Bachelors of Science in Graphic Design
Korine Craze
UI/UX Designer
Community Manager
Brand Manager
Graphic Designer
Korine Craze
UI/UX Designer
Community Manager
Brand Manager
Graphic Designer
Welcome
I’m Korine.
Gamer and Designer in Southern California.
Since I was young, in the DOS days, I had a passion for gaming. It was something I always wanted to be involved with. I always dreamed I could make a career out of it. I have been on a journey of experiences throughout different aspects of work to land on my true passion for user design & experience.
I am looking to put my newly acquired UI/UX skills to use while continuing to grow my career in the gaming industry.
- Years I've been gaming: 30+
- Years in Gaming Industry: 7+
- Freelance: TBD
- Address: California, USA
My Services
UI/UX for Gaming
Community Management
Brand Management
Social Media
Graphic Design
Marketing
Fun Facts
Supports All Gaming Platforms
VR
Experience
Experience
Iced Coffee
& Tea
& Tea
Dog Mom
Worked At
Skills
Design Programs
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Figma
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Photoshop
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Illustrator
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InDesign
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After Effects
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Web Design
Design Skills
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Style Sheets
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Flow Charts & Wireframing
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Logo & Icon Creation
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Branding
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Player Research & Sentiment Reports
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Branding, typography, and color theory
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User interface, product design, and prototyping
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Player-centered design problem solving
COMMUNITY & MARKETING PROGRAMS
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JIRA
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Confluence
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Sprout Social
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MS Office
Knowledge
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Player Communication Development
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Marketing & Growth Strategy
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Social Media Management
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Brand Management
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ROI/KPI Reporting
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Analytics
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Influencer Relations
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Advertising
Resume
Education
2004 - 2007
The Art Institute of California
San Diego
Experience
January 2025 - March 2026
Lead Community & Marketing Manager for Studios
Oculus Studios @ Meta VR game Studios
- Directed community strategy, brand leadership, and player-engagement initiatives across all Oculus 1P
Studios, partnering with development teams on Live-Ops titles and upcoming games to drive long-term
growth; improved player sentiment, increased community participation, and contributed to studio-wide
launch readiness - Developed B2C marketing strategies for upcoming game releases, aligning community insights with
go-to-market plans; boosted pre-launch awareness, increased social reach, and supported successful launch
campaigns that exceeded engagement benchmarks - Supported marketing teams with community strategies for 2P and 3P game releases, delivering tailored
communication frameworks and creator-activation plans that increased campaign engagement and reduced
player friction during launch windows - Led a team of Community Managers, assigning resources across multiple studios and high-priority initiatives;
optimized team workflows, improved cross-studio alignment, and increased overall team output
Feb. 2024 - Feb. 2025
Sr. Community Manager & Assoc. UI/UX On Batman: Arkham Shadow
Camouflaj Studio @ META VR GAME STUDIOS
- Created and implemented the title’s B2C marketing and communication strategy, aligning player insights with
go-to-market plans; increased pre-launch awareness, improved conversion across key beats, and
strengthened brand consistency across all player-facing channels - Built and executed integrated marketing, influencer, and social media campaigns that drove impressions,
boosted creator participation, and exceeded engagement benchmarks across priority platforms during key
campaign windows - Executed and evaluated community sentiment across all channels, synthesizing insights to inform game
design, Live-Ops priorities, and marketing strategy; reduced recurring player pain points and improved
sentiment trends - Designed UI for menu icons, HUD components, and the character viewer, improving visual clarity and
usability; contributed to a reduction in player confusion and supported a more intuitive experience - Directed UX design for menu systems, UI layout, and the character viewer, collaborating with design and
engineering to streamline navigation flows; enhanced overall player satisfaction
Dec. 2020 - January 2025
Sr. Community & Marketing Manager
Downpour Interactive @ Meta VR Game Studios
- Directed advertising and promotional strategy for Onward, aligning creative, community, and performance
insights to drive measurable growth; increased campaign efficiency, improved player acquisition, and
strengthened long-term retention across key cohorts - Developed brand strategy and communication standards for Onward and Downpour Interactive, establishing
a unified voice and visual identity that improved message clarity, reduced inconsistencies across channels and
elevated overall brand trust within the competitive VR FPS space - Coordinated and executed multi-channel marketing and social media campaigns that delivered increased
engagement, and supported updates and seasonal beats with consistent, high-impact messaging
Created community sentiment reporting frameworks and follow-up strategies that surfaced actionable
insights for design, Live-Ops, and leadership; reduced recurring player pain points and improved overall
sentiment trends - Developed creatives and messaging for all studio communications, ensuring alignment across marketing,
community, and product updates; increased content performance, improved player comprehension of
updates and features, and strengthened the studio’s overall communication quality
2018 - 2020
Coordinator and Accounting
Print & Finishing Solutions
- Coordinate scheduling for over 10 technicians
- Resolve customer issues through parts ordering and scheduling service
- Train team members on Sage ERP service manager software extension
- Improved department efficiency with utilization of Sage ERP
2016 - 2018
Gaming Department Event Coordinator
Event Horizons Entertainment
- Director in charge of coordinating event logistics to support gaming tournaments, marketing, and sponsors
- Created environment design and layout standard for game rooms
- Improved staff functionality during events through resource allocation and scheduling
- Implemented updated processes for tournament operation
2013 - 2016
Graphics, Marketing & Event Director
Zadro Products, Inc.
- Director responsible for marketing, trade shows, and branding
- Marketing, sales, graphics, and logistics coordination for trade shows and marketing presentations
- Built presentations after shows and marketing campaigns to create visibility into ROI and future opportunities
- Improved brand recognition through redesign of company presence
Works
Portfolio – Coming Soon
Branding,Community,Graphic Design,Marketing,UI/UX
Blog
March 10, 2026
Open to Work
After just shy of 5 years at Meta they have closed the Oculus Studios part of Reality Labs. As a…
January 1, 2024
About Me
I’m a senior community leader and UI/UX designer in the games industry, specializing in turning player insights into meaningful experiences—both…
Get in Touch
- Location: So. California, USA
- Best Way to Contact: LinkedIn or use the Form Below
- Interviews: Available
- Worksites: On-site, Hybrid, & Remote
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