Hey, I'm Shmoo.

I help bring games to life, from concept to launch, across diverse teams and cultures.

Working with, programmers, designers, artists and product owners, I turn ideas into experiences that engage players and meet business goals.

Portrait of Samuel Shmoo Bigus

Wearer of Many Hats

Game Production

Bringing games to life through cross-team collaboration and strategic production at every step of the process.

Whimpact!

Producer Intern contributing to multiplayer game launch on Steam

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  • Facilitate action on in-game items and track progress across departments
  • Participate in meetings and support cross-team coordination
  • Strategize directly with CEO/Producer Leah Hoyer on project direction
  • Organize and manage internal and external game tests
  • Support preparation and launch readiness for online multiplayer Steam release

Wastemancer

Managed a team of 12 from Poland, Sweden, and China to create a combo-hitting competitive game within 3 weeks

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  • Led international team from Poland, Sweden, and China to deliver complete game in 3 weeks
  • Used leading-from-behind leadership style while coaching Audio Designer
  • Managed project with Notion and Jira, used Miro for design consistency across disciplines

Poly Plaza

Produced a live service Steam released sandbox game focused on property management and economic systems

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  • Set milemarkers and monitored progress throughout development cycle
  • Worked with potential investors to secure funding and communicate project vision
  • Maintained product cohesion post-launch and made data-driven decisions based on analytics

Necromeowcy

Produced with a team of 10 a city builder cat necromancer game developed during a 7-day Game Jam

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  • Led art production and coordinated team meetings during intensive 7-day Game Jam
  • Managed art pipeline and cross-cultural collaboration with international team

Game Design

Designing mechanics, systems, and experiences that engage players

Game DesignQuest DesignMechanics DesignAI UtilizationLow Code

Poly Plaza

A sandbox game focused on property management and economic systems

Game DesignProduct DesignVisual DesignResearchPublicationsPhoto Editing

Zine #4 & Snakes and Unions

A reimagined Snakes & Ladders game exploring wealth inequality and collective action

Product DesignVisual DesignResearchPublicationsPhoto Editing

Judaic Tarot Deck

Complete deck design based on Jewish mysticism

Project Management & Strategy

Leading teams and managing complex projects across cultures

Make a Friend
StrategyProject ManagementUX ResearchGame DesignFigmaUX/UI DesignCodingAI UtilizationMarket ResearchWeb DesignPhoto Editing

Make a Friend

Social platform combining chat functionality with collaborative game creation

Next SaaS
Business StrategyProject ManagementUX/UI DesignResearchFigmaWeb DesignCodingAI Utilization

Next SaaS

Website development and monitoring solutions for businesses

Project ManagementWeb DesignUX/UI DesignCodingAI Utilization

Bigus Web Design

Crafting digital experiences through component-based design and AI

Client Collaboration

Working directly with clients to deliver solutions across cultures

Client CollaborationVideo ProductionInterviewMarketing

Save Yalla

Video production and fundraising campaign for educational resources

Client CollaborationVideo ProductionNarration

Wild Breeze Infomercial

Commercial production for a boutique bungalow resort

Zul's Highway Cafe
Client CollaborationProduct DesignVisual DesignPhoto Editing

Zul's Highway Cafe

Complete menu redesign and brand refresh

Poetry Book Cover
Client CollaborationProduct DesignVisual DesignPhoto Editing

Poetry Book Cover

Cover design for local poet's anthology

Sathanee Jam Labels
Client CollaborationProduct DesignVisual DesignPhoto Editing

Sathanee Jam Labels

Product label design for artisan restaurant