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From the Battlefield to the Game World Julius Carter's Journey Through Life, Leadership, and Design
In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason talks with Julius Carter a U.S. Army Veteran, Lead Game Designer, and global creative who's lived and worked across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
From commanding tanks in Iraq to designing immersive gaming experiences for millions of players, Julius shares a story of resilience, curiosity, and reinvention. His perspective blends the discipline of military life with the creativity of game design — proving that leadership, empathy, and innovation can cross any border.
Episode Highlights• From Army tanks to global game studios • Transitioning from military life to tech creativity • Game development, gamification, and player psychology • The rise of AR, VR, and immersive storytelling • Lessons from Crytek, Ubisoft, and Virtuos Sparx • Living and working across Germany, Malta, and Vietnam • Leading teams remotely and building trust across cultures • AI, compliance, and the future of the gaming industry • How respect and empathy shape leadership in any field
Guest Bio (Condensed)Julius Carter is a Lead Game Designer, U.S. Army Veteran, and Iraqi Combat Veteran whose career bridges military precision and creative innovation.
After serving eight years in the Army — with deployments to Iraq, Korea, and Germany — Julius transitioned into the world of game development, starting at Crytek in Germany and going on to work for CI Games in Poland, Ubisoft Singapore, and Virtuos Sparx in Vietnam.
His expertise spans game design, gamification, and immersive technologies (AR/VR), and his work has reached audiences of over 20 million users worldwide. Today, Julius continues to innovate as a designer, consultant, and mentor, building new experiences that connect creativity with purpose.
Guest LinksLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliusdesigner/
SponsorThe Jason Cavness Experience is sponsored by CavnessHR — delivering HR to companies with 49 or fewer employees through an AI-powered platform and dedicated HR Business Partner. www.CavnessHR.com
Powered ByEarth VC — investing in breakthrough founders and climate tech startups on a mission to decarbonize the world. Reach out: [email protected]
Guest Quote / Advice"Treat each other better. You never know how much a simple hello can change someone's day. Be kind, have respect — we all have low points, and sometimes it's you."
Call to Action🎧 Listen to full episodes: www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com 🌍 Explore CavnessHR: www.CavnessHR.com 💡 Learn more about Earth VC: www.earth.vc
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In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason talks with Julius Carter a U.S. Army Veteran, Lead Game Designer, and global creative who's lived and worked across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
From commanding tanks in Iraq to designing immersive gaming experiences for millions of players, Julius shares a story of resilience, curiosity, and reinvention. His perspective blends the discipline of military life with the creativity of game design — proving that leadership, empathy, and innovation can cross any border.
Episode Highlights• From Army tanks to global game studios • Transitioning from military life to tech creativity • Game development, gamification, and player psychology • The rise of AR, VR, and immersive storytelling • Lessons from Crytek, Ubisoft, and Virtuos Sparx • Living and working across Germany, Malta, and Vietnam • Leading teams remotely and building trust across cultures • AI, compliance, and the future of the gaming industry • How respect and empathy shape leadership in any field
Guest Bio (Condensed)Julius Carter is a Lead Game Designer, U.S. Army Veteran, and Iraqi Combat Veteran whose career bridges military precision and creative innovation.
After serving eight years in the Army — with deployments to Iraq, Korea, and Germany — Julius transitioned into the world of game development, starting at Crytek in Germany and going on to work for CI Games in Poland, Ubisoft Singapore, and Virtuos Sparx in Vietnam.
His expertise spans game design, gamification, and immersive technologies (AR/VR), and his work has reached audiences of over 20 million users worldwide. Today, Julius continues to innovate as a designer, consultant, and mentor, building new experiences that connect creativity with purpose.
Guest LinksLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliusdesigner/
SponsorThe Jason Cavness Experience is sponsored by CavnessHR — delivering HR to companies with 49 or fewer employees through an AI-powered platform and dedicated HR Business Partner. www.CavnessHR.com
Powered ByEarth VC — investing in breakthrough founders and climate tech startups on a mission to decarbonize the world. Reach out: [email protected]
Guest Quote / Advice"Treat each other better. You never know how much a simple hello can change someone's day. Be kind, have respect — we all have low points, and sometimes it's you."
Call to Action🎧 Listen to full episodes: www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com 🌍 Explore CavnessHR: www.CavnessHR.com 💡 Learn more about Earth VC: www.earth.vc