Loading
Zane Draper

Senior Game Designer

Senior Technical Designer

  • Home
  • Resume
  • Works
  • Contact
Zane Draper

Senior Game Designer

Senior Technical Designer

Download Resume
Hello, I’m Zane Draper

A seasoned Game Designer and Developer based in Rochester, New York.

8+

Years Designing

Specializing in Gameplay, Combat and UX!

9+

Years Programming

In numerous languages such as C#, C++, UE Blueprints, Python, JS and many more!

25+

Years Playing Games

Since my first Gameboy and copy of Pokemon Yellow I’ve never stopped playing, and probably never will!

About Me

A season game developer with a passion for solving impossible problems and driving games towards whatever comes next. Armed with years of design and programming experience, I have worked on everything from Console to VR and AA to Indie.

Resume

Experience
Senior Technical Game Designer
March 2024 - Aug 2025
Senior Technical Game Designer
ZeniMax Online Studios

Worked exclusively on the 3C's team, with a focus on player movement. I also collaborated with the Combat, Abilities and Level Design teams to integrate player movement.

Learn More
Technical Gameplay Designer
Sept 2022 - Jan 2024
Technical Gameplay Designer
Lost Boys Interactive

Acted both as a tools designer for the level and gameplay design teams, while also working on Combat design for weapons, combat pace and enemies

Learn More
Senior Game Developer
Sept 2017 - Sept 2022
Senior Game Developer
Workinman Interactive

Acted both as a tools designer for the level and gameplay design teams, while also working on Combat design for weapons, combat pace and enemies

Learn More
Game Developer
Dec 2016 - Sept 2017
Game Developer
Frontwire Studios

Brought elements of both the combat and vehicle systems to life, from design to final implementation

Learn More
referrals

Here’s what my colleagues say...

Zane is one of the most capable and detail-oriented technical designers I have ever worked with. Not only is he a talented designer, his deep technical background made it extremely easy to discuss any technical implementation details of any feature. I'm used to having to sit down with designers to figure out the detailed requirements of what exactly they're asking me to implement, but I have never needed to do that with Zane, because he writes Jira tickets like he's a programmer and he already knew the 12 questions I was about to ask. It was a pleasure working with him on the 3Cs team, and I envy any team lucky enough to have him.
Yichen Shou
Sr Engineer, ZeniMax Online Studios
Zane is an extraordinary technical designer. He stepped in to take over most of our scripting work and oh boy did he knock it out of the park. He is a powerhouse of a designer and TD, and served to ensure our systems were properly integrated with all other relevant aspects of our game, allowing us to integrate movement into all aspects of gameplay, combat, progression and AI. If you want something done well, fast and with an eye for organization, Zane is your guy.
Cole Morgan
Sr. Movement Designer, ZeniMax Online Studios
Zane!!! What would the 3C's team have done without you!!!?? Adding your technical skills to the team was a tricky balance given how technical our existing Designer was in the space. When you joined you approached the role with such sensitivity and skill that the transition was easy and both you and Cole became an incredibly potent duo! Working closely across discipline and also with both leadership and Peers, you were one of the key reasons the 3C's team was just so effective. Whatever you work on next will 100% be noticeably improved by your presence and I'm excited to follow your journey!
Alex Sulman
Lead Gameplay Designer, ZeniMax Online Studios

My Work

August 7, 2025 Galaxy In Turmoil
August 7, 2025 Developing at Workinman Interactive
August 7, 2025 Unannounced AAA MMORPG
August 7, 2025 3 AAA Projects @ LBI
Load More

CONTACT

Let's make your project brilliant!