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I’m a creative and versatile Narrative Designer with over 10 years of experience shaping compelling stories for casual and mobile games. I craft immersive storylines, engaging dialogues, and memorable characters, collaborating closely with designers, artists, and producers to weave narrative into gameplay. Based in Kyiv, I’m fluent in English and have strong experience in localization and cross‑discipline collaboration. I love structuring narratives, pacing, and lore, and I’m always eager to take on new challenges and opportunities, including relocation for the right project.…I’m a creative and versatile Narrative Designer with over 10 years of experience shaping compelling stories for casual and mobile games. I craft immersive storylines, engaging dialogues, and memorable characters, collaborating closely with designers, artists, and producers to weave narrative into gameplay. Based in Kyiv, I’m fluent in English and have strong experience in localization and cross‑discipline collaboration. I love structuring narratives, pacing, and lore, and I’m always eager to take on new challenges and opportunities, including relocation for the right project.

Kateryna Tarkatova

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I’m a creative and versatile Narrative Designer with over 10 years of experience shaping compelling stories for casual and mobile games. I craft immersive storylines, engaging dialogues, and memorable characters, collaborating closely with designers, artists, and producers to weave narrative into gameplay. Based in Kyiv, I’m fluent in English and have strong experience in localization and cross‑discipline collaboration. I love structuring narratives, pacing, and lore, and I’m always eager to take on new challenges and opportunities, including relocation for the right project.…I’m a creative and versatile Narrative Designer with over 10 years of experience shaping compelling stories for casual and mobile games. I craft immersive storylines, engaging dialogues, and memorable characters, collaborating closely with designers, artists, and producers to weave narrative into gameplay. Based in Kyiv, I’m fluent in English and have strong experience in localization and cross‑discipline collaboration. I love structuring narratives, pacing, and lore, and I’m always eager to take on new challenges and opportunities, including relocation for the right project.

Available to hire

I’m a creative and versatile Narrative Designer with over 10 years of experience shaping compelling stories for casual and mobile games. I craft immersive storylines, engaging dialogues, and memorable characters, collaborating closely with designers, artists, and producers to weave narrative into gameplay.

Based in Kyiv, I’m fluent in English and have strong experience in localization and cross‑discipline collaboration. I love structuring narratives, pacing, and lore, and I’m always eager to take on new challenges and opportunities, including relocation for the right project.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Russian

Fluent

Work Experience

Narrative Designer at Boolat Play

October 1, 2020 - May 1, 2025

Designed storylines, character arcs, and in-game texts for casual and mobile projects. Created interactive dialogues and quest narratives enhancing player engagement. Developed lore for settings, monsters, and factions. Collaborated closely with game designers and artists to integrate story with gameplay. Wrote and maintained clear documentation for narrative assets.

Level Designer at Boolat Games

June 1, 2018 - October 1, 2020

Designed and implemented game levels consistent with narrative flow. Assisted with localization and adaptation of story content. Contributed to narrative concepts and quest design.

Project Manager at Wonderland

June 1, 2017 - June 1, 2018

Coordinated development processes and cross-department communication. Planned resources, maintained schedules, and ensured timely project delivery.

Game Designer at 4Friends Games

July 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016

Created story concepts, gameplay flow, and mini-game prototypes. Wrote GDDs, dialogues, and in-game strings (English and Russian).

Game Designer at GrandMA Studios

March 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016

Wrote concepts, dialogues, strings, and story-driven gameplay features. Designed hidden-object scenes and mini-games aligned with the narrative. Participated in playtesting and build reviews.

Game Designer at Win Interactive LLC

October 1, 2011 - June 1, 2014

Developed storylines, dialogues, and interactive narrative elements. Created documentation (concepts, strings, GDDs). Coordinated narrative implementation and tested builds.