PITTSBURGH, PA — July 10, 2024 — Today, Schell Games, a leading game development company specializing in entertainment and educational experiences, announced two appointments to the Schell Games leadership team.
After years of service with Schell Games, Lauren Reed was named Vice President of Human Resources, and Jared Mason was named Vice President of Design.
Lauren Reed, VP of Human Resources, joined Schell Games nine years ago. In her new role, she manages a team of specialists across the talent acquisition and development, benefits and compensation, and performance management spectrum to help support the employee lifecycle of Schell Gamers so they can be their best creative selves. Lauren also serves as a studio ambassador, championing the mission and values of the studio while striving for an increasingly diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace, where people of all backgrounds and perspectives can grow and feel that they belong.
Jared Mason, VP of Design, has been with Schell Games for 17 years. In his new role, Jared oversees the growth and development of designers at the studio. He is responsible for maintaining a consistent vision and style across projects and design initiatives to create cohesion and promote collaboration. While at Schell Games, Jared’s primary focus has been narrative design, but he also has worked on location-based experiences, app development, and online multiplayer games. Jared has contributed voice-over work for the I Expect You To Die franchise and has written the title tracks for the second and third games in the series.
"We are thrilled to welcome Lauren Reed as our new VP of Human Resources and Jared Mason as our new VP of Design," said Jesse Schell, CEO of Schell Games. "Both Jared and Lauren have demonstrated exceptional dedication and expertise throughout their years of service with Schell Games. Their deep understanding of our company, combined with their passion and vision for the studio will undoubtedly lead to exciting advancements and innovations. We are immensely grateful for their contributions and are excited to see how they will continue to shape the future of Schell Games."
For more information about Schell Games and its latest projects, visit www.schellgames.com.
About Schell Games
Schell Games is the largest full-service entertainment and educational game development company in the United States. Founded in 2002 by award-winning game designer and author Jesse Schell, the company boasts a highly talented array of artists, engineers, producers, and game designers. Schell Games creates engaging experiences for VR/AR/MR, PC, mobile, console, handheld, online, and social platforms; location-based entertainment and theme park attractions; connected toys; and virtual worlds. In addition to creating original games, the company counts some of the world’s most respected brands as clients, including The Walt Disney Company, Google, Meta, Apple, Microsoft, LEGO, Yale University, Universal Studios, Fred Rogers Productions, The Smithsonian Institute, and the US Department of Education. For more information on Schell Games, visit https://www.schellgames.com.
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