Kateryna

Kateryna Tarkatova
Narrative Designer / Game Writer / Level Designer
📍 Kyiv, Ukraine | ✉️ [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | 🌐 Portfolio
SUMMARY
Creative and versatile Narrative Designer with over 10 years of experience in game development.
Skilled in crafting immersive storylines, engaging dialogues, and memorable characters for casual and mobile games.
Strong background in interactive storytelling and cross-team collaboration.
Advanced in English, with deep passion for games and a keen sense of narrative structure and pacing.
EXPERIENCE
Boolat Play — Narrative Designer
October 2020 – May 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.
Boolat Games — Level Designer
June 2018 – October 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.
Wonderland — Project Manager
June 2017 – June 2018
• Coordinated development processes and cross-department communication.
• Planned resources, maintained schedules, and ensured timely project delivery.
4Friends Games — Game Designer
July 2016 – November 2016
• Created story concepts, gameplay flow, and mini-game prototypes.
• Wrote GDDs, dialogues, and in-game strings (English and Russian).
GrandMA Studios — Game Designer
March 2015 – June 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.
Win Interactive LLC — Game Designer
October 2011 – June 2014
• Developed storylines, dialogues, and interactive narrative elements.
• Created documentation (concepts, strings, GDDs).
• Coordinated narrative implementation and tested builds.
EDUCATION
Kyiv International University — Master’s Degree in Journalism (TV Journalism), 2004–2010
SKILLS
Narrative Design & Game Writing
Story and Quest Development
Character and Lore Creation
Interactive Dialogue Systems
Game Design Documentation (GDD, Strings, Concepts)
Localization & Adaptation
Team Collaboration & Cross-Discipline Communication
Advanced English (writing & speaking)
Understanding of video game storytelling
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Extensive gaming experience across multiple genres
Organized, detail-oriented, adaptable
Quick learner, creative mindset
Valid international passport, driver’s license
Ready to relocate