Joel
Seguin
Game Designer with a strong emphasis on narrative and a technical focus in Unreal Engine 5, specializing in the intersection of systemic gameplay and immersive storytelling. Experienced in dialogue systems, quest design and Blueprint scripting to create cohesive player experiences. I aim to craft worlds where narrative depth and mechanics work in tandem to drive player engagement.
UE5 · Blueprint Scripting · Dialogue Systems · Quest Design · Mission Flow
Featured Projects
Each featured project breaks down its design pillars, gameplay footage and the documentation produced alongside it.
Decree of the Lich King
Designed and implemented a turn-based combat boss fight, treating the battle as a story arc with escalating stages, cinematics, and dynamic audio scripting.
View Project- 01Designed a turn-based combat boss fight on paper prototype and iterated the experience through playtesting and feedback.
- 02Implemented in Unreal Engine 5 the turn-based functionalities as well as the ability/magic system with the use of data assets.
- 03Learned how to design a boss fight and how to think of this battle as a story: implemented different boss stages, cinematics, scripts and audio.
- 04Worked closely with the animation team and ensured all animations fit the design pillars.
Life In A Day
Designed and implemented a full quest system with a dynamic quest log, branching dialogues, and meaningful narrative-driven gameplay outcomes.
View Project- 01Designed and implemented a quest in Unreal Engine 5, with objectives stored in a quest log and being updated in the UI.
- 02Implemented multiple dialogues in the game with branching narrative leading to meaningful impact on the gameplay.
- 03Improved knowledge of Behaviour Tree in Unreal Engine 5, merging dialogues and mission design.
Racers of the Fallen
Designed a dynamic race track using splines, implemented vehicle physics, and led UI/sound design for a kart racing experience.
View Project- 01Designed and implemented a race track for a kart racing game by using splines in Unreal Engine 5.
- 02Worked on the vehicle physics for the specific kart through the chaos vehicle movement component in Unreal Engine 5.
- 03Organized regular playtest sessions, collecting feedback and iterating.
- 04Designed and implemented the UI (menus and main HUD) and was in charge of the sound design.
Resource
Explored dialogue systems using Behaviour Trees, cinematic implementation, and emotional narrative scripting validated through iterative playtesting.
View Project- 01Learned how to use Behaviour Tree system to implement dialogue with choices in Unreal Engine 5.
- 02Improved knowledge on interaction system and collecting items.
- 03Learned how to implement cinematics including animations, voice acting and sound design in the game.
- 04Researched how to improve scripts and dialogue in a video game, implemented own writings and playtested these to ensure they guide the player through an emotional flow.
About
Me
I am a game designer who loves the narrative aspect of games, driven by the challenge of bridging the gap between compelling storytelling and hands-on technical execution in Unreal Engine 5.
Coming from a unique background that blends literary studies with managing a busy restaurant in Provence, I have learned how to read an audience, adapt on the fly, and orchestrate unforgettable, player-first experiences.
I love jumping directly into the engine to architect quest flows and script branching narratives through Behavior Trees, ensuring that every mechanic serves the story and every player choice carries meaningful weight. As a recent graduate, I am incredibly eager to learn, ready to collaborate, and absolutely thrilled to bring my energy and passion for cohesive design to a studio team.
Degree in Modern Literature
Faculty of Arts, Letters, Languages and Human Science, Aix-en-Provence
Restaurant Owner, L'Annexe
Salon de Provence, France
Degree in Video Game Design
The Escape Studios, London, UK
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Whether you're building a AAA narrative experience or an indie adventure, I'm ready to bring systemic storytelling to your team.
