Simon Mackenzie

Writer / Designer / Voice Director

Cedar Park, Texas, United States

About

For over 20 years, I’ve built my career around crafting stories that connect. From AAA blockbusters to independent games and tabletop projects, I focus on creating worlds and characters that resonate. My work includes acclaimed titles such as Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey (Ubisoft), Back 4 Blood (Warner Bros./Turtle Rock Studios), and Vampyr (DONTNOD). I’ve been honored with multiple nominations, including the Writers Guild of America Award for Outstanding Video Game Script, and have led creative and narrative teams across a wide range of genres and platforms. From creating Origins Award–nominated tabletop games in the early 2000s, I’ve pursued my passion for storytelling in all its forms. Since then, I’ve written games, screenplays, and fiction, as well as expanding into design and voice direction. Always exploring how story and play can elevate each other. Over the years, I’ve built on that foundation with hands-on experience in design, writing, and leadership, helping teams bring their creative visions to life. I’m driven by curiosity, collaboration, and the belief that great stories can transform how we experience the world.

Experience

  • Principal Narrative Worldbuilding Designer Dungeons & Dragons at Wizards of the Coast
    Jun 2025 - Jan 2026 · 8 mos

  • Certain Affinity (Full-time · 3 yrs 8 mos)
    • Studio Director of Creative Services
      Sep 2023 - Jun 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Department head for Narrative, Audio and video Contributing Narrative Designer to co-development partners

    • Studio Narrative Director
      Nov 2021 - Jun 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos

      Narrative Director on lead and original IP initiatives

    • Design Director
      Dec 2022 - Aug 2023 · 9 mos

      Leading the design team in creating the Project Loro original FPS demo

  • Lead Writer, Narrative Designer & Voice Director at Turtle Rock Studios
    Dec 2018 - Nov 2021 · 3 yrs

    Responsible for all aspects of the narrative in Back 4 Blood from concept and script writing to voice and cinematic direction. Worked closely with WB on marketing materials for the game. Projects include; Journey of the Gods VR, Face Your Fears II VR and Back 4 Blood

  • Senior Scriptwriter at Ubisoft
    Jan 2017 - Nov 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos

    Worked on the core narrative team for Assassin’s Creed Odyssey.

  • Lead Script Doctor, Writer - Vampyr at DONTNOD Entertainment
    Jun 2015 - 2018 · 2 yrs 8 mos