Julez Gonzalez (They/Them)
Production Lead | Multimedia Specialist | UX Researcher & Designer | Diversity Advocate
Work experience in Client Services, Project Fulfillment, Game Design, Quality Assurance, E-Commerce Marketing, VR/AR/MR, Web-Based Platforms, UGC Gaming Platforms, UX Research & Design, Community Building, Visualization, and Production Design.
Recently worked as a QA Test Analyst for Meta through the partnered vendor program at Experis Game Solutions.
Production Lead | Multimedia Specialist | UX Researcher & Designer | Diversity Advocate
Work experience in Client Services, Project Fulfillment, Game Design, Quality Assurance, E-Commerce Marketing, VR/AR/MR, Web-Based Platforms, UGC Gaming Platforms, UX Research & Design, Community Building, Visualization, and Production Design.
Recently worked as a QA Test Analyst for Meta through the partnered vendor program at Experis Game Solutions.
Co-founded a design studio called Merge Creative, LLC. that fufilled multiple client related projects, this also allowed me to be a key community member in the Boise technology community during Hackfort 2023-2024. Ultimately leading to coordinating Hackfort 2025 - gathering stakeholder input from venue specs to presenter feedback and needs. While equally supplying a meaningful in-person experience that blends music, art, technology, and learning into one cohesive space for two days at Treefort Music Fest.
Also, as a Production Artist and Lead Designer, I guided the development of three brand-focused commercial titles, including a Fortnite game for Polysleep, a Roblox experience for Psycho Bunny, and a Roblox game for TD Bank. Each project demanded a deep focus on UX design, ensuring seamless player engagement while balancing mechanics, layout, and interactivity. Beyond shaping the core gameplay, I led cross-functional teams, delegating tasks across art and engineering to bring each title from concept to launch. This included creating all visual and written game design documentation, concept/prototype assets, necessary production assets, and final marketing material.
Also, as a Production Artist and Lead Designer, I guided the development of three brand-focused commercial titles, including a Fortnite game for Polysleep, a Roblox experience for Psycho Bunny, and a Roblox game for TD Bank. Each project demanded a deep focus on UX design, ensuring seamless player engagement while balancing mechanics, layout, and interactivity. Beyond shaping the core gameplay, I led cross-functional teams, delegating tasks across art and engineering to bring each title from concept to launch. This included creating all visual and written game design documentation, concept/prototype assets, necessary production assets, and final marketing material.
I'm proficient in a wide and growing range of digital creative tools, I am committed to making design more inclusive by sharing my expertise and promoting the use of free and accessible resources. My mission is to inspire creativity and innovation while advocating for design that is impactful and inclusive. I aim to channel my creative spirit through the intersection of art, technology, and research to shape transformative digital experiences.
Education:
★ Master's of Science Degree in Integrated Architecture and Design; Emphasis: Neurodiversity and Extended Reality: Community Growth through Virtual Worlds
★ Bachelor's of Science in Virtual Technology and Design from the University of Idaho; a degree focused on executing effective research and design practices throughout many different industries, utilizing conceptual design to full production.
★ Master's of Science Degree in Integrated Architecture and Design; Emphasis: Neurodiversity and Extended Reality: Community Growth through Virtual Worlds
★ Bachelor's of Science in Virtual Technology and Design from the University of Idaho; a degree focused on executing effective research and design practices throughout many different industries, utilizing conceptual design to full production.
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Hackfort 2025 Recap: Event Coordinator
