Dariia Koban
Game Designer
I’m Dariia, a Game Designer with 3+ years of experience crafting mechanics, narratives, and systems that shape immersive player experiences. Always full of energy, I’m ready to create, experiment, and push ideas further.
My philosophy lies in the belief that human creativity and individuality are our greatest strengths. Games, as an interactive art form, create a rare space where ideas, emotions, and experiences come to life. Understanding players, telling stories through mechanics, and crafting naturally immersive experiences is what drives me.
Top Skills
Game Design
Narrative Design
Design Theory
Creative Problem-Solving
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Game Design
Narrative Design
Design Theory
Creative Problem-Solving
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Game Design
Narrative Design
Design Theory
Creative Problem-Solving
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Tools
Adobe Photoshop
Unity
Adobe InDesign
Aseprite
Adobe Illustrator
Autodesk Maya
Adobe Premiere Pro
Slack
Experience
Game Designer
Kendoo Games
Dec 2024 - Present
Designed and refined gameplay mechanics by incorporating feedback, optimizing concepts, and fostering team collaboration, while creating detailed documentation, communicating ideas for problem-solving, developing adaptable systems for seamless production, and enhancing project quality through iteration, bug fixes, and performance optimization.
Game Designer
Kendoo Games
Dec 2024 - Present
Designed and refined gameplay mechanics by incorporating feedback, optimizing concepts, and fostering team collaboration, while creating detailed documentation, communicating ideas for problem-solving, developing adaptable systems for seamless production, and enhancing project quality through iteration, bug fixes, and performance optimization.
Game Designer
Kendoo Games
Dec 2024 - Present
Designed and refined gameplay mechanics by incorporating feedback, optimizing concepts, and fostering team collaboration, while creating detailed documentation, communicating ideas for problem-solving, developing adaptable systems for seamless production, and enhancing project quality through iteration, bug fixes, and performance optimization.
Game Designer
dorimorty
Mar 2022 - Present
Directed a team of four in a 3-day game jam to create Pi Guy, an award-winning run-and-gun arcade game showcased at WASD 2024. Managed a team of 10 to develop an indie psychological horror adventure game, overseeing design and production. Founded an indie game studio and independently created Ghosts and Chairs, a board game, handling all aspects from art and design to marketing and branding.
Game Designer
dorimorty
Mar 2022 - Present
Directed a team of four in a 3-day game jam to create Pi Guy, an award-winning run-and-gun arcade game showcased at WASD 2024. Managed a team of 10 to develop an indie psychological horror adventure game, overseeing design and production. Founded an indie game studio and independently created Ghosts and Chairs, a board game, handling all aspects from art and design to marketing and branding.
Game Designer
dorimorty
Mar 2022 - Present
Directed a team of four in a 3-day game jam to create Pi Guy, an award-winning run-and-gun arcade game showcased at WASD 2024. Managed a team of 10 to develop an indie psychological horror adventure game, overseeing design and production. Founded an indie game studio and independently created Ghosts and Chairs, a board game, handling all aspects from art and design to marketing and branding.
Quality Assurance Specialist
G.Round
Feb 2022 - Jun 2022
Worked on freelance game testing projects, ensuring smooth gameplay and identifying areas for improvement.
Quality Assurance Specialist
G.Round
Feb 2022 - Jun 2022
Worked on freelance game testing projects, ensuring smooth gameplay and identifying areas for improvement.
Quality Assurance Specialist
G.Round
Feb 2022 - Jun 2022
Worked on freelance game testing projects, ensuring smooth gameplay and identifying areas for improvement.
Education
BA (Hons) Games Development and Futures
Middlesex University
Sep 2022 - Sep 2024
Grade: First Class Degree
BA (Hons) Games Development and Futures
Middlesex University
Sep 2022 - Sep 2024
Grade: First Class Degree
BA (Hons) Games Development and Futures
Middlesex University
Sep 2022 - Sep 2024
Grade: First Class Degree
Diploma in Computer Graphics and Design
IT STEP Academy
Sep 2019 - May 2022
Grade: Excellent
Diploma in Computer Graphics and Design
IT STEP Academy
Sep 2019 - May 2022
Grade: Excellent
Diploma in Computer Graphics and Design
IT STEP Academy
Sep 2019 - May 2022
Grade: Excellent
Got questions?
I’m always excited to collaborate on innovative and exciting projects!
dorimortywork@gmail.com
Got questions?
I’m always excited to collaborate on innovative and exciting projects!
dorimortywork@gmail.com
Got questions?
I’m always excited to collaborate on innovative and exciting projects!
dorimortywork@gmail.com