Denys

DENYS POPOV
Senior Game Designer
Game Producer

Experience
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Jun 2023- Present
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Lead Game Designer
/denys-popov-329a1a215/ Unannounced web3 game
I was responsible for:
Cherkasy, Ukraine Designing the game’s concept in close communication with the project lead
Maintaining the GDD and a shared vision of the project across the team
Leading the game design team in creating and prototyping the game economy

EDUCATION
Integrating web3 functionality to create value for both players and investors

Apr 2023 - Jun 2023
Master of Software Engineering Utin Computer | Contract
Kharkiv National University of Senior Game Designer
Raidoelectronics
Wild Wheels : Bike Racing (Link)
2016 - 2022 A popular hypercasual racing game with over 10M downloads
I was responsible for:
Analyzing soft launch metrics to identify key improvement opportunities

EXPERTISE Creating a structured and scalable game economy balance
Helping the team to prepare for global launch

Game Design Jan 2021 - Apr 2023
PULS Software / Eventyr
Virtual Economies
Lead Game Designer | Producer
Gamification Outsource game development
Sample projects: VikingsChain (Link); MetaInsurgent(Link); Unannounced projects
Project Management I was responsible for:
Communicating with the clients to create game concepts based on their vision
Unreal Engine Creating development plans in cooperation with the team’s developers and artists
Maintaining the GDDs, overseeing the game design and balancing processes
Unity Consulting the clients on monetization strategies and integrating web3 elements
to enhance both the metrics and the player experience
web3 Mentoring junior game designers

Aug 2019 - Jan 2021
LANGUAGE PULS Software
Game Designer
English Outsource game development
I was responsible for:
Ukrainian Designing game mechanics to enhance the overall player experience
Game economy balancing
Designing engaging content
Developing gameplay prototypes