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

Nikifor Szałajew

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

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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

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Experience Level

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Language

English
Advanced
Lithuanian
Beginner
Polish
Advanced
Belarusian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Ukrainian
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Audio Producer, Audio Programmer, Game Developer at Shift Games
June 1, 2021 - May 31, 2023
Created high quality audio content including music and sound effects for game projects and promotional materials. Managed audio team resources, tools, and technologies. Oversaw the audio asset pipeline ensuring efficient use of memory and processing power. Ensured timely delivery of audio features and products. Coordinated with other departments to align audio implementation with overall project milestones. Presented and promoted company’s game products at conferences and communicated with public and investors.
Senior Audio Producer, Audio Programmer, Game Developer at Art Games, Warsaw
June 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
Engaged in audio production and programming tasks, contributing to game development activities.
Producer/Project Manager at Soul Atlas
November 1, 2025 - Present
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 at Tilt Station
June 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
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.
Audio Producer at Into the Unknown
January 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
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.

Education

Master Degree at European Humanities University, Vilnius, Lithuania
October 1, 2012 - June 30, 2019
Master Degree at WSB-NLU, Krakow, Poland
October 1, 2022 - June 30, 2027
Bachelor’s Degree in Media: Radio, TV and Internet at European Humanities University
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016

Qualifications

Google: Fundamentals of Project Management Certificate
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024

Industry Experience

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