Game Designer
Hi,
I'm Thaman KP Cariappa
a game designer
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What do I do?
Professional role - Sr.Game Designer at GamesKraft Technologies in Bangalore, India.
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Education - Bachelors Degree in Game Design from Rubika/DSK Supinfogame, Pune, India
As a Game Designer with over 6 years of hands-on experience, I have contributed to a wide array of projects ranging from hyper-casual to casual, and expansive open-world games. Currently, I am a Senior Game Designer at GamesKraft Technologies, bringing "Project Veer," an unannounced third person co-op mobile shooter game to life. My role involves guiding a talented and efficient team through all aspects of gameplay design, ensuring creativity, quality, efficiency and technical excellence.
Deeply interested in Gameplay Design, I specialize in 3C (Character, Camera, and Controls), Combat Mechanics, and Feature Design. This focus, underpinned by my experience across various gaming genres, equips me with a well-rounded and comprehensive approach to game creation.
In addition to my work at GamesKraft, I have been involved in various projects from inception to launch, embracing a variety of roles and adapting to each project and phase's unique demands, contributing significantly to their success. My experience includes working with a talented team on Mayanagari, a trailblazing open world game set in India and also collaborating with clients like PayTM and Cred to deliver multiple hypercasual and casual games for their platforms.
My expertise in the Unity Engine is complemented by good proficiency with Unreal Engine as well. Skilled in tools like Figma, JIRA, Microsoft Office/Google Suite and the Adobe Suite, I adeptly handle various aspects of game design. My abilities in creating detailed documentation, excel simulations, and innovative UI/UX prototypes which prove crucial in transforming game concepts into reality.
I'm keen to connect with gaming industry professionals and enthusiasts, sharing insights and exploring new opportunities in this dynamic field.
Key Roles and Skills
Domain Skills
Gameplay and Feature Design
3C and Combat Design
Project Management
Project Documentation
Prototyping
System Design
Game UI/UX Flows
Unity
Unreal Engine
Figma
Google/Microsoft Suite
JIRA
PlasticSCM GitHub
Adobe Creative Suite
Technical Skills
About Me!
I am a 27-year-old Game Designer from the beautiful hill station of Coorg in South Karnataka, India. I am a graduate of the three-year Game Design programme at DSK Supinfogame RUBIKA in Pune - a subsidiary of RUBIKA, France.
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When I was young, I was introduced to interactive experiences through Board Games and Outdoor Sports. Then came console games, which steered me into a whole new universe of video games. My first console was the original PlayStation that I rarely used. Shortly after arrived the PlayStation 2 and before I knew it, I grew into the video game enthusiast I am today. I enjoy and appreciate video games that I can completely immerse myself in. I love playing action-adventure titles and admire open-world environments. I am ready to play any genre of video-games, be it Racing, RPG, Walking Simulators etc.
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I love football and I am always down for a quick game of FIFA. I prefer the outdoors, enjoy trekking and never shy away from adventure. I do not fit the stereotypical description of a gamer - a guy on the couch playing video games and eating unhealthy food. Well, the eating-unhealthy part is kind of true, but on a typical day, you can find me either trying to make an excuse to run out for a game of football or looking for the next opportunity to go on a hike up a mountain. My trusty camera, my noble steed Max (my sports bicycle) and the open road is all I need to make me happy!