Yatharth Padharia
Burbank,USA
Summary
Passionate game designer with a strong foundation in level design and systems development. Experienced in using Unreal and Unity Engine to create engaging gameplay experiences. Skilled in storytelling, mechanics, and user experience, with a keen eye for detail. Committed to bringing imaginative worlds to life and enhancing player engagement through innovative design solutions. Ready to contribute creativity and technical expertise to dynamic game development teams
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Game Designer
Retro Resurgence
08.2024 - Current
- Designed Levels and Narratives
- Designed and Programmed AI and Weapons.
Designer - AirBorne
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative gameplay concepts and narratives.
- Assisted in creating documentation outlining game design specifications and guidelines.
- Improved overall game quality through rigorous bug tracking, testing, and resolution efforts.
Director, Designer and Artist
IT Burrows
06.2024 - Current
- Designed Levels and Narratives
- Held Playtest for feedback
- Prototyped level and coded traps and systems for the game.
Designer
Karcer
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Designed the mechanics and systems for the racing game
- Learned and utilized Unity C# to code the entire game (Including systems, AI)
- Created and Utilized custom procedural tools from Houdini to be used in Unity engine
Solo Developer / Systems Designer
Dual Descent
07.2024
- Designed the systems and Puzzles for the entire level
- Designed and programmed AI and Boss battle in the project using blueprint scripting.
- Created Set Piece in Houdini using Rigid Body Simulation.
Solo Developer, Designer
The Assassin in the Line
03.2024
- Designed and modelled the Levels.
- Created Environmental Puzzles and Blueprint for the entire map.
Technical and Rigid Body Simulation Artist
RAGE INC
04.2023
- Created the system to easily fracture 3d Meshes that has been processed.
- Created Custom Level Sequencer to transition the map.
- Created Shader for destruction and the VFX.
Art Director and Artist
Ascending Virtue
08.2022
- Created the entire visual script for the game
- Help artists model and texture 3d models
- Created Sprites and Concept Arts in Photoshop
- Created Textures for multiple Biomes.
Education
BFA - Game Design
New York Film Academy
Burbank, CA12-2025
Skills
- Leading and Managing
- Setting Vision
- Clear And Vibrant Communication
- Agile
- Scripting in Coding Language (Python, HLSL, C#, C, Vex)
- Expert in Blueprint Scripting Language(UE)
- 3D Art (Maya, Houdini, Blender, 3DS Max)
- Storyteller
- Source Control (Github, Perforce)
- Trello, Confluence, JIRA
- Documentation (GDD, Art Design Document, Pitch Presentation)
- Quality Assurance
Values
- Adaptable
- Respectful
- Empathic
- Creative
- Security
- Curious
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Designer - AirBorne
08.2025 - 08.2025
Game Designer
Retro Resurgence
08.2024 - Current
Solo Developer / Systems Designer
Dual Descent
07.2024
Director, Designer and Artist
IT Burrows
06.2024 - Current
Designer
Karcer
04.2024 - 06.2024
Solo Developer, Designer
The Assassin in the Line
03.2024
Technical and Rigid Body Simulation Artist
RAGE INC
04.2023
Art Director and Artist
Ascending Virtue
08.2022
BFA - Game Design
New York Film Academy