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João Victor Moitas de Araujo

Game Designer | Level Designer | QA Tester | Game Developer

Professional Summary

Game Designer and QA Tester with a background in game development, level design, gameplay prototyping and quality assurance. I hold a degree in Game Design from Universidade Anhembi Morumbi and have hands-on experience developing and testing interactive experiences across multiple platforms.

My experience combines creative and technical skills, including gameplay design, level design, prototyping, bug investigation and functional testing. I have worked with engines such as Unity, Unreal Engine, GameMaker, Construct 3 and Godot, using this multidisciplinary background to understand both the player experience and the technical side of game development.

💼 Professional Experience

TestFly

Role: Quality Assurance Tester
Period: August 2025 – July 2026

  • Executed test cases across multiple client game projects, validating gameplay systems and feature implementations.
  • Performed functional, exploratory, and regression testing across different builds and platforms.
  • Identified, reproduced, and documented bugs using Jira, including clear reproduction steps, severity classification, and supporting media.
  • Managed and executed structured test cases using TestRail.
  • Maintained testing documentation and project knowledge bases using Confluence.
  • Provided detailed feedback on gameplay UX, performance issues, and visual consistency.
  • Collaborated with developers, designers, and QA teams to investigate bug triggers and improve overall game quality and stability.

CTRL+PLAY

Role: Programming & Game Development Instructor
Period: October 2021 – August 2025

  • Designed and delivered practical classes focused on programming logic and game development.
  • Taught programming concepts using Python, C++, Java, and JavaScript for students from elementary to high school levels.
  • Developed educational projects using engines such as Unity, GameMaker, Construct 3, Scratch, Roblox Studio, and Godot.
  • Guided students in game design concepts including prototyping, narrative creation, and level balancing.
  • Organized tabletop RPG sessions to encourage storytelling, creativity, and teamwork.
  • Applied QA practices in student projects, including bug identification, functional testing, and validation checklists.
  • Supported internal events, workshops, and educational Game Jams.

Criando Valor

Role: Mobile Developer / AR Developer
Period: January 2021 – April 2021

  • Developed and maintained mobile applications featuring Augmented Reality (AR) experiences.
  • Researched and implemented emerging technologies for mobile 3D content integration.
  • Modeled and textured optimized 3D assets for smartphone performance.
  • Collaborated with partner companies and AR providers during product demonstrations and testing.
  • Conducted functional and UX testing across multiple devices to improve stability and performance.

GamerXp Arena

Role: Level Designer / Gameplay Designer
Period: February 2019 – April 2019

  • Designed and balanced levels for an indie game under development.
  • Contributed to gameplay mechanics focused on player progression and challenge pacing.
  • Assisted in the creation of Game Design Documentation (GDD), detailing systems, rules, and mechanics.
  • Collaborated on sound design decisions and environmental audio integration.
  • Helped define level flow and visual identity with a player-centered design approach.

Soldier Segurança

Role: Office Assistant
Period:March 2016 – February 2017

  • Managed and updated user records within the company’s internal systems.
  • Tracked purchases, materials, and operational resources used in field activities.
  • Assisted with route planning and logistical calculations for operational missions.
  • Monitored vehicle mileage and prepared fleet activity reports.
  • Organized administrative data and supported the logistics team with operational documentation.

🎓 Education & Courses

Universidade Anhembi Morumbi

Period: 2015 – 2020

Degree: Game Design

Liceu São Paulo

High School Diploma

Colégio Minds

English language and writing course

Centro Espanhol

Spanish language and writing course

Tecnoponta

Courses: Web Design and Excel