Jess Erion
Visiting Assistant Professor of Game Design, Hampshire College
Jess Erion is listed as Visiting Assistant Professor of Game Design, Hampshire College. Jess is scheduled to speak at GDC Festival of Gaming 2027 on 1 March 2027.
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About
Jess is a writer, game designer, and educator focused on subversive and thoughtful storytelling through interactive media. After completing a BA in English at Harvard University, they completed an MFA at the NYU Game Center and a fellowship with SUNY Buffalo's Palah Light Lab. Currently, Jess is a game design and development lecturer at University at Albany. Erion has worked as a senior writer, editor, and narrative designer on games like Red Thread Games' Dustborn, Carnegie Hall's Tune Crafter, Six to Start's All Hands to Freedom, and Studio Chyr's Hotel Infinity. Currently, they are working with Red Thread Games on survival RPG Hello Sunshine and other unannounced projects. Outside of work, Jess is often reading speculative fiction, watching baseball, and replaying old Harvest Moon games.
Upcoming
GDC Festival of Gaming 2027 1 March 2027 – 5 March 2027
Spoke alongside
People who have shared a session with Jess at events on B2DB.
- Akash Thakkar Audio Lead · Mobius Digital 1 shared session
- Charlie Harper Producer / Designer · Ironwood Studios / Co-op Kitchen / Lucky Tree Studios 1 shared session
- Ryan Ike Composer · Independent 1 shared session
- Ziyad Duron Systems Designer / Lead Game Designer · Magic Soup Games / Co-op Kitchen 1 shared session