Derek James

Derek James is an experienced game designer with a professional background spanning over a decade in various roles and industries. Currently serving as a Senior Gameplay Designer at The Coalition Studio since February 2022, Derek is responsible for designing major gameplay features and utilizes Unreal Engine 5 for rapid iteration. Prior roles include Senior Game Designer at Piranha Games, where significant contributions were made to key features in "Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries" and its DLCs. Derek's extensive experience covers game design, prototyping, and implementation across multiple platforms, and a strong foundation in technical tools and documentation. Derek holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Game and Interactive Media Design from Simon Fraser University.