Christian Leroux

Provided creative services for a wide range of clients across digital media and visual storytelling. • Delivered graphic design and video editing projects using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Audition. • Produced visual assets with a strong emphasis on clarity, composition, and storytelling. • Managed client relationships, deadlines, and revisions independently over a long-term freelance career. • Developed a detail-oriented, user-focused mindset that now informs my approach to game QA and UX evaluation.

Tested and supported live location-based virtual reality experiences in production environments. • Conducted hands-on QA testing for LBVR experiences using Meta Quest headsets in live, customer-facing environments. • Assisted with headset setup, build deployment, and troubleshooting, including Android-based builds and hardware configuration. • Identified environmental, tracking, and usability risks, contributing to safer and more reliable player experiences. • Tested real-time fixes and validated changes under operational constraints. • Supported live operations, requiring adaptability, clear communication, and rapid issue resolution.

Worked on AAA console titles with a focus on Xbox certification and high-quality player experience. • Performed Xbox certification testing (XR, TRC compliance), functional testing, and regression testing on multiple AAA titles including Mortal Kombat 1, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, and Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions. • Identified, documented, and tracked defects using Jira, producing clear, reproducible bug reports with supporting evidence. • Collaborated closely with developers, producers, and fellow QA testers to verify fixes and ensure compliance with platform requirements. • Executed test cases across gameplay systems, UI, performance, and stability in late-stage production builds with the assistance of TestRail. • Contributed to maintaining quality standards under tight deadlines during certification milestones.

Collaborated with writers and editors to produce long-form and short-form video content for digital platforms. • Assisted in editing long-form pop culture content as well as short films, including projects in the true crime genre. • Produced promotional teasers and social-first edits, adapting content for mobile consumption across Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. • Worked closely with writers, editors, and producers to refine pacing, clarity, and narrative flow. • Supported review and feedback workflows using Frame.io, ensuring efficient iteration and version control. • Edited primarily in Adobe Premiere Pro, maintaining consistency with brand and editorial standards.

Worked as a graphic designer and video producer for a major YouTube multi-channel network, "Freedom!". • Designed branding and visual assets for digital video content and network initiatives. • Edited and produced video content using Premiere Pro and After Effects, supporting a variety of creators and formats. • Co-produced a daily show, “Impulse,” focused on technology, video games, and geek culture. • Collaborated with hosts and production staff on show structure, visuals, and post-production workflows. • Operated in a fast-paced production environment with daily deadlines and high output expectations.

Taught English fundamentals to children in a structured summer camp environment. • Designed and delivered a two-week English curriculum for students aged 7–14. • Taught multiple rotating groups over an 8-week program. • Adapted lessons to varying skill levels, emphasizing clarity, engagement, and comprehension. • Developed strong communication and instructional skills.

Provided customer-facing sales and support in a fast-paced retail environment. • Advised customers on consumer electronics using a needs-based sales approach. • Sold and supported telecom services (Internet, mobility, cable, telephony) through Bell and Virgin Mobile partnerships. • Delivered clear product explanations while meeting sales and customer satisfaction goals.

Supported operations and coordination for a large-scale comic convention. • Assisted event promoters during a period of rapid attendance growth. • Supported merchandise organization and sales. • Communicated with staff, vendors, and guests to ensure smooth event operations. • Worked effectively in a high-traffic, time-sensitive environment.