Erik Weld

Erik Weld has a diverse and extensive work experience in the gaming industry. Erik currently works as a Senior Area Designer at Obsidian Entertainment, starting in 2021. Prior to that, they worked at Wevr from 2019 to 2021 as a Game/Tech Designer, where they focused on creating interactive VR experiences set in the Harry Potter universe. At Skydance Interactive from 2017 to 2019, Erik served as a Senior Designer and contributed to the development of two titles, including The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners. Erik also worked at Obsidian Entertainment as a Level Designer from 2015 to 2017, where they worked on Armored Warfare. Before that, Erik held positions at The Workshop Entertainment, Electronic Arts (EA), Digital Domain, and Empire Futures Group, LLP, where they gained experience in areas such as level design, cinematic scripting, quality assurance, and project coordination. Erik started their career in 2004 as a Commodities Broker/Account Executive at Empire Futures Group, LLP.

Erik Weld attended the University of California, Berkeley from 1998 to 2003, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in History.