Danijel Matić Email & Phone Number

Croatia

Offenburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Zagreb, Croatia

- Designed and managed the game production for an unannounced, large-scale project.- Oversaw development from the concept phase while leading project management using the Scrum methodology.- Designed high-impact gameplay elements like boss fights, enemies, puzzles, and weapons.- Conducted system design and game balancing to ensure a smooth and enjoyable player experience.- Presented extern stakeholders with game progress and ideas, clearly communicating the project's vision, progress, and goals.- Oversaw task distribution and clarifications for a variety of game features, ensuring timely completion and high quality.- Developed milestone plans and risk assessments to efficiently plan for and address potential project difficulties.- Managed and maintained project documentation, making sure that all records and reports were accurate and complete.- Developed milestone plans and risk assessments to efficiently plan for and address potential project difficulties.

Zagreb

The creator and creative/operational leader behind the "Phageborn online card game" project. Designed and directed/managed the game until its Early Access, ensured timely delivery of milestones through several high impact development cycles. Scheduled programming, art, and design of the game. Developed the storyline of the game. Managed a cross-functional in-house team along with freelancers. Regularly monitored, evaluated and provided recognition to the staff in order to maintain highly engaged and motivated employees. Interfaced with various potential publishers, presented the game and its features. Organized QA sessions as well as coordinated Phageborn's appearances at various conferences and fairs. Effectively communicated with the media and served as the game's ambassador at various conferences around the world (Reboot Infogamer, Reboot Develop, GDC, Gamescom, Pixel Heaven).

Zagreb

Served as a unity game designer and creative content producer. Created gameplay and level design for mobile games. Handled in-game technical details and cut-scenes for the cinematic game trailers.