Invisible Game Design. Bill Rountree, Game Designer. Many nuances of game design go unseen. I specialize in the invisible.
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- Romero Games
- Ubisoft FGOL
- Electric Manta
- BravoCompany
- Tag Games
Bill Rountree
Game Designer
Proven
experience
Versatile and collaborative Game Designer with 15 years of experience spanning mobile, PC and console, live service, coop and multiplayer.
Speciality focus in Systems Design across core gameplay, social, progression, metagame and accessibility. Equally comfortable leading teams, owning vision, and rolling up sleeves to execute. Known for honest leadership, design clarity, and the ability to ship across disciplines.
Romero Games
Principal Systems DesignerDesigned a spectrum of systems across the experience, and acted as PVP Product Owner. Cancelled John Romero FPS, cross platform.
Electric Manta
Lead Game DesignerProduct Owner and Lead Designer on multiple mobile PVP titles. Pitching to internal stakeholders and external investors. Merge Rivals, Merge Royale, Hi-Lo Clash.
Ubisoft FGOL
Lead Game DesignerDriving design on several successful updates for Hungry Shark World, and pitched a sequel that became HS Primal. Hungry Shark World, Hungry Shark Primal.
How can I help?
- Economy DesignSources, sinks, pricing and progression pacing that hold up over months of live play.
- Monetization StrategyOffers, passes and subscriptions that fit the game and respect the player.
- Game BalanceData informed tuning of difficulty ramps, rosters and rewards.
- Leadership & MentoringLeading design teams, owning vision and growing junior designers.
- Systems DesignCore gameplay, social, progression, metagame and accessibility systems.
- Market AnalysisWhere a concept sits against the market, and what that means for the design.
- Product ReviewAn outside read of your build, with clear and prioritised findings.
- Live Ops DesignLive plans, events and retention systems that keep a game moving.
Available for Full Time, Part Time and Consultations.Tell me what you need →
Still not convinced?
“His design docs are clear, thorough, and a dream to work from — a rare and highly valuable skill.”
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Bill is incredibly proactive in identifying and resolving design issues before they become problems, and he’s always thinking several steps ahead.
One of his standout qualities is his ability to communicate clearly through documentation. His design docs are clear, thorough, and a dream to work from — a rare and highly valuable skill.
On top of all that, Bill is simply one of the easiest people to work with. His friendly, collaborative nature makes him an instant fit on any team, and he brings positivity and professionalism to every interaction.
“Bill is a phenomenal game designer, and that's not an adjective I use lightly.”
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Bill is a phenomenal game designer, and that's not an adjective I use lightly.
When we first interviewed Bill, a creative director friend of mine noted that "he was the best system designer I've ever worked with," and Bill lived up to those expectations.
He has a deep understanding of the inner workings of game systems, how they mesh with various launch, gameplay, product, and monetization strategies, and has an ever-updated knowledge of current trends in the industry.
I wholeheartedly recommend Bill.
“Bill is a rare gem of a Principal Designer. Deeply thought out systems and designs, clever, elegant solutions to tough problems.”
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Bill is a rare gem of a Principal Designer. Deeply thought out systems and designs, clever, elegant solutions to tough problems, and a wealth of experience. Even coming back to refine subtle things in designs as he's constantly thinking about it making sense as whole.
He is a great guy to work with and just a great guy to KNOW. I would work again with him in a second, and if I get my next thing going, I will hire him, so if you wanna steal him from me, here's your shot. Get this amazing designer in your team!
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Facts for hiring
- Who
- Bill Rountree, game designer, trading as Invisible Game Design s.r.o.
- Experience
- 15 years across mobile, PC and console
- Specialisms
- Systems design, economy design, monetization, live ops, game balance
- Game types
- Live service, coop, multiplayer and PVP, VR, casual mobile
- Past studios
- Romero Games, Ubisoft FGOL, Electric Manta, BravoCompany, Tag Games
- Engagements
- Full time, part time and consultations
- Based in
- Slovakia (Central European Time), working remotely worldwide
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