Ty Buser
Ty Buser
Level Designer and Game Developer
Raleigh, NC, United States

Summary

As a Level Designer with over two decades of experience, having worked on Black Ops 3, Halo Infinite, Gears 5, and indie titles like Hawken, I thrive at the intersection of creativity and technical precision, crafting worlds that flow and captivate players. In my career I have managed talented designers, mentored junior designers, and as an individual contributor crafted innovative levels and mechanics, primarily in shooters and multiplayer games. I’m passionate about designing layouts that balance flow, strategy, and spectacle, always pushing to refine pipelines and introduce novel gameplay mechanics that deepen player engagement.

Adaptable and collaborative, I excel at solving complex design challenges while fostering team alignment to bring bold, unseen ideas to life. From developing tools to streamline workflows to iterating smartly through testing, I’m driven by a curiosity to explore new genres and a commitment to creating memorable, immersive experiences.

Let’s connect to build something unforgettable.

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Skills

Game DesignLevel DesignTeam ManagementBlueprintsTool

Software proficiency

Fusion 360
Fusion 360
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
Radiant
Radiant

Productions

    • Video Game
      Splitgate 2
    • Year
      2025
    • Role
      Principal Level Designer
    • Company
      1047 Games
    • Video Game
      Last Expedition
    • Year
      2024
    • Role
      Principal Level Designer
    • Company
      5BY5 Interactive
    • Video Game
      Halo Infinite
    • Year
      2021
    • Role
      Advanced Level Designer
    • Company
      Certain Affinity w/ 343
    • Video Game
      Gears 5
    • Year
      2019
    • Role
      Senior Level Designer
    • Company
      The Coalition
    • Video Game
      Call of Duty: Black Ops 3
    • Year
      2015
    • Role
      Level Designer
    • Company
      Treyarch
    • Video Game
      HAWKEN
    • Year
      2012
    • Role
      Lead Level Designer
    • Company
      Adhesive Games
    • Video Game
      Halo 4
    • Year
      2012
    • Role
      Level Designer
    • Company
      Certain Affinity w/ 343
    • Video Game
      Rage
    • Year
      2011
    • Role
      Level Designer
    • Company
      id Software