Emily O’Neal
I’m a creative director and game designer with a proven track record of shipping award-winning games, crafting immersive experiences, and driving innovation across gaming, XR, and interactive media.
I’m a creative director and game designer with a proven track record of shipping award-winning games, crafting immersive experiences, and driving innovation across gaming, XR, and interactive media.
Featured Work
Nano
Created VR educational game from concept to award-winning launch.
2023
Lighthaus Inc
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POSTAL 2 Redux + VR
Directed the progression system, campaign design and UI/UX for VR adaptation of viral rhythm game.
In Production
Flat2VR Studios
Team Beef
Running with Scissors
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RoboQuest VR
Supported gameplay and UI/UX design to guide the VR adaptation of fast-paced roguelike shooter.
In Production
Flat2VR Studios
RyseUp
Starbreeze
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Out of Sight VR
Led VR interaction design for cozy horror game blending narrative with 2nd person gameplay.
2025
Flat2 VR Studios
The Gang
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Universal Studios Mobile Experience
Defined progression and ranking systems for future mobile experience.
2025
Forward Studio
Universal Studios
Work under NDA.
Trombone Champ: Unflattened
Directed the progression system, campaign design and UI/UX for VR adaptation of viral rhythm game.
2024
Flat2VR Studios
Holy Wow
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Creative Lead
Sky Runner
Directed game design, UI/UX, concept vision, and production for this mixed-reality drone game
2025
Flat2VR Studios
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Surviving Mars: Pioneer
Guided the project through its final production phases for the early access and launch builds.
2025
Flat2VR Studios
Bolverk Games
Paradox Interactive
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More Work
Animal Crossing Redesign
Redesign for Nintendo Switch game onboarding experience
2024
ELVTR UI/UX for Gaming
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Atomaton
Outerspace city builder VR/MR game with real Chemisty
2024
Lighthaus Inc.
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Ocean II
Immersive narrative experience deployed in waterparks around the world
2021
Ballast Technologies
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Allergy Test VR
DVR game designed to reduce anxiety in pediatric allergy test patients
2020
Stanford Virtual Human Interaction Lab
Stanford Children’s Hospital
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Dragon
Underwater VR thrill ride
2020
Ballast Technologies
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Charleston Reconstructed
Location-based AR experience
2020
Brown Institute
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Graphic Design
Freelance graphic design projects over the years
2017-2024
Multiple Clients
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Experimental
Performance art and installations
2019
Multiple Clients
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