Chris Whiteside

Current

Design Director at Propaganda Games

Past

Creative Director at ELECTRONIC ARTS CANADA
Game Director at Bigbig Studios (SCEE)
Lead Designer at Acclaim Entertainment

Lead Designer at Codemasters

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Education

Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd

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Connections

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Industry

Computer Games

Chris Whiteside’s Summary

7 published games in a lead design/director capacity.

My goal is to continue to create Triple A product to the highest quality on time and to budget.

Chris Whiteside’s Specialties:

-Game design creation from concept to completion.

-Representation, execution and management of the game design throughout development.
-Driving product vision both internally and externally.
-Experienced team manager with the ability to lead, empower,mentor and bring the very best out in people.
-Excellent presentation and communication skills.
-Deep understanding of the industry, its genres and trends.

Chris Whiteside’s Experience

Design Director

Propaganda Games

(Public Company; Computer Games industry)

August 2009 — Present (4 months)

Disney Interactive
Creative Director

ELECTRONIC ARTS CANADA

(Computer Games industry)

2008 — 2009 (1 year )

Need for Speed Unnanounced Title
Game Director

Bigbig Studios (SCEE)

(Computer Games industry)

April 2003 — July 2008 (5 years 4 months)

Pursuit Force (PSP)
Pursuit Force Extreme Justice (PSP)
Lead Designer

Acclaim Entertainment

(Public Company; AKLM; Computer Games industry)

2001 — 2003 (2 years )

Extreme G 3 (PS2, Gamecube)
XGRA (PS2, Gamecube, Xbox)
Lead Designer

Codemasters

(Privately Held; Computer Games industry)

January 1996 — January 2001 (5 years 1 month)

Pro Race Driver (PS2, PC)
Jarrett and Labonte Racing (World Touring Cars) (PS1)

Developer on:

Insane (PC)
Colin Mcrae Rally 2 (PC)
Toca Touring Cars 2 (PC)
No Fear Downhill Mountain Biking (PS1)
World Championship Snooker (PS1)
Prince Naseem Boxing (PS1)
Music 2000 (PS1)
Brian Lara Cricket (PC)