Julius Carter - Lead Game Designer - U.S. Army Veteran and Iraqi Combat Veteran
Release Date: 11/27/2024
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Julius’ Bio
Julius Carter grew up in Poughkeepsie, NY, until the age of 12. At 13, he lived in Florida with his father, where he experienced virtual reality (VR) for the first time. At 14, he returned to live with his mother in Red Hook, NY, earning his GED at 17 to join the U.S. Army.
Military Service Timeline: (19Kilo) Armored Crewman (M1A1 Abrams) E5(P) • 2001–2002: Stationed in South Korea • 2002–2004: Stationed in Kansas (Ft. Riley) with an Iraq tour • 2004–2005: Stationed in South Korea • 2005–2008: Stationed in Germany with an Iraq tour
After exiting the Army, Julius remained in Germany, enrolling in business school at Schiller University in Heidelberg.
In 2009, he moved to Texas, attending Brazosport Community College and later the Art Institute of Houston to study Game Development. During this time, he also worked as a car salesperson for Honda.
In 2012, Julius left the U.S. to return to Germany, where he began his professional game development career at Crytek. While at Crytek, he also pursued stand-up comedy, hosting a bi-monthly show that gained early success.
Career Progression: • Crytek, Germany: Transitioned into professional game development and stand-up comedy. • CI Games, Poland: Advanced his career in game development. • Playmagic, Malta: Continued his journey in game design, freelancing for the company after moving to Thailand for a year. • Ubisoft Singapore: Contributed to large-scale game projects while launching his own gamification business.
His largest client had over 20 million users. • Virtuos Sparx, Vietnam: Worked as a Lead Game Designer, further honing his expertise. • Bootloader, Vietnam: Joined as a consultant and transitioned to a full-time role.
Throughout his career, Julius has excelled in game design, gamification, and immersive technologies such as AR and VR. His global experiences and entrepreneurial spirit have shaped his innovative approach to creating engaging user experiences and developing groundbreaking digital products.
Present: Julius continues to push boundaries in game development and consulting while exploring new ventures and opportunities.
We talked about the following and other items
Journey to Game Development
Transition to Military Service
Military Experience and Transition Challenges
Game Development Journey
Game Development Process and Market Trends
Challenges and Opportunities in the Gaming Industry
Personal Experiences and Cultural Differences
Future Plans and Career Goals
Advice for Aspiring Game Developers
Current Job and Future Plans
Remote Work and Management
Day in the Life of a Game Designer
Favorite Games and Influences
Lead Designer Role and Industry Challenges
Living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Favorite Districts and Local Culture
Family Visits and Local Experiences
Mentorship and Career Advice
Future of Gaming
AI Concerns
Space Travel and Future Inventions
Game Development and Privacy
Future of Gaming and Compliance
Climate Responsibility and Energy Efficiency
Julius’ Social Media
Julius’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliusdesigner/
Julius’ Advice
Treat each other better. Have respect for the common man. You might be a grumpy dude, but if you go outside and you see somebody struggling. Sometimes it's just that simple hello that gets them from doing or being what they plan on being because of their life status. Everybody has low points, and sometimes it's you. You got to just be kind to people. Have respect for one another.