# Will Houng

> Product and UX/UI Designer Seeking Next Opportunity

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/willhoung

Hi there, I'm Will. With over twenty years experience in video game, mobile, and web development, I’m a sharp, technical, passionate, and versatile designer with a bit of old soul and modern sensibilities.

I’ve been fortunate enough in my career to have worked in many aspects of entertainment and interactive design, including: product and user experience and interface design, concepting, illustration and visual design, graphic design and branding, motion design, 2-D/3-D game art, and video, to just name a few.

My strengths lay in ideation and clarity in communication of complex ideas.

I’m diplomatic, ethical, and play and communicate well with others. I foster a creative, collaborative, and supportive environment for designer, engineer, and artist alike. With experience in freelance and in-house production, consultation, and outsource management, to rapid pitch and prototyping and long development cycles, I don’t frighten easy, I welcome New Challenges and, above all, make it look and feel good.

I can probably sing that song too      ♪♪ ヽ(ˇ∀ˇ )ゞ


Sincerest thanks for dropping in,

Will

## Work Experience
### Studio Artist @ MeowDotEarth
Jan 2022 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area, United States
• Painting, illustration shown in multiple galleries including Bender’s, 2358 MRKT, Allegory SF, and more
• Custom 3D printed art and decoration for events big and small at night clubs, festivals, and more
• Custom merchandise for various clients: stickers, signage, advertisements, patches, apparel, and more

### Senior UX / UI Artist | Senior User Experience Designer @ Demiurge Studios
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States
• Led UX design for multiple game features and projects (details under NDA)
• Partnered with cross-discipline teams to ensure player-focused design solutions from concept through implementation

Tools: Figma, Rive, Unreal, Unity, Spine, Adobe Suite

### Senior UX Designer | Senior User Experience Designer @ Together Labs
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco Bay Area, United States
• Directed UX, motion, and branding updates for WithMe (Android/iOS), improving retention and user satisfaction
• Developed Unreal Engine UMG UI tools to streamline designer workflows, reducing developer time and increasing design fidelity
• Implemented new team methodologies, producing cleaner, more sustainable design processes

Tools: Figma, Unreal, Adobe Suite

### User Experience Lead @ Gameshastra
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Greater Hyderabad Area, India
• Delivered end-to-end UX and visual/motion design for mobile titles, significantly improving player engagement
• Mentored junior designers, elevating design quality across the team

Tools: Sketch, XD, Adobe Suite

### Senior UX Designer | Senior User Experience Designer @ NetEase Games
Jan 2016 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area, United States
• Revamped in-app purchase flow for Crusaders of Light, boosting ARPDAU by nearly 10X.
• Managed art direction and vendor relationships for large-scale MMORPG releases.
• Oversaw localization, copywriting, and cross-cultural UX adaptations for global audiences.
• Mentored and promoted junior team members, strengthening design team capability.

Tools: Sketch, XD, Unity, Cocos2D, Adobe Suite

### Art Director @ Backbeat Networks
Jan 2012 – Jan 2015 | San Francisco Bay Area, United States
• Led creative vision from concept to shipped products, including wireframes, prototypes, motion design, brand and identity, and final assets
• Partnered with stakeholders to ensure cohesive branding and consistent UX
• Coordinated remote art teams and vendors to deliver high-quality assets on time and within budget

Tools: Sketch, Flash, 3DS Max, Adobe Suite

### UX/UI Designer | User Experience Designer @ Electronic Arts (EA)
Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | San Francisco Bay Area, United States
• Conceptualized and implemented a new The Sims 4 feature, including UX flows, UI, and in-game assets
• Produced advertising artwork for game and demo releases

### UX/UI Designer | User Experience Designer @ Zynga
Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 | San Francisco Bay Area, United States
• Designed wireframes, interaction models, and prototypes for in-house consulting projects
• Managed coordination and delivery of external art resources

### Artist @ Activision
Jan 2005 – Jan 2009 | San Francisco Bay Area, United States
• Created conceptual art, 3D models, textures, and UI for AAA titles including Shrek, Spider-Man, Tony Hawk
• Designed and implemented HUD, menus, and game shells across multiple platforms.

Tools: Maya, 3DS Max, Adobe Suite

### QA Tester @ Atari
Jan 2003 – Jan 2004 | Beverly, Massachusetts, United States
• Executed full-cycle testing and debugging for console and PC releases


## Education
### MET (MS) in Entertainment Technology
Carnegie Mellon University

### Master's degree in Entertainment Technology
Carnegie Mellon University

### Master's degree in Entertainment Technology
Carnegie Mellon University

### BFA in Computer Art
Syracuse University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/unicornpower
- Portfolio: https://www.willhoung.com

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Last updated: 2026-04-13