Jacob Acevedo
Game & Level Designer
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Hello, I’m Jacob!
I grew up in a household that adored games. I remember peeking over my father's shoulder as he played Skyrim, marveling at the entire world contained within. They were always at the forefront of my mind. When I realized I had the opportunity to partake in one of the best game design programs in the country at the University of Central Florida, I jumped at the chance.
I find myself fascinated by the tremendous experiences out there—amazing stories that evoke rich depth and excitement. My goal is to help create those experiences through the medium of games.
Favorite games of mine include Pyre, Inscryption, Journey, Portal 2, Baldur's Gate 3, Sifu, and Cyberpunk 2077.
Outside of games, I enjoy sports, discovering new music, a good cup of coffee, and cats.
SOFTWARE
Unreal Engine
Unity
Adobe Photoshop
Maya
Inky
EDUCATION
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Game and Interactive Media Design
Aug 2023 - April 2027
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Conceptualized, documented and developed projects within a fast paced group environment with hard deadlines.
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Participated in summer game jams to hone development skills under tight time constraints.
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Participated in Game Dev Knight's mentorship program to get feedback on the level design process from a working professional.
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Executed designs in game engines Unreal and Unity.
ELVTR
Become a Game Writer
Jun 2025 - Oct 2025
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Studied key components of narrative design under industry veteran Adam Dolin.
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Analyzed the interplay between narrative and system design and how games leverage both to create an experience.
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Participated in a variety of writing and narrative design workshops with classmates.
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Developed narrative driven projects through the Ink engine.
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Received letter of recommendation from instructor Adam Dolin.
Recommendation Letter
Certificate of Completion