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I'm Berkay Kalender, a Game Designer & Technical Artist with a foundation in psychology and hands-on experience shipping games. I design player-centered experiences that resonate emotionally, blending artistic vision with technical implementation. I’m proficient with Unreal Engine 5 and Unity, and I leverage psychology to craft motivating narratives and behavioral systems that keep players engaged. My work spans cinematic cutscenes, level design, character art, and UI/UX. I enjoy collaborating in agile teams and bridging creative ideas with practical tech to deliver polished experiences.…I'm Berkay Kalender, a Game Designer & Technical Artist with a foundation in psychology and hands-on experience shipping games. I design player-centered experiences that resonate emotionally, blending artistic vision with technical implementation. I’m proficient with Unreal Engine 5 and Unity, and I leverage psychology to craft motivating narratives and behavioral systems that keep players engaged. My work spans cinematic cutscenes, level design, character art, and UI/UX. I enjoy collaborating in agile teams and bridging creative ideas with practical tech to deliver polished experiences.

BERKAY KALENDER

Game Designer, Game Developer, Game Tester, +3

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I'm Berkay Kalender, a Game Designer & Technical Artist with a foundation in psychology and hands-on experience shipping games. I design player-centered experiences that resonate emotionally, blending artistic vision with technical implementation. I’m proficient with Unreal Engine 5 and Unity, and I leverage psychology to craft motivating narratives and behavioral systems that keep players engaged. My work spans cinematic cutscenes, level design, character art, and UI/UX. I enjoy collaborating in agile teams and bridging creative ideas with practical tech to deliver polished experiences.…I'm Berkay Kalender, a Game Designer & Technical Artist with a foundation in psychology and hands-on experience shipping games. I design player-centered experiences that resonate emotionally, blending artistic vision with technical implementation. I’m proficient with Unreal Engine 5 and Unity, and I leverage psychology to craft motivating narratives and behavioral systems that keep players engaged. My work spans cinematic cutscenes, level design, character art, and UI/UX. I enjoy collaborating in agile teams and bridging creative ideas with practical tech to deliver polished experiences.

Available to hire

I’m Berkay Kalender, a Game Designer & Technical Artist with a foundation in psychology and hands-on experience shipping games. I design player-centered experiences that resonate emotionally, blending artistic vision with technical implementation. I’m proficient with Unreal Engine 5 and Unity, and I leverage psychology to craft motivating narratives and behavioral systems that keep players engaged.

My work spans cinematic cutscenes, level design, character art, and UI/UX. I enjoy collaborating in agile teams and bridging creative ideas with practical tech to deliver polished experiences.

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Experience Level

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Turkish

Fluent

English

Advanced

Lithuanian

Beginner

Work Experience

Cinematic Cutscene Director at Istanbul Bilgi University

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Directed and produced a cinematic sequence in Unreal Engine 5 for a university cinematography course; managed full pipeline (scriptwriting, storyboarding, scene composition, lighting, and post-production); utilized Sequencer, Metahuman, Megascans, and Mixamo; delivered a polished cutscene with no prior 3D animation experience.

Level Designer & Artist at Google Game Academy

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Shipped 'The Catio' platformer as level designer and artist within bootcamp deadline.

Solo Developer at Global Game Jam Lithuania

January 1, 2026 - January 31, 2026

Created 'WORN' psychological horror game as a solo developer for Global Game Jam Lithuania.

Trainee, Intensive Game Development Program

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Selected among the top 0.1% from 34,000+ applicants for an intensive game development program; shipped 'The Catio' platformer as level designer and artist; maintained 100% positive client feedback through clear communication.

Freelance Game Designer & Artist at Freelance

January 1, 2022 - Present

Delivered 20+ character designs and game assets for indie studios and entertainment clients. Created game-ready sprites, UI elements, and promotional visuals.