🎮 GAME DEVELOPER

Creating immersive worlds
with code & art

Game developer & technical artist specializing in Unity, Unreal Engine, and custom shaders. Bringing game worlds to life since 2018.

Los Angeles / Remote

Open for work

8+ games shipped

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game tools

My arsenal

Engines, frameworks, and tools I master

about me

Crafting interactive experiences with passion

Hey, I'm Claypool — a game developer with a passion for creating memorable gameplay experiences. Over the past 6 years, I've worked on titles ranging from indie darlings to AAA projects.

Great games aren't just played — they're experienced, remembered, and shared.

I specialize in gameplay programming, shader development, and technical art. When I'm not coding, I contribute to open-source game tools and create educational content for aspiring game devs.

core skills

Unity/C# Unreal/C++ ShaderLab/HLSL Blender Substance Painter Git/Perforce

Work with me Resume

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Game Awards2x nominee

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Shipped8+ titles

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Community10k+ followers

worked with

plus indie studios worldwide

my specialties

Game dev expertise

Specialized skills to bring your game to life

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Gameplay Programming

Smooth controls, responsive mechanics, and engaging player interactions.

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Shader Development

Custom visual effects, stylized rendering, and performance optimization.

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AI & Behavior Trees

Intelligent NPCs, pathfinding, and dynamic difficulty systems.

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World Building

Procedural generation, level design, and immersive environments.

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Performance Optimization

60+ FPS, memory management, and platform-specific tuning.

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Technical Art

Pipeline development, asset optimization, and VFX creation.

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Turn your game idea into reality

From prototype to full release — I help indie studios and publishers bring their visions to life with professional game development.

games shipped

4.9★

client rating

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creativity

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Unity

Unreal

Shaders

how I work

From concept to launch

A collaborative game development process that delivers results

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Discovery & Concept

Understanding your vision, game mechanics, and target audience.

Game design doc Prototyping Market research

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Pre-production

Building core systems, selecting tools, and creating technical roadmap.

Tech stack Pipeline setup Milestone planning

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Production

Agile sprints with regular playtests and iterative improvements.

Weekly builds QA testing Polish passes

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Launch & Support

Release management, post-launch patches, and community support.

Store submission Patch management Analytics

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dev blog

Game dev insights

Tutorials, tips, and behind-the-scenes

Shaders

🔥 Featured

Mar 15, 2025 8 min read 3.2k views

Creating Stylized Water Shaders in Unity

Learn how to create beautiful, performant water shaders with refraction, reflection, and foam effects.

#Unity #Shaders #VFX

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Unreal

Feb 2, 2025 6 min read 18 comments

Optimizing Nanite for Mobile Games

Best practices for using Unreal's Nanite technology on mobile platforms.

#Unreal #Optimization #Mobile

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Jan 10, 2025 7 min read 4.9 rating

Behavior Trees vs State Machines

Choosing the right AI architecture for your game NPCs.

#AI #Gameplay #Unity

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Optimization

Dec 5, 2024 5 min read

GPU Optimization Techniques

How to achieve 60+ FPS on console and mobile platforms.

#Performance #Rendering #GPU

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Procedural

Nov 18, 2024 9 min read

Procedural Dungeon Generation

Creating infinite, replayable levels with wave function collapse.

#Procedural #LevelDesign #Unity

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VFX

Oct 22, 2024 4 min read

Particle Systems Masterclass

Creating stunning visual effects with Unity's VFX Graph.

#VFX #Particles #Unity

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Multiplayer

Sep 8, 2024 10 min read Netcode

Building Multiplayer Games with Netcode

From client-authoritative to server-authoritative architectures.

#Multiplayer #Netcode #Unity

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Animation

⚡ Hot

Aug 20, 2024 6 min read Animation

2D Skeletal Animation Workflow

From rigging to runtime — complete guide for 2D games.

#Animation #2D #Spine

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Audio

Jul 15, 2024 5 min read Sound Design

Dynamic Audio Systems in Games

Implementing adaptive music and spatial sound effects.

#Audio #Wwise #FMod

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recognition

Milestones & achievements

Awards, nominations, and contributions

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Best Indie Game 2024

Game Awards 2024

For outstanding achievement in game design and innovation

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Unity Certified Developer

Unity Technologies

Professional level · 2024

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Epic MegaGrant Recipient

Epic Games

For innovative Unreal Engine projects

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Top Game Dev 2025

80 Level

Featured in annual ranking

Games Shipped

Awards Won

15k+

Community

Conferences

open source

Game dev tools

Code and tools I've shared with the community

unity-shader-library ⭐ 2.1k

Collection of 50+ custom shaders for Unity URP/HDRP

Unity Shaders HLSL

godot-procedural-terrain ⭐ 1.8k

Procedural terrain generation for Godot Engine

Godot GDScript Procedural

unreal-ai-toolkit ⭐ 950

Modular AI behavior tree components for Unreal Engine

Unreal C++ AI

faq

Common questions

Everything you need to know about working with me

What engines do you work with?

I specialize in Unity (C#) and Unreal Engine (C++/Blueprint). I also have experience with Godot and custom engines for specific projects.

Can you work on existing projects?

Absolutely! I've taken over and optimized several existing projects. I can quickly get up to speed with your codebase and workflows.

What's your typical development timeline?

Timelines vary by project scope. A simple mobile game might take 2-3 months, while a complex 3D title could take 6-12 months. I'll provide a detailed roadmap before starting.

Do you handle publishing and store submissions?

Yes! I have experience submitting games to Steam, Epic Games Store, iOS App Store, Google Play, and Nintendo Switch.

featured games

Recent releases

Games I've developed from concept to launch

Action RPG

Neon Storm

Cyberpunk action RPG with dynamic combat system

2024 · Unity

Platformer

Spirit Runner

Fast-paced 2D platformer with fluid movement

2024 · Unity

Puzzle

Chronos Shift

Time-bending puzzle mechanics

2023 · Unreal

Roguelike

Dungeon Crawler

Procedural dungeon crawler with permadeath

2023 · Unity

Artifact Hunter

Immersive VR exploration game

2024 · Unreal

Mobile

Tiny Guardians

Tower defense with charming art style

2024 · Unity

kind words

What studios say

Collaborations that made a difference

"Claypool delivered our game ahead of schedule. The shader work alone is worth the investment — our game looks stunning."

Sarah Chen

Game Director, PixelForge

"The AI system he built for our NPCs exceeded expectations. Players love the intelligent behaviors."

Marcus Rivera

CTO, Starlight Games

"One of the most talented developers I've worked with. He understands both the technical and creative sides of game development."

Emma Watson

Producer, Neon Interactive

"He optimized our game to run at 60fps on Switch — something we thought was impossible. Absolute wizard."

David Kim

Lead Engineer, Orbit Studio

🎮 let's make games

Ready to create your next masterpiece?

I'm available for freelance projects, studio contracts, or full‑time collaborations. Let's bring your game to life.

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location

Los Angeles / remote

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email

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Creating immersive worlds with code & art

My arsenal

Crafting interactive experiences with passion

core skills

Game dev expertise

Gameplay Programming

Shader Development

AI & Behavior Trees

World Building

Performance Optimization

Technical Art

Turn your game idea into reality

From concept to launch

Discovery & Concept

Pre-production

Production

Launch & Support

Game dev insights

Creating Stylized Water Shaders in Unity