Alisha Thayer
@alishathayer.bsky.social
Design Director and Technical Design Advocate
Come work with me! I'm looking for a Senior Level Designer to join my team! (full-time, remote) job-boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
Senior Level Designer
Remote/Flexible - USA/Canada
job-boards.greenhouse.io
May 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Come work with me! I'm looking for a Senior Level Designer to join my team! (full-time, remote) job-boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
My 5 year old was doing a maze and I heard him sigh in mild frustration as he said, “Oh, GAME DESIGNERS!”
March 30, 2025 at 3:08 AM
My 5 year old was doing a maze and I heard him sigh in mild frustration as he said, “Oh, GAME DESIGNERS!”
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That's a wrap for me for #gdc this year! I'm exhausted, happy, and excited for next year. Thanks to everyone who came to my talk; I felt incredibly loved and supported!
Annnnd now, back to work!
Annnnd now, back to work!
March 21, 2025 at 3:34 PM
That's a wrap for me for #gdc this year! I'm exhausted, happy, and excited for next year. Thanks to everyone who came to my talk; I felt incredibly loved and supported!
Annnnd now, back to work!
Annnnd now, back to work!
Reposted by Alisha Thayer
Reposted by Alisha Thayer
GDC's just about a week away & I've seen all the talks for Rules of the Game & I bet you'll like them as much as I do!
We're Thursday at 3:30, come see what rules will be shared by @carlaeng.bsky.social @ekanaut.bsky.social @nfalstein.bsky.social @harvey1966.bsky.social @alishathayer.bsky.social
We're Thursday at 3:30, come see what rules will be shared by @carlaeng.bsky.social @ekanaut.bsky.social @nfalstein.bsky.social @harvey1966.bsky.social @alishathayer.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 9:37 PM
GDC's just about a week away & I've seen all the talks for Rules of the Game & I bet you'll like them as much as I do!
We're Thursday at 3:30, come see what rules will be shared by @carlaeng.bsky.social @ekanaut.bsky.social @nfalstein.bsky.social @harvey1966.bsky.social @alishathayer.bsky.social
We're Thursday at 3:30, come see what rules will be shared by @carlaeng.bsky.social @ekanaut.bsky.social @nfalstein.bsky.social @harvey1966.bsky.social @alishathayer.bsky.social
I'll be at GDC this year presenting in schedule.gdconf.com/session/rule...!
I'll be doing a talk on technical design called "Learn to Stop Worrying and Love the One-Off," which covers lessons for technical designers on how to balance technical order with creative chaos. Stop by if you're around!
I'll be doing a talk on technical design called "Learn to Stop Worrying and Love the One-Off," which covers lessons for technical designers on how to balance technical order with creative chaos. Stop by if you're around!
Rules of the Game 2025: Uncommon Techniques from Insightful Designers
20th March, 2025 05:00pm - 06:00pm - Every designer knows that game rules are what create gameplay, but figuring out the rules we use ...
schedule.gdconf.com
March 4, 2025 at 3:12 AM
I'll be at GDC this year presenting in schedule.gdconf.com/session/rule...!
I'll be doing a talk on technical design called "Learn to Stop Worrying and Love the One-Off," which covers lessons for technical designers on how to balance technical order with creative chaos. Stop by if you're around!
I'll be doing a talk on technical design called "Learn to Stop Worrying and Love the One-Off," which covers lessons for technical designers on how to balance technical order with creative chaos. Stop by if you're around!
Join me at GDC on Thursday, March 20th at 5:00PM! schedule.gdconf.com/session/rule...
Rules of the Game 2025: Uncommon Techniques from Insightful Designers | 2025 Schedule | Game Developers Conference (GDC)
Attend 750 sessions for game designers, programmers, artists, producers, audio, business, and marketing professionals over 5 days at GDC.
schedule.gdconf.com
February 14, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Join me at GDC on Thursday, March 20th at 5:00PM! schedule.gdconf.com/session/rule...
Reposted by Alisha Thayer
Well well well... I do have some good news - my Rules of the Game session will be back for GDC '25! With lovely designers @alishathayer.bsky.social @carlaeng.bsky.social @ekanaut.bsky.social @harvey1966.bsky.social @nfalstein.bsky.social
schedule.gdconf.com/session/rule...
schedule.gdconf.com/session/rule...
Rules of the Game 2025: Uncommon Techniques from Insightful Designers | 2025 Schedule | Game Developers Conference (GDC)
Attend 750 sessions for game designers, programmers, artists, producers, audio, business, and marketing professionals over 5 days at GDC.
schedule.gdconf.com
November 19, 2024 at 6:54 PM
Well well well... I do have some good news - my Rules of the Game session will be back for GDC '25! With lovely designers @alishathayer.bsky.social @carlaeng.bsky.social @ekanaut.bsky.social @harvey1966.bsky.social @nfalstein.bsky.social
schedule.gdconf.com/session/rule...
schedule.gdconf.com/session/rule...
I’ll be speaking at GDC 2025 as a contributor to "Rules of the Game 2025: Uncommon Techniques from Insightful Designers"! Join me in practically exploring how technical designers can balance healthy creative chaos with game stability and content-at-scale. schedule.gdconf.com/session/rule...
Rules of the Game 2025: Uncommon Techniques from Insightful Designers | 2025 Schedule | Game Developers Conference (GDC)
Attend 750 sessions for game designers, programmers, artists, producers, audio, business, and marketing professionals over 5 days at GDC.
schedule.gdconf.com
November 19, 2024 at 7:21 PM
I’ll be speaking at GDC 2025 as a contributor to "Rules of the Game 2025: Uncommon Techniques from Insightful Designers"! Join me in practically exploring how technical designers can balance healthy creative chaos with game stability and content-at-scale. schedule.gdconf.com/session/rule...
I just taught my four-year-old son, a natural lawyer and min/maxer, how to earn money. Pray for me.
November 19, 2024 at 2:50 AM
I just taught my four-year-old son, a natural lawyer and min/maxer, how to earn money. Pray for me.
Nice seeing it get a little more lively over here!
February 13, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Nice seeing it get a little more lively over here!
I didn't know James McCaffrey personally, but I remember being so star-struck and honored to work near his orbit on Max Payne 3. I am a huge fan, and receiving deliveries of his performances to bring to life in gameplay is a cherished memory. RIP to a brilliant and unique actor.
December 18, 2023 at 11:30 PM
I didn't know James McCaffrey personally, but I remember being so star-struck and honored to work near his orbit on Max Payne 3. I am a huge fan, and receiving deliveries of his performances to bring to life in gameplay is a cherished memory. RIP to a brilliant and unique actor.
I have two senior design roles open on my team at Crystal Dynamics, both remote!
Senior Technical Designer, Player Abilities
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
Senior Combat Designer
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
Senior Technical Designer, Player Abilities
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
Senior Combat Designer
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
Senior Technical Designer, Player Abilities
Flexible/Remote
boards.greenhouse.io
November 28, 2023 at 3:33 AM
I have two senior design roles open on my team at Crystal Dynamics, both remote!
Senior Technical Designer, Player Abilities
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
Senior Combat Designer
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
Senior Technical Designer, Player Abilities
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
Senior Combat Designer
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
Volition friends, my heart breaks to hear the news today. Crystal is hiring, and my team in particular, so if you are searching, please reach out. (Design, Production, Engineering)
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
Lead Combat Designer
Remote/Flexible
boards.greenhouse.io
August 31, 2023 at 6:09 PM
Volition friends, my heart breaks to hear the news today. Crystal is hiring, and my team in particular, so if you are searching, please reach out. (Design, Production, Engineering)
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
Our gameplay systems team is really special. If you know a Senior Producer that is looking around, I'd love to chat with them! boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
Senior Producer, Gameplay Systems
Remote/Flexible
boards.greenhouse.io
August 24, 2023 at 5:12 PM
Our gameplay systems team is really special. If you know a Senior Producer that is looking around, I'd love to chat with them! boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
I'm looking for a Lead Combat Designer to join my amazing team! https://boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynamics/jobs/4304127005
August 14, 2023 at 10:49 PM
I'm looking for a Lead Combat Designer to join my amazing team! https://boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynamics/jobs/4304127005
Greetings from the land of My Sugared Up Kid Just Accidentally Dropped An Ice Pack on My Face
August 14, 2023 at 1:40 AM
Greetings from the land of My Sugared Up Kid Just Accidentally Dropped An Ice Pack on My Face
No spoilers, but I just started reading House of Leaves for the first time, and I’m LOVING it.
August 13, 2023 at 5:59 PM
No spoilers, but I just started reading House of Leaves for the first time, and I’m LOVING it.