Yasin Tatar
Game Designer - Level Design
İstanbul
Summary
Experienced Game Designer & Unity Specialist with 6 years of expertise in game optimization, level design, and asset integration. Proficient in creating immersive game environments using pre-existing models and animations while enhancing performance through advanced optimization techniques. Strong understanding of weapon and character mechanics, ensuring fluid and engaging gameplay experiences. Capable of refining low-quality assets and improving graphical fidelity to enhance the overall game experience. Adept at managing game states, balancing mechanics, and designing compelling game worlds. Fluent in English and Turkish with a commitment to delivering high-quality interactive experiences
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Game Designer
Goldon Studios
03.2022 - 04.2025
- Conducted research and information gathering to troubleshoot and improve content quality.
- Optimized level designs for improved gameplay flow and challenge balance.
- Enhanced player experience by designing innovative game mechanics and systems.
- Conducted thorough playtesting sessions, identifying areas for improvement and refining game elements accordingly.
- Mentored junior designers, providing guidance on best practices in game design principles and techniques.
- Adapted designs based on platform capabilities to ensure optimal performance across various devices.
- Improved overall game quality through rigorous bug tracking, testing, and resolution efforts.
- Contributed to successful game launches, working closely with marketing teams to promote key features and updates.
Game Designer
Ore System
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Improved overall game quality through rigorous bug tracking, testing, and resolution efforts.
- Achieved positive user feedback by rapidly addressing reported issues and incorporating valuable suggestions into future updates.
- Optimized game performance and loading times for PC and mobile platforms to enhance user experience.
- Mentored newly hired and junior developers in office and departmental policies and procedures.
- Managed project requirements and accomplished objectives by self-monitoring progress and promptly solving issues.
- Created core game storylines, role-play mechanics and character biographies for new video games franchise.
Founder
Fyros Games Studio
01.2023 - 08.2024
- I founded my own studio to make a mobile multiplayer first person shooter game and also took part in the development.
- With my own little effort, I managed the marketing part of the game and reached 10 thousand downloads.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, reducing costs while maintaining product quality.
- Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
Level Designer
Ore System
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Enhanced player immersion by designing intricate and interactive game environments.
- Optimized resource usage by employing smart asset placement strategies that reduced draw calls without sacrificing visual quality or gameplay experience.
- Actively participated in cross-discipline meetings, effectively communicating design intentions and collaborating with other team members to ensure unified project vision.
- Delivered polished levels on time by effectively managing tight deadlines under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
- Ensured high-quality user experiences by addressing technical issues such as collision detection, clipping, and pop-in artifacts.
- Improved overall gameplay flow by refining level pacing, objectives, and challenges.
- Developed and implemented game levels with in-game mechanics.
Education
No Degree - Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Marmara University
Istanbul, Turkey 04.2001 -
Skills
Level design
Timeline
Game Designer
Ore System
06.2024 - 01.2025
Founder
Fyros Games Studio
01.2023 - 08.2024
Game Designer
Goldon Studios
03.2022 - 04.2025
Level Designer
Ore System
09.2021 - 02.2022
No Degree - Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Marmara University
04.2001 -