Tim Metz

Education

MET in Entertainment Technology (2006 - 2007)
Carnegie Mellon University

BA in Film Production (2000 - 2004)
Loyola Marymount University

MET in Entertainment Technology (2006 - 2007)
Carnegie Mellon University

BA in Film Production (2000 - 2004)
Loyola Marymount University

MET in Entertainment Technology (2006 - 2007)
Carnegie Mellon University

BA in Film Production (2000 - 2004)
Loyola Marymount University

Experience

Game Designer / Producer at Geek Zodiac (Jan 2013 - Present)
Founded in 2011 by James Wright & Josh Eckert, Geek Zodiac is a start up company with a new twist on astrology that is based on the mystical powers of Geek archetypes, facets, elements, & aspects. The company is working to create a storytelling global brand that encompasses horoscopes, comic books, character merchandising and games. I recently joined the company to design and produce a trading card game for the brand, as well as mobile applications in the near future.

Producer at Jakks Pacific (Aug 2011 - Present)
• Produced both the 1-Player and 2-Player versions of The Walking Dead, JAKKS Interactive’s flagship “Plug n’ Play” title for 2012 • Aided in launching a new line of Apps for the iOS and Android markets, which tied into new product for JAKKS Interactive’s SpyNet line • Set up budgets and contracts for new projects • Reviewed milestone builds and game assets to provide timely feedback to developers, licensors, and the JAKKS internal team • Provided marketing materials for retailer meetings and promotions • Managed both an internal and external Quality Assurance team in bug testing and regression • Created functional specs and project flowcharts to help outline desired design direction for developers • Managed translations and localization testing of games for international markets

Associate Producer at Jakks Pacific (Jul 2009 - Present)
• Produced and designed from concept to completion the software for the SpyNet Video Watch (winner of the International 2011 SchoolKids Toy Award) • Developed strong and meaningful business relationships with various licensors such as Disney, Pixar, Pokémon, and AMC • Managed external developers in creating software for a variety of interactive toy products and “Plug n’ Play” TV video games • Created concept designs, reviewed milestone builds and directed voice-over recordings and script writings • Managed quality assurance testing and localization of games.

QA/Product Analyst at Six Degrees (Jul 2008 - Present)
• Worked as a QA/Product Analyst on the ActionAllStars.com website, doing daily site sweeps, bug database entry, and progress updates • Worked with both programmers and artists on problem-solving issues with the world as they came up • Did occasional video editing and footage capturing for various video projects for the company promoting the site

Game Designer / Producer at Geek Zodiac (Jan 2013 - Present)
Founded in 2011 by James Wright & Josh Eckert, Geek Zodiac is a start up company with a new twist on astrology that is based on the mystical powers of Geek archetypes, facets, elements, & aspects. The company is working to create a storytelling global brand that encompasses horoscopes, comic books, character merchandising and games. I recently joined the company to design and produce a trading card game for the brand, as well as mobile applications in the near future.

Producer at Jakks Pacific (Aug 2011 - Oct 2012)
• Produced both the 1-Player and 2-Player versions of The Walking Dead, JAKKS Interactive’s flagship “Plug n’ Play” title for 2012 • Aided in launching a new line of Apps for the iOS and Android markets, which tied into new product for JAKKS Interactive’s SpyNet line • Set up budgets and contracts for new projects • Reviewed milestone builds and game assets to provide timely feedback to developers, licensors, and the JAKKS internal team • Provided marketing materials for retailer meetings and promotions • Managed both an internal and external Quality Assurance team in bug testing and regression • Created functional specs and project flowcharts to help outline desired design direction for developers • Managed translations and localization testing of games for international markets

Associate Producer at Jakks Pacific (Jul 2009 - Aug 2011)
• Produced and designed from concept to completion the software for the SpyNet Video Watch (winner of the International 2011 SchoolKids Toy Award) • Developed strong and meaningful business relationships with various licensors such as Disney, Pixar, Pokémon, and AMC • Managed external developers in creating software for a variety of interactive toy products and “Plug n’ Play” TV video games • Created concept designs, reviewed milestone builds and directed voice-over recordings and script writings • Managed quality assurance testing and localization of games.

QA/Product Analyst at Six Degrees (Jul 2008 - Jan 2009)
• Worked as a QA/Product Analyst on the ActionAllStars.com website, doing daily site sweeps, bug database entry, and progress updates • Worked with both programmers and artists on problem-solving issues with the world as they came up • Did occasional video editing and footage capturing for various video projects for the company promoting the site

Game Designer / Producer at Geek Zodiac (Dec 2012 - Apr 2013)
Founded in 2011 by James Wright & Josh Eckert, Geek Zodiac is a start up company with a new twist on astrology that is based on the mystical powers of Geek archetypes, facets, elements, & aspects. The company is working to create a storytelling global brand that encompasses horoscopes, comic books, character merchandising and games. I recently joined the company to design and produce a trading card game for the brand, as well as mobile applications in the near future.

Producer at Jakks Pacific (Aug 2011 - Oct 2012)
• Produced both the 1-Player and 2-Player versions of The Walking Dead, JAKKS Interactive’s flagship “Plug n’ Play” title for 2012 • Aided in launching a new line of Apps for the iOS and Android markets, which tied into new product for JAKKS Interactive’s SpyNet line • Set up budgets and contracts for new projects • Reviewed milestone builds and game assets to provide timely feedback to developers, licensors, and the JAKKS internal team • Provided marketing materials for retailer meetings and promotions • Managed both an internal and external Quality Assurance team in bug testing and regression • Created functional specs and project flowcharts to help outline desired design direction for developers • Managed translations and localization testing of games for international markets

Associate Producer at Jakks Pacific (Jul 2009 - Aug 2011)
• Produced and designed from concept to completion the software for the SpyNet Video Watch (winner of the International 2011 SchoolKids Toy Award) • Developed strong and meaningful business relationships with various licensors such as Disney, Pixar, Pokémon, and AMC • Managed external developers in creating software for a variety of interactive toy products and “Plug n’ Play” TV video games • Created concept designs, reviewed milestone builds and directed voice-over recordings and script writings • Managed quality assurance testing and localization of games.

QA/Product Analyst at Six Degrees (Jul 2008 - Jan 2009)
• Worked as a QA/Product Analyst on the ActionAllStars.com website, doing daily site sweeps, bug database entry, and progress updates • Worked with both programmers and artists on problem-solving issues with the world as they came up • Did occasional video editing and footage capturing for various video projects for the company promoting the site

Producer at Five Elements (May 2013 - Present)
• Worked as a production consultant on the development of a mobile app for Fox Sports Interactive • Worked directly with development team in addressing potential schedule obstacles as they came up • Reviewed app progress with upper-management regularly to gather feedback and ensure desired deliverables were being met on time • Managed onsite QA team in bug verifications and regressions