Game Designer
Curriculum Vitae
About Me!
Thaman KP Cariappa
Age : 27
Nationality : Indian
Spoken Languages : English, Kannada, Kodava(Native), Hindi
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Driven by a lifelong passion for gaming and growing up as an avid gamer, I've transformed my interest in the industry into a professional path with a degree in Video Game Design and Development. With 6+ years of experience in the field, I've contributed to a diverse range of projects, from engaging hypercasual games to expansive shooter titles, focusing on innovative gameplay design, including 3C Design, Combat Design, and Feature Design and Development.
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I have a proven track record of leading projects from concept to completion, ensuring effective collaboration across teams to meet deadlines and overcome challenges. Proficient in Unity and Unreal Engine, I also bring expertise in Figma, MS Office, and comprehensive documentation skills. These abilities enable me to transform creative concepts into playable realities, making me a versatile asset in the game development process.
Professional Skills
Domain Skills
Gameplay Design
3C and Combat Design
Multiplayer Design
Project Management
Design Documentation
Prototyping
System Design
Game UI/UX Design
Content Design
Technical Skills
Unity
Unreal
Figma
Google Suite
Excel, Word, Powerpoint
JIRA
Plastic SCM, Github
Adobe Creative Suite
FMOD with Unity
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Work Experience
April 2024 - Present
Senior Game Designer
GamesKraft Technologies Pvt Ltd.
Worked on Project Veer, an unannounced third-person co-op shooter, shaping the game’s
concept, scope, and long-term vision while evaluating feasibility and risks.
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Created clear gameplay design docs covering core systems, 3C Design, pacing, and player
experience, balancing creative ideas with production limits and constraints.
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Worked with Unreal Engine to tune and balance gameplay systems and adjust UI elements,
applying final polish to enhance player experience.
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Worked with animation and audio teams to set requirements and integrate assets, keeping
systems consistent across disciplines while also ensuring quality is maintained.
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Set up and maintained issue/bug logs to track quality, giving developers and leadership clear visibility into project status.
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Planned and contributed to managing production by setting priorities, refining features, assigning
deliverables, and keeping teams aligned with milestones
September 2022 - April 2024
Senior Game Designer
Hypernova Interactive Pvt. Ltd
Worked on 'Mayanagari', an Open-World action game set in India, inspired by the GTA series. Here, I embraced multifaceted roles throughout the project lifecycle:
Part of the team right from Inception and Pre-Production, setting standards for 3C(Character, Controls & Camera), Combat, Enemies, Vehicles and other Gameplay Elements. Acted as a key stakeholder in the design and integration of all gameplay features.
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Authored multiple gameplay specifications/documents and led review meetings to ensure design consistency and quality.
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Acquired knowledge working with Animation and Motion Capture team, serving as the Point of Contact (POC) between Development and Animation team to optimize and execute the pipeline from motion capture to engine integration.
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Collaborated closely with producers to refine design processes, set sprint goals, and determine timelines, aligning with project scope.
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Managed the allocation and coordination of design tasks for the team, ensuring effective feature design and integration.
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Partnered with developers to establish feature goals, navigate technical constraints, and facilitate strategic planning and communication within the design team.
July 2021 - August 2022
Game Designer
Hypernova Interactive Pvt. Ltd
Contributed to over a dozen hyper-casual and casual games, overseeing their development from prototype to release.
Collaborated with prominent clients like Paytm and CRED, guiding games from initial ideation through to final delivery.
Demonstrated a strong commitment to meeting stringent deadlines, delivering high-quality games within short timeframes.
Navigated client requirements and constraints, crafting comprehensive design documents and meticulously planning development stages.
September 2022 - Present
Junior Game Designer
Hypernova Interactive Pvt. Ltd
I joined Hypernova as an Intern and worked till I was offered a position as a Junior Game Designer. Across my time here, I've worked on multiple projects from Hypercasual games to Open World Third Person Games. The roles I have worked as range from tasks in Pre-production, Production and Post-Production. The projects I have worked on include client work and in-house game projects.
Education
2018 - 2019
Bachelors in Video Game Design (Year 3)
RUBIKA India Pvt Ltd.
Pune, Maharashtra, India
2016 - 2018
Bachelors in Video Game Design (Year 1 & 2)
DSK International Campus / RUBIKA Supinfogame
Pune, Maharashtra, India
2016
12th Grade (PUC Board)
Mahesh PU College
Mangalore, Karnataka, India
2014
10th Grade (ICSE Board)
Karaumbiah's Academy for Learning and Sports
Coorg, Karnataka, India
Achievements
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Sports Club Head at DSK International. Organized and watched over all sporting events at the institute.
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Part of multiple school teams for Football, Quizzes, Athletics and more.
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Awarded for academic excellence in Year 1 and 2 at DSK. (Topped class at the end of the academic year)
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Part of NGO (Foundation for Ecology and Education Development, Bangalore) which fight for animal welfare and volunteered at various different sites over the years.
Interests & Hobbies
Watching Football Playing Football Reading About Football
Doodling Trekking Running Climbing Cycling Travel Photography
Playing Video games Opening up Random Gadgets Riding Driving