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Jessica Jung

Project Manager and Lead Narrative Designer at Gameheads

Jessica Jung is a producer and product manager at Niantic, Inc., a tech company focused on mixed and augmented reality.1 She joined Gameheads in February 2020 as a student, later than the usual January start, and quickly caught up by learning every aspect of the game development pipeline at an introductory level.1 As a Gameheads student, Jung worked as a project manager and lead designer, developing a game for the Showcase Block Party.1

Jung's background includes:

  • Graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 20181
  • Worked in the nonprofit sector before joining Gameheads1
  • Landed her first job in the tech industry by October 2020, earlier than expected1

Recently, Jessica Jung was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2025 in Gaming2, indicating her significant achievements and impact in the industry since her time at Gameheads.

Jung plans to support future Gameheads students by participating in the alumni network, offering internship positions, and potentially hiring Gameheads students at her company.1 Her long-term goal is to start her own business and run her own team.1

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San Francisco Bay Area