Nikhil D Email & Phone Number

Lisbon, Portugal

As the Lead Game Designer, my key responsibility is resurrecting the game *Diaspora: Mass Exodus* in Unreal Engine 5 with major cosmetic updates. I oversee the project from conception to launch, creating comprehensive design documents. Using UE5, I design compelling game mechanics, balance difficulty, and adapt designs based on feedback and metrics. My achievements include leading top-grossing game designs, and streamlining processes to reduce development time by 20%. My work drives long-term player engagement and contributes significantly to the company's growth and reputation in the gaming community.

San Francisco Bay Area

Held Personal tutoring sessions for multiple clients including industry veterans from Pixar who worked on projects like A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2, etc. instructing them in Game Design using industry-standard workflows.

Netherlands

Crafted eye-catching environments specifically tailored for promotional video animations, ensuring they grab attention and effectively communicate the brand's messageDesigned engaging and dynamic level layouts for maps, seamlessly blending game mechanics with visually captivating landscapes to provide players with an immersive gaming experience.

India

Conceptualized, crafted, and implemented 3D environments within the metaverse, along with spearheading Level Design and Environment art for multiple distinct game projects.Led team operations for multiple offline gaming events aimed at user acquisition and brand awareness, serving as the company's prominent representative acquiring thousands of users across the globe.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Served as a mentor to a cohort of over 100 individuals, instructing them in game design using industry-standard workflows.Guided the mentees to produce a multitude of high-quality projects successfullyDeveloped a curriculum aimed at fostering heightened productivity and community cohesion.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Designed and deployed a playable single-player game in a record time of 7 days, which subsequently climbed to the 36th spot on the trending list of the Itch marketplaceCommanded a team of six in the ideation, creation, and launch of gaming applicationsIndependently handled the creation and implementation of in-game UI components, devised level designs, and was responsible for the production and editing of in-game cinematic sequencesManaged the integration of sound effects, musical scores, and character voice-overs to enhance the gaming experience

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

India

Bcom - Bachelor Of Commerce, Business/Commerce, General

Chartered Accountant, Auditing

Diploma Of Education, Game And Experience Design