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Hi, I'm Ivan Atanassov, a game designer and consultant based in Sofia, Bulgaria. I specialize in system and combat design, world-building, UX and monetization, with a track record across PC, mobile and MMO titles. I've led design teams, shipped features, and built engaging experiences even when working under NDA. I value collaboration, honesty, and continuous learning, and I believe great games come from balancing ambition with practical execution and strong community engagement.…Hi, I'm Ivan Atanassov, a game designer and consultant based in Sofia, Bulgaria. I specialize in system and combat design, world-building, UX and monetization, with a track record across PC, mobile and MMO titles. I've led design teams, shipped features, and built engaging experiences even when working under NDA. I value collaboration, honesty, and continuous learning, and I believe great games come from balancing ambition with practical execution and strong community engagement.

Ivan Atanassov

Game Designer, Game Developer, Creative Director, +2

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Hi, I'm Ivan Atanassov, a game designer and consultant based in Sofia, Bulgaria. I specialize in system and combat design, world-building, UX and monetization, with a track record across PC, mobile and MMO titles. I've led design teams, shipped features, and built engaging experiences even when working under NDA. I value collaboration, honesty, and continuous learning, and I believe great games come from balancing ambition with practical execution and strong community engagement.…Hi, I'm Ivan Atanassov, a game designer and consultant based in Sofia, Bulgaria. I specialize in system and combat design, world-building, UX and monetization, with a track record across PC, mobile and MMO titles. I've led design teams, shipped features, and built engaging experiences even when working under NDA. I value collaboration, honesty, and continuous learning, and I believe great games come from balancing ambition with practical execution and strong community engagement.

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Hi, I’m Ivan Atanassov, a game designer and consultant based in Sofia, Bulgaria. I specialize in system and combat design, world-building, UX and monetization, with a track record across PC, mobile and MMO titles.

I’ve led design teams, shipped features, and built engaging experiences even when working under NDA. I value collaboration, honesty, and continuous learning, and I believe great games come from balancing ambition with practical execution and strong community engagement.

Skills

Game Design

Character Design

Script

Experience Level

Game Design

Expert

Character Design

Expert

Language

Bulgarian

Fluent

English

Advanced

Russian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Consulting Lead Designer/Producer at Eskape2Play

March 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022

Provided high-level game design direction and feature design for projects under NDA; mentored junior designers and aligned product concepts with monetization goals.

Part of Design Team at Imperia Online

June 1, 2014 - June 1, 2016

Responsible for creating new features for the main game; contributed to the World Cup Competition rules to make it more dynamic and competitive until the end.

Senior Game Designer / Lead at Masthead Studios

May 1, 2009 - May 1, 2010

Contributed to core game design, systems and feature development during the asteroid years for the company’s projects.