Javier Garavito
Education
Cornell University
, -
University of Maryland
, -Work Experience
Wizards of the Coast
Current
Wizards of the Coast
Undead Labs
2021-03-01 - 2024-03-01
Undead Labs
End of Saints
2018-04-01 - 2021-03-01
End of Saints
Amazon
2013-10-01 - 2018-04-01
Amazon
Microsoft
2011-03-01 - 2013-10-01
Microsoft
Independent
2010-05-01 - 2011-03-01
Independent
Smith & Tinker, Inc.
2008-06-01 - 2010-04-01
Smith & Tinker, Inc.
Nightlight Studios
2002-12-01 - 2008-05-01
Nightlight Studios
Game Designer
2001-01-01 - 2002-09-01
Game Designer
Crave Entertainment
1999-02-01 - 1999-08-01
Crave Entertainment
Skills
Summary
With 30 years of experience in the games industry, I'm a passionate and versatile creative leader who thrives on building teams and bringing ideas to life. My core competencies include creative management, game design, and relationship facilitation. I have a proven track record of managing high-performing teams, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and delivering quality products on time and on budget. I've also successfully secured and executed creative development agreements with major clients such as Sony, Nintendo, Apple, Disney, and NASA. I'm eager to learn new skills, explore new genres, and create new player engagement methods to enhance the enjoyment of existing and emerging platforms. My mission is to inspire and empower others to deliver and grow through curiosity, a shared vision, resonant storytelling, and humility.
