Jedi: Fallen Order Senior Designer Joins Microsoft Xbox’s The Initiative
Senior Designer at Respawn Entertainment, Justin Perez who worked on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, has joined Microsoft Xbox’s The Initiative as a Senior Systems Designer.
Justin Perez has updated his Linkedin Profile to show his new job and role at Microsoft Xbox’s The Initiative. He is the Senior System Designer while he previously worked on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. His resume lists his work on the Hero Design for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
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