Ethan Day - Game Developer & Level Designer
647.967.9844 | dayethan14@gmail.com | Pictou, NS | www.linkedin.com/in/ethanday14
OBJECTIVE
To kickstart my career in the video game industry while learning alongside fellow developers, improving my skill set, and creating great quality games
SKILLS
Unity - Unreal Engine - Maya - Git - Agile - Jira - Perforce - C# - Substance Painter - Photoshop - Illustrator- Blueprints Level Design - World Building - Game Design - Game Balance - Fast Learner - Collaborative - Creative - Problem Solving
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Untamed Skies - October 2024 - Current | Project lead, programmer, level designer
3rd person dragon riding racing/adventure game in Unreal 5
Pitched project and lead team through 3 month design sprint at Sheridan
The Beached Battleship: UEFN Map - 2025
3rd person shooter capture the flag map developed in Unreal Engine for Fortnite
3 vs 3 multi player shooter experience, focused on balance, intrigue, and gameplay variety
Ideated, laid out, and kitbashed as a tropical beach setting from the world of the Pirates of the Caribbean films
Captain Boxy’s Revenge - Level Design
3rd person 3D platformer, pirate/naval ship themed greybox level made in Unity
Major project focused on level design at Sheridan College
Teaching, testing, and challenging the player with proper pacing using available mechanics in a compelling way
Deffectiv Onslaught - 2023 - 2024
3D Action Game, hack and slash style made in Unreal Engine for final project at OCADU
Worked on blueprints visual scripting, animation programming, and game design
Created smooth & satisfying movesets for both an acrobatic ninja as well as a heavy boxer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sales Associate, Orangetheory Fitness, Mississauga, ON September 2025 – December 2025
Delivered high-volume customer service in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
Managed front desk operations including bookings, payments, and member inquiries
Upsold memberships and promotions while maintaining a welcoming guest experience
Coordinated with coaches and staff during peak class hours
Sales Associate, The Source Sherway Gardens, March 2023-December 2023 Etobicoke, ON
Exceeded sales targets from month to month selling mobile plans and home services
Working as a team to succeed in sales by discussing and collaborating with customer service as well as pitch strategies
EDUCATION
Graduate Diploma - Game Level Design, Sheridan College September 2024 - August 2025 Oakville, ON
Bachelor of Design (Honors) - Digital Futures, OCAD University, September 2020 - June 2024 Toronto, ON