What I Offer

I provide specialist support in both game design and production, helping teams strengthen their creative vision and deliver projects with clarity and momentum. See my portfolio for examples of external projects I’ve supported.

Design

Vision and Goals Refinement Working with you to clarify your vision and refine goals, then shaping these into a clear, actionable design plan.
Design Audit A thorough review of mechanics, systems, onboarding and player experience, ensuring your game is consistently driving toward its intended vision.
Systems and Feature Design Injecting fresh thinking and inventive mechanics to help your game evolve beyond its current design and stand out in a crowded market.
Narrative and World-building Story structure, quest and mission design, character development, and integrating narrative meaningfully with gameplay.
Ongoing Design Support Retainer‑based collaboration for a set number of hours per week, providing continuous input and hands‑on design support to help your game reach its full potential.

Production

Project Planning and Scoping Defining goals, milestones, scope and constraints, then shaping them into a realistic roadmap.
Production Audit Analysing tools, workflows, roles and handoffs to identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements to how the team operates.
Full‑Lifecycle Expertise Using experience across development disciplines and multi-platform release to strengthen communication, support better decision‑making and detect issues early.
Development Pipeline Improving how work flows from idea to shipped feature across internal and external teams, including tracking, prioritisation and release readiness.
Ongoing Production Support Retainer-based support for consistent production guidance, helping the team maintain momentum, adapt to change, and keep the project on track over time.

Let’s Work Together

If you’d like to work together, share a few details about your project using the form here. I’ll review your message and get back to you as soon as I can.

"Game-changing, in the most literal sense. The work that Grant has been doing on Planet Possible has changed the face of the product and our strategy. Certainly someone to have on your team."

Jon Reynolds - Planet Possible
"Genuinely, thank you, you opened my eyes to something different, and wow, thinking through your audit, I could save months by pivoting, so thank you very much!"

Kohi - The Circuit
"Not only is Grant a highly skilled game designer, but he also has a natural ability to bring out the best in those around him. His positive attitude and supportive nature created a collaborative work environment that allowed our team to thrive."

Eduard Erwee - Brainspark Games

I’ve spent 30+ years asking the same question: “Ok great… but why?”

Why did that game stay with me after I put it down? What exactly made it compelling? What fell short? How did others experience it?

I have a profound love for games, and I believe the medium only evolves when we question everything.

What I Offer

Design

Production

Let’s Work Together

"Game-changing, in the most literal sense. The work that Grant has been doing on Planet Possible has changed the face of the product and our strategy. Certainly someone to have on your team."

"Genuinely, thank you, you opened my eyes to something different, and wow, thinking through your audit, I could save months by pivoting, so thank you very much!"

"Not only is Grant a highly skilled game designer, but he also has a natural ability to bring out the best in those around him. His positive attitude and supportive nature created a collaborative work environment that allowed our team to thrive."