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My name is Anna Marcus and I am a DePaul University graduate with a double major in Game Design and Japanese Studies as well as an Animation minor. I currently work at Bandai Namco Amusement America as a Product Producer where I oversee production pipelines of new releases while designing new games and graphics. I love to create and always maximize my technical and artistic skills to deliver the best possible product.
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In my personal time I love learning about ancient Japanese religion and history, and drawing (or playing with) my cat!
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Bandai Namco Amusement America
Product Producer
Product Coordinator
Creative Design Assistant
Itasca, IL
May 2023 - Present
April 2022 - May 2023
August 2021 - April 2022
• Developing and drafting new arcade cabinet designs, creating unique artwork and decals, and overseeing each game through the production process in collaboration with our Japan and Europe teams.
• Leading the product development team on several projects, including Dead Heat Unleashed and Pac-Man Power Pellets, and coordinating weekly meetings both internally and with our business partners around the world.
• Creating distinctive promotional materials for games sales, email blasts, and internal purposes while managing social media channels.
• Working with our teams in Tokyo and London to bring various games across markets and assisting in promotion and development of numerous cross-market products.
• Was quickly promoted within the team while managing a junior level employee.
BEAM Experiences
Instructor
Remote
April 2021 - August 2021
• Assisted elementary-aged kids with understanding essential life skills and the significance of cooperation through multiplayer video games.
• Created lesson plans and taught several middle school and high school-level introductory Game Design courses using Scratch.
Japan America Society of Chicago
Web & Design Intern
Chicago, IL
May 2019 - August 2021
• Worked in a bilingual office and assisted bilingual clients over the phone and through email inquires.
• Designed and enhanced various pages on the JASC website using HTML and CSS.
• Created public event pages, ticket distribution, and payment processes through WordPress plugins and EventBrite to advertise JASC’s events and collaborations and class offerings.
• Trained other interns on our website processes and created a detailed handbook for future workers.
DePaul Originals Game Studio
Concept Artist and Web Designer
Chicago, IL
January 2020 - June 2020
• DePaul Originals Game Studio (D.O.G.S) is a class/independent study at DePaul University that aims to simulate the environment of a real game studio by giving each student a particular focus during 10-week sprints.
• I joined the team to be a concept artist for enemies, and designed five variations of monsters that fit with the working theme of the game
• Was offered web designer work and redesigned it through WordPress using user-friendly plugins to facilitate the process for future web designers. • I was also in charge of our quarterly “Development Diary” where I spoke to each member of the team individually about the work completed during the course. This included detailed entries on bug testing, environment modeling, and responsive animation through Unreal Engine 4.
FanFood
Graphic Design Intern
Chicago, IL
March 202 - May 2020
Leonardo247
IT Intern
Remote
May 2019 - July 2019
Carol's Hallmark
Assistant Manager
Exton, PA
May 2014 - December 2021
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