDs) tailored to your game ideas. Whether you have your own concepts or need my input, I'm here to assist you in crafting engaging and detailed GDDs.

Game Developer

As a burgeoning Game Developer, I specialize in transforming your unique ideas into fully realized, playable experiences. Guiding you from concept to completion with personalized attention.

3D and 2D Designer/Artist

Full-time freelance Developer and Artist. I will design your shooting multi-player game when it comes to 3D work. I can make 3D characters for 3D Animations, Games or 3D Printing

Game Designer

Your personal game designer, whether it be PYTHON, or UNITY or ANY other PROGRAM. Crafting solutions with a creative and detailed oriented touch. Lets make your ideas become realities.

RATES
Popular
$ 23 hour

Contact for Details

Premium
$ 46 hour

Contact for Details

Clients
Testimonials
Fun Facts
17 Years Cat/Pet Lover
12 Years Playing Baseball
28 Concerts Attended
13 Baseball Stadiums Visited
Resume
Experience
Delivery Driver
06/2023 - Present
Delivery Driver
Amazon Inc.

Strong interpersonal skills, or soft skills, as well as strong communication skills, a great work ethic. Job allows me to hone my ability to work well independently and as a team. Always carrying my positive attitude, sharp problem-solving skills, and attention to detail to better represent the company's brand.

Intern
06/2023 - 08/2023
Intern
Youth Transformation Services (YTS)

Student Assistant
09/2022 - 05/2023
Student Assistant
Kolbe Corp

Student Level Designer and 3D Modeler
09/2022 - 05/2023
Student Level Designer and 3D Modeler
Frogkey (Columbia College Chicago)

A capstone project in my senior year for both the spring and fall semesters, I had the opportunity to work as a game designer as well as level designer for this game. I was tasked with working on the main castle as I had to initially build the blueprint for the it. I created four floors including an underground jail, secret dungeon, and throne room floor.

Student Animator
01/2022 - 05/2022
Student Animator
Strange Cargo (Columbia College Chicago)

Worked with a team of 6 other students to create a 3D first-person pet simulation game in Unreal Engine using Autodesk Maya 2021. Collaborated with team to design multiple pet animations and manage multiple projects using Trello cards in the span of one semester.

Student 2D Designer
01/2021 - 05/2021
Student 2D Designer
Lunar Ranch (College of DuPage)

Created farmer simulator game while designing and generating different crops, plants, and animals with their names, logos, and background information. Implemented project management to communicate effectively with other students to create a game for a semester in a fast-paced environment.

Education
Columbia College Chicago
Graduation: May 2023
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

Bachelor of Arts in Game Design, concentration in Game Development.

3.98 GPA | Dean's List

Certificate
College of DuPage
Graduation: May 2021
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Associate Degree in Game Animation.

3.96/4.0 GPA

Certificate
College of DuPage
Graduation: May 2019
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Pharmacy Technician Certification.

Certificate
Skill Sets
Game Design Skills
  • 3D Design (Maya, Blender)
  • Level Designing (Unreal, Unity, GameMaker)
  • Character Designing (Maya, Mixamo, Toon Boom)
  • Animating (After Effects, Maya, Unity, Piskel, Media Encoder, Storyboard, Photoshop, Claymation, Stop motion)
  • Programming (C#, C++, Python)
Languages
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • French
Game Design Knowledge
  • Data analysis
    90%
  • UX/UI Design
    80%
  • FK/IK Rigs
    85%
  • Rigging
    95%
  • Texture Mapping
    90%
  • 3D Modeling
    96%
Attributes
  • Creative thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Practical thinking
  • Teamwork
  • Excellent decision-making
  • Socially Conscious
  • Communication Verbal/Oral
  • Adaptability to changing work tempos
  • Dependable with deadlines
Portfolio
Ghostface Platformer
Image, Video Game
Sandstorm Fort
Video, Video Game
Strange Cargo
Video, Video Game
City-Pocalypse
Video, Video Game
Seal Keeper
Image, Video Game
Past Rebirth
Image, Video Game
Fire Exit
Video, Video Game
Blog
March 14, 2024 Multiplayer FPS level design case study: Left 4 Dead 2 — The Concert

Join me for an insider’s look at Left 4 Dead 2, a captivating multiplayer FPS where you play as either survivors navigating to safety or infected zombies hunting them down. I recently played ‘The Concert’,

March 8, 2023 2D Level Case Study: The Impossible Game

I evaluated “The Impossible Game” by FlukeDude Limited, a 2009 two-dimensional, single-button platformer originally for Xbox 360. The game challenges players to jump over obstacles and complete levels. Initially featuring just one level, it has since expanded to four

July 30, 2022 Video-Gaming is Shaping The Hip-Hop Industry

The undeniable influence of video gaming on the hip-hop industry is apparent through the incorporation of gaming references in lyrics, the visual aesthetics of music videos, and the collaboration between artists and developers.

Get in Touch
  • Address: Chicago, USA
  • Email: answers@gabe-sotomayor.com
  • Phone: 1(312) 612-9226
  • Freelance: Available for colabs

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