Zak Zakharia
Creative and detail-oriented Game Designer with 5+ years of experience designing and refining games in Unreal Engine and Unity.
About
Creative and detail-oriented Game Designer with 5+ years of experience designing and refining games in Unreal Engine and Unity. Skilled in level design, AI systems, scripting (C#/C++), and collaborative development workflows using Jira, Perforce, and Confluence. Shipped a Steam title (Harbinger: The Last Lights) and developed multiple portfolio projects showcasing innovation in gameplay and user experience. Recognized for academic excellence, leadership, and team collaboration. Passionate about creating immersive and engaging interactive worlds.
- 12 years' experience
- Joined March 2026
Languages
- EnglishFluent
- Spanish; CastilianIntermediate
- ArabicIntermediate
Industry experience
- Gaming
- Software & Internet
- Media & Entertainment
- Education
- Professional Services
Work experience· 4 roles
Lead designer directing gameplay systems and design documentation; contributed to portfolio development and received recognition for academic excellence.
Co-developed and shipped Harbinger: The Last Lights on Steam; designed hazards, AI behaviors, and level progression; built Scraps in Unity; developed King's Fortune with a full GDD; applied agile workflows; created C# and C++ scripts.
Managed surveillance systems, incident reporting, and emergency response while leading on-site security staff.
Education
Certifications and awards
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