Summary
Jonathan Levstein is a product and game designer with 11 years of multidisciplinary experience blending game design, front-end development, and product strategy across kid-focused media and consumer apps. Currently at FreshBooks and formerly a lead designer at Secret Location/Hasbro and Find Your Fun Studio, he builds design frameworks, studio standards, and teams that ship cohesive, delightful game experiences. He pairs hands-on programming chops—contributing to award-recognized indie work like Subserial Network—with a knack for crafting “cozy” game loops that prioritize memorable player moments. Jonathan’s career also spans product and project roles at startups such as Rivalry and Loot Market, giving him a practical understanding of launching products under tight constraints. An instructor-turned-practitioner, he brings empathy for users and teams alike and publishes personal games on itch.io, signaling a continued appetite for creative experimentation.
11 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Ontario College Certificate Media and Communications Fundamentals, Ontario College Certificate Media and Communications Fundamentals at Seneca Polytechnic
English