ABOUT

Hello!

I’m Joe Weinhoffer, a game designer and developer living in Baltimore, Maryland and working at Firaxis Games, home of the Civilization and XCOM franchises. I previously worked for the US Army at the Aberdeen Test Center in northern Maryland.

I grew up in northern New Jersey and spent my college years in Philadelphia studying at the University of Pennsylvania. I graduated from Penn in 2012 with a MSE in Computer Graphics and Game Technology and a BSE in Computer Science.

I have been making games professionally for over 8 years, and programming for nearly two decades. As a designer I strive to create intuitive systems with engaging mechanics and simple interfaces. I enjoy designing high-level gameplay and user experiences, but am also happy to dive into systems engineering and implementation!

I’m always excited to play new games and discover innovative designs. I’m also passionate about performing in community theater, animated films, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe!