Nikifor Szałajew

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Project Manager and Creative Producer with 9+ years of experience in Audio, specializing in digital media pipelines from initial concept to final delivery, resource management, and cross-department collaboration

About

Project Manager and Creative Producer with 9+ years of experience in Audio, specializing in digital media pipelines from initial concept to final delivery, resource management, and cross-department collaboration

  • 7 years' experience
  • Joined July 2025

Languages

  • EnglishAdvanced
  • LithuanianBeginner
  • PolishAdvanced
  • BelarusianFluent
  • RussianFluent
  • UkrainianAdvanced

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 5 roles

Producer/Project Manager · Soul AtlasNov 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo

Managed audio pipelines and team resources within budget constraints for a mid-scale game production. Presented the game at DevGamm conference; engaged with players, press, and investors. Gained first-hand experience in PR, external communications, and market positioning.

Audio Producer · Into the UnknownJan 2024 – Feb 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

Led a team of 7 composers; defined and tracked progress indicators such as task completion rates and on-time asset delivery; collaborated cross-functionally with design and narrative teams to ensure cohesive game audio.

Audio Producer · Tilt StationJun 2023 – Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Led end-to-end audio production for multiple projects; produced immersive audio assets (music, VO) and managed audio pipelines; collaborated cross-functionally with design and narrative teams; contributed to marketing and product positioning.

Senior Audio Producer, Audio Programmer, Game Developer · Shift GamesJun 2021 – May 2023 · 2 yrs
Senior Audio Producer, Audio Programmer, Game Developer · Art Games, WarsawJun 2019 – Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Education

Master Degree · European Humanities University, Vilnius, Lithuania2012 – 2019
Master Degree · WSB-NLU, Krakow, Poland2022 – 2027
Bachelor’s Degree in Media: Radio, TV and Internet · European Humanities University2012 – 2016

Certifications and awards

Google: Fundamentals of Project Management Certificate2024

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