8-Ball Billiards → 10 years of hands-on experience with advanced techniques and strategic gameplay
Semih Can Benzerler
Game Designer
Istanbul
Summary
Passionate Digital Game Design graduate with 19 years of gaming expertise and a strong foundation in game design principles. Experienced in FPS, RPG, and story-driven titles, with over 45.000+ hours of gaming background. Skilled in gameplay analysis, mechanics evaluation, and narrative critique. Actively engaged in gaming communities, sharing insights, strategies, and recommendations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Game Designer
Yöne-Team
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Improved overall game quality through rigorous bug tracking, testing, and resolution efforts.
- Proposed creative solutions for technical constraints while maintaining design integrity and quality standards.
- Achieved positive user feedback by rapidly addressing reported issues and incorporating valuable suggestions into future updates.
- Established documents outlining concept, art, deliverable specifications, game flow charts and overall content to help keep projects moving.
Freelance Game Designer
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Designed and documented video games, focusing on gameplay mechanics, level structure, and player experience.
- Created visual mock-ups and flow diagrams to communicate ideas with development teams.
- Worked with Unity and Adobe Creative Suite to produce prototypes and gameplay drafts.
Freelance Level Designer
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Designed 20+ levels for a mobile Auto-Digger game.
- Developed 3 thematic variations with unique visual styles and mechanics.
- Built boss layers tailored to each theme for enhanced player engagement.
Education
Digital Game Design -
Istanbul Bilgi University
01-2025
Skills
Gaming Expertise: FPS, RPG, Story-driven Games, Gameplay Testing, Meta Analysis
Interests
Football Football → Active amateur league player; skilled in team coordination, tactical positioning, and on-field decision-making Played since 6 years old and still playingPlayed since 6 years old and still playing Capable of advising, teaching and progressing still Passionate about the game and it's developments Years of experience in Amateur League in Turkey
Basketball → 15 years of experience; deep understanding of gameplay dynamics and player psychology
Bowling → Learnt the technical and advanced knowledge on how to play and executed them for 3 years
Table Tennis → Played at high-school Thought the basic knowledge to the younger students and mastered its advanced playstyles
GAMING EXPERTISE & COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS
- 24,000+ hours in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive → Advanced expertise in mechanics, map analysis, and competitive strategies.
- 1,000+ hours in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege → Tactical FPS and team coordination proficiency.
- 600+ hours in PUBG → Deep understanding of battle royale mechanics and meta strategies.
- Active Steam community contributor, discussing game meta, balance, and gameplay mechanics.
- Ongoing exploration of emerging game titles to analyze innovations in gameplay, visuals, and narrative structures.
Timeline
Freelance Game Designer
Yöne-Team
07.2024 - 07.2025
Freelance Level Designer
07.2023 - 11.2023
Freelance Game Designer
02.2023 - 12.2023
Digital Game Design -
Istanbul Bilgi University