Cheyenne Decker

Oversaw multiple cross-functional development teams including Player Combat, Economy and Systems, while serving as lead producer for the majority of Intrepid's monthly livestreams. Led strategic initiatives to redefine production pipelines, improve communication, and align development processes with long-term studio goals. Key Contributions & Achievements: -Directed interdisciplinary content pipelines, ensuring efficient handoffs, communication, collaboration, and milestone delivery across teams. -Fully restructured the Jira backend for optimized tracking, planning, roadmaps, and cross-team visibility. -Redefined the livestream process streamlining planning, organization, communication, and QA integration for monthly community updates. Served as lead producer on most of our monthly livestreams and support producer on the remainder, managing large-scale teams (40–120+ members) to deliver high-quality community showcases. -Orchestrated a studio-wide team restructuring, establishing core feature teams and strike teams to enhance flexibility and productivity. -Collaborated directly with studio leadership, including directors and the CEO, to review and approve content for release. -Advocated for and supported training, promotion, and career growth of team members.

Led the creative vision and full production for a fun, original indie game that pioneered a proprietary live-action video capture and integration process I personally developed and innovated. Integrated my specialized video production team from Gameplay Productions into Midnight Sea Studios indie development pipeline, bridging cinematic live-action assets with dynamic gameplay for a unique, high-fidelity player experience. -Served as Creative Director and Executive Producer, defining and steering the overall creative vision for an original IP project from concept to execution. -Crafted the high-level project vision and artistic direction, ensuring cohesive storytelling, aesthetics, and player experience across all elements. -Designed core gameplay systems and mechanics, balancing fun, challenge, and innovation to create engaging, player-driven interactions. -Pioneered a proprietary live-action video capture process for asset creation, streamlining production and delivering high-fidelity, realistic visuals efficiently. -Contributed hands-on to 3D modeling, animation, and level design, bridging creative leadership with technical implementation. -Led creative writing and world-building for the IP, developing compelling narratives, characters, and lore that deepened player immersion. -Acted as Scrum Master, facilitating agile workflows, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to keep the team aligned and on schedule. -Directed UX/UI design, creating intuitive interfaces and player flows that enhanced accessibility and overall satisfaction. -Managed a cross-functional team of artists, designers, developers, fostered collaboration and resolved any blockers.

Full-Service Media House Specializing in Gameplay-Focused Video Content Gameplay Productions is a dedicated production team of passionate, hardcore gamers with decades of combined experience at industry-leading studios including Riot Games, Activision Blizzard, Electronic Arts, and more. We deliver AAA-quality video content with unmatched attention to detail born from deep industry knowledge and genuine love for the games we showcase. We know firsthand the challenges of building and sustaining vibrant gaming communities. Leveraging our extensive expertise in community-driven video assets, we partner with developers and studios to craft strategic, high-impact content that educates, entertains, and most importantly keeps players deeply engaged with your game long-term. Key Strengths: -Cinematic trailers, gameplay deep-dives, promotional series, and community spotlights produced to the highest standards. -Tailored strategies to boost retention, hype launches, and foster loyal fanbases. -Seamless integration of live-action, motion graphics, and in-game footage for authentic, immersive results. -Custom strategies to elevate your marketing and brand identity.

Led end-to-end video production for EA Access and Origin platforms, driving gameplay-focused content to promote subscription services, individual titles, and community engagement across global audiences. -Served as Lead Producer for all gameplay-related video content, including trailers, service marketing videos, in-depth game walkthroughs, tip/tutorials, and curated user-generated content (UGC) compilations -managing full production lifecycle from concept and capture through editing, post-production, and delivery. -Consulted on brand strategy, marketing initiatives, and optimized video release pipelines to maximize reach, engagement, and alignment with EA's subscription ecosystem. -Managed the EA Access YouTube channel, overseeing content strategy, uploads, performance monitoring, and growth tactics for a key promotional platform. -Contributed to the development of a worldwide localization pipeline, ensuring high-quality, culturally adapted video assets for international markets. -Updated and optimized the distribution pipeline for Origin game media pages by developing and implementing a comprehensive asset-gathering and integration strategy across EA teams and titles. -Designed and produced video, marketing, and user-engagement content for the Xfinity Games streaming service (in partnership with Comcast), delivering seamless gameplay experiences and promotional materials for streamed EA titles.

Functioned as a solo video producer for EA's free-to-play division, owning all aspects of video content creation for Dawngate (a team-based MOBA) while supporting major live events and cross-title demos. -Produced 100% of video content for Dawngate as a one-person team writing scripts, capturing gameplay, editing, compiling assets, and delivering polished trailers, promos, tips, and community videos to drive player acquisition and retention. -Served as voice actor for all video content, adding authentic narration and personality to enhance engagement. -Delivered high-impact stage demos at Gamescom 2014, including full production for Dawngate, Shadow Realms, Star Wars: The Old Republic, and assistance on Battlefield: Hardline coordinating live captures, editing, and on-site execution under tight deadlines. -Consulted on marketing and community outreach strategies, providing insights to align video assets with broader player engagement and growth goals.

Led production of flagship gameplay video content for League of Legends, including the iconic Champion Spotlight and Skin Highlight series driving massive global viewership and supporting Riot's marketing, community, and player education efforts. -Produced the Champion Spotlight and Skin Highlight video series, generating over 100 million combined views worldwide and becoming key promotional assets for new champions, skins, and updates. -Developed and implemented a comprehensive worldwide localization process for gameplay videos and marketing content, enabling high-quality, culturally adapted assets to reach international audiences efficiently. -Tracked and managed all projects, milestones, assets, and release pipelines to ensure on-time delivery across high-volume production schedules. -Designed and launched a cross-departmental video asset acquisition pipeline, streamlining sourcing and integration of gameplay footage from all Riot production teams for consistent, high-fidelity content. -Built and trained a new gameplay video team from the ground up mentoring members on video editing, capture techniques, script development, storyboarding, and writing to establish a scalable, high-performing unit. -Conceived, designed, and developed two new original video series, expanding Riot's content portfolio with fresh formats to boost engagement and community connection.

Developed and produced an official 10-episode multiplayer training guide series for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, equipping players with essential skills, strategies, and tips to master the game's innovative multiplayer modes (Pick 10 system, new mechanics, etc.) during its launch and peak popularity. -Wrote full scripts for the 10-episode series, including detailed narration, gameplay capture instructions, storyboards, and shot directions guiding the video capture team to deliver clear, engaging educational content. -Co-directed the gameplay capture process, overseeing on-the-ground execution to ensure high-quality footage that accurately demonstrated techniques, loadouts, map strategies, and core multiplayer features. -Served as voice-over talent for the entire series, providing professional narration that added personality, clarity, and immersion to help new and veteran players improve their skills and enjoy the game more effectively.

Contributed to the growth of an early-stage gaming startup by driving product strategy, revenue through sponsorships and partnerships, and high-engagement video content to promote the service and host custom tournaments. -Consulted on product development, marketing strategy, and partnership opportunities, providing insights from deep industry experience (Riot, EA, Activision) to shape the platform's features, user experience, and go-to-market approach. -Secured sponsorships and built strategic partnerships for the service and custom gaming tournaments generating revenue, expanding reach, and creating collaborative events that boosted visibility and community participation. -Wrote, produced, and hosted original video content for the company, including marketing promos, educational tutorials, and service spotlights—designed to showcase features, attract users, drive adoption, and position the startup as a go-to resource in the gaming space.

Produced high-impact commercials, gameplay-focused content, and original series for leading gaming brands and Machinima's flagship channels, while running an independent YouTube presence that fed into network collaborations. -Developed and produced product commercials for major gaming/hardware companies including Microsoft, Sony, and Mad Catz, delivering polished marketing videos that highlighted features, gameplay integration, and brand messaging to drive consumer engagement. -Wrote, produced, and edited content for Machinima's Respawn channel (their dedicated gameplay-focused network hub), creating standout pieces for one of YouTube's top gaming destinations at the time showcasing best-in-class gameplay, commentary, and entertainment. -Ran and directed my own independent YouTube channel, producing custom video series tailored for Machinima channels serving as content director to conceptualize, script, capture, edit, and optimize series that aligned with network standards and contributed to broader audience growth.

Managed locations and on-set operations for offsite shoots on Iron Man 2, focusing on complex special effects sequences across challenging environments ensuring seamless execution for one of the highest-grossing films of its year. -Oversaw all offsite locations primarily involving special effects scenes, coordinating logistics, permits, and site preparations to support high-production-value action and VFX integration. -Served as the primary on-site problem-solver: First to arrive and last to leave each day, proactively addressing security concerns, unanticipated issues, crew operational challenges, delays, or disruptions ensuring all teams (camera, lighting, effects, grips, etc.) could function at full capacity without interruptions. -Directed and organized multiple production teams on location, aligning departments for smooth filming flow, enforcing schedules, facilitating communication, and maintaining safety/efficiency standards under tight deadlines and high-pressure conditions.