BERKAY KALENDER

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I'm Berkay Kalender, a Game Designer & Technical Artist with a foundation in psychology and hands-on experience shipping games.

About

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.

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Industry experience

  • Gaming
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet
  • Education
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 5 roles

Solo Developer · Global Game Jam LithuaniaJan 2026 – Jan 2026 · 1 mo

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

Cinematic Cutscene Director · Istanbul Bilgi UniversityJan 2024 – Dec 2024 · 1 yr

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.

Freelance Game Designer & Artist · FreelanceJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

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

Trainee, Intensive Game Development ProgramJan 2022 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr
Level Designer & Artist · Google Game AcademyJan 2022 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr

Education· 5

Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Design · Vilnius Gediminas Technical University2025 – 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Honor Degree) · Istanbul Bilgi University2020 – 2025
CS50x: Introduction to Computer Science · Harvard2021
Game Development with Unity · Google Academy2022

Certifications and awards

CS50x: Introduction to Computer Science2021
Game Development with Unity2022
Agile Project Management2022
Game Jam with AI2024

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