Shawn Carnes

Shawn Carnes is a seasoned creative professional with extensive experience in the gaming industry, currently serving as Creative Director at Iron Fox Games since September 2022. Previously, Shawn worked as a streamer for Baba's Share Show from August 2019 to November 2022 and enjoyed a brief stint as a tournament poker player in Las Vegas from January 2019 to February 2020. Shawn's career includes notable roles such as Creative Director II at Electronic Arts from June 2015 to July 2017, and various creative leadership positions at KIXEYE, PLAOR, Zynga, Riot Games, and Blizzard Entertainment, where significant contributions were made to various renowned games, including the development of key features for World of Warcraft. Shawn began a career in game design at Artifact Entertainment, culminating in co-leading the design of an MMORPG. Shawn holds a degree in Theatre & Drama and English from Indiana University Bloomington.