ABOUT
HUGO VALLADOLID

Hugo Valladolid

Quick Facts

  • Location: San Luis Potosí, México
  • Experience: 5+ years
  • Focus: Game Design & Development
  • Education: Bachelor's in Game Design & Development
  • Languages: Spanish (Native), English (Advanced)
  • Specialty: Unity Asset Development

My Journey

Hi! I'm Hugo Valladolid, a passionate game designer and developer with over 5 years of experience creating interactive experiences that connect with players on a deeper level.

My journey began in 2020 when I first discovered the magic of game development. Since then, I've specialized in game mechanics design, systems architecture, and creating engaging gameplay experiences using both Unity and Unreal Engine.

What drives me is the intersection of technology and storytelling - how we can use code, art, and design to create worlds that players genuinely care about. I believe great games aren't just about impressive graphics or complex mechanics, but about creating meaningful experiences that stay with players long after they've put down the controller.

My Approach

  • • Player-First Design: Every decision starts with "how does this serve the player?"
  • • Iterative Development: Rapid prototyping and continuous refinement
  • • Collaborative Spirit: Great games are made by great teams
  • • Technical Excellence: Clean, maintainable code that scales

Experience & Education

2024 - Present

Freelance Game Developer

Independent

Working as an independent game developer focusing on Unity asset development and custom game solutions. Created multiple tools for the Unity Asset Store including procedural map generators, gacha systems, and prop spawning tools that have been downloaded by hundreds of developers worldwide.

2020 - 2024

Game Developer & Designer

Various Projects

Developed multiple games and interactive experiences using Unity and Unreal Engine. Specialized in game mechanics design, level design, UI/UX implementation, and systems programming. Successfully launched projects on Steam and other platforms with positive user feedback.

2020 - 2024

Bachelor's Degree in Game Design & Development

Universidad Cuauhtémoc

Comprehensive program covering game design principles, programming fundamentals, 3D modeling, animation, and project management. Graduated with strong foundation in both technical and creative aspects of game development.

Skills & Expertise

Game Design

  • • Core Mechanics Design
  • • Player Psychology
  • • Game Balance
  • • Progression Systems
  • • Monetization Design
  • • Live Operations

Technical

  • • Unity 3D (Expert)
  • • Unreal Engine 4/5
  • • C# Programming
  • • Blueprint Scripting
  • • Git Version Control
  • • Agile Development

Design Tools

  • • Figma
  • • Adobe Creative Suite
  • • Miro/Mural
  • • Notion
  • • Analytics Tools
  • • A/B Testing Platforms

Let's Create Something Amazing

I'm always excited to discuss new projects and opportunities. Whether you have a game concept, need design consultation, or want to collaborate on something innovative.

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