Leo Svashenko

UEFN Game / Level Designer at Sleepagotchi Inc.

Improved existing performing maps by refining layouts, atmosphere, and pacing. Designed and released two new maps from concept to launch, focusing on level design, and delivering a unique multiplayer experience. Owned the full pipeline independently, from writing GDDs and selecting assets to implementing Verse code, lighting, AI, and environment setup. Created living environments that react to player actions, balancing accessibility with replayability.

Game Designer / Project Owner at Custom Games Studio

Launched a project to the soft-launch stage from concept by directing a multidisciplinary team of 6 people, ensuring seamless collaboration between design, programming, and art. Shaped a detailed vision and pipeline for the project in collaboration with publishers and stakeholders through enhanced design documentation processes. Boosted in-game revenue by managing the monetization strategy aligned with player satisfaction and business objectives. Spearheaded the narrative design and visual style of the project, contributing to a consistent player engagement.

Game Play Designer at Saber Interactive

Contributed to the design and implementation of new game play mechanics and 3C features using Unreal Engine Blueprints for an unannounced single-player racing game for PC and consoles. Designed and curated 20% of existing game levels in close collaboration with level and art departments to ensure coherence in game mechanics and smooth progression. Increased the efficiency of the prototyping cycles for new game mechanics by enhancing the design documentation process and format. Shaped an adversarial AI system in close collaboration with dev department, enhancing overall feel from the game levels.

Game Designer Generalist at Hot Siberians

Established a new hybrid casual department and directed a multi-disciplinary team providing game products with target KPIs.

Game Designer (internship) at Ice-Pick Lodge

On-site, part-time internship contributing to game design tasks.

Game Designer at Sobaka Studio

On-site, part-time role contributing to game design.

UEFN Game/ Level Designer at Sleepagotchi Inc.

Remote, part-time. Improved existing maps by refining layouts, atmosphere, and pacing. Designed and released two new maps from concept to launch, focusing on level design, atmosphere, and delivering a unique multiplayer experience. Owned the full pipeline independently, from writing GDDs and selecting assets to implementing Verse code, lighting, AI, and environment setup. Created living environments that react to player actions, balancing accessibility with replayability.

Gameplay Designer at Saber Interactive

Remote, full-time. Contributed to the design and implementation of new gameplay mechanics and 3C features using Unreal Engine Blueprints. Designed and curated 20% of existing game levels in close collaboration with level and art departments to ensure coherence in gameplay mechanics and smooth progression. Increased the efficiency of prototyping cycles for new gameplay mechanics by improving the design documentation process and format. Shaped a versatile AI system in close collaboration with the dev department, enhancing overall feel from the game levels.

Game Designer / Project Owner at Custom Games Studio

Remote, full-time. Launched a project to the soft-launch stage from concept by directing a multidisciplinary team of 6 people, ensuring seamless collaboration between design, programming, and art departments. Shaped a detailed vision and pipeline of the project in collaboration with publisher and stakeholders through enhanced design documentation processes and approaches. Boosted in-game revenue by managing the game monetization strategy, aligning with player satisfaction and business objectives. Spearheaded the narrative design and visual style of the project, contributing to a consistent player engagement.

Game Designer (Internship) at Ice-Pick Lodge

On-site, part-time internship. Assisted in game design tasks while contributing to ongoing projects.