elise cole

Game Designer

Hello, I'm Elise Cole!
I'm a Game Designer currently working at Fortis Games.
Previously I've worked on Prodigy Math Game, Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures, and client work. I'm passionate about crafting memorable player experiences.I'm always happy to meet new people and talk about games!
If you'd like to get in touch, feel free to email me or reach out to me on LinkedIn.
Have a lovely day!

Profile: Elise Cole

Fortis Games

Unreleased Mobile Title

Game Designer, November 2022 - present

Working on a character collector 4X army battler under NDA.

Budge Studios

Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures

Game Designer, June 2021 - October 2021

Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures is a Mattel-branded sandbox game for iOS and Android designed for girls preschool to tween. The game aims to replicate the experience of playing with Barbie doll sets in a digital setting.Work included:

  • An achievement system to control the free to play economy and encourage feature engagement.

  • A new map system to navigate game scenes more fluidly while maintaining player immersion in the game world.

  • A 'face paint' feature to allow players to recreate the makeup fantasy of Barbie in the game.

  • Supporting the brand's release of a mainline Barbie movie with the implementation of game characters and features related to the movie.

  • LiveOps content creation including polls, fashion sets, etc.

Prodigy Education

Prodigy Math Game

Game Designer, July 2018 - May 2021

Prodigy is an educational MMORPG in which students grades 1-8 utilize solving math problems to battle monsters in a fantasy world. The game includes common MMO elements such as PvP, dungeons, and questlines.Work included:

  • The Academy, a highly-anticipated feature housing the conclusion to the mainline story.

  • The Academy Archives, the game's first dungeon featuring procedurally generated levels designed to be completed in a single classroom session.

  • Crystal Caverns, a multi-part dungeon featuring boss battles with unique mechanics and a new camera system.

  • Summerfest, the game's summer festival featuring a new race and consumable incentivizing kids to keep playing during the summer months.

  • LiveOps content creation for membership boxes, festivals, etc.