Dor Ferdman

With over 11 years of experience as a Lead/Senior Game Developer and Designer, I have built and shipped titles across Windows, Xbox, PlayStation, Android, and VR using Unreal Engine 4/5, spanning AAA, AA, and indie projects. I specialize in designing progression, economy, and core gameplay systems that create engaging, scalable player experiences. Beyond development, I have also helped raise a total of 4.5M USD in funding across multiple projects, collaborating closely with publishers and investors to align creative vision with production and business goals. My work has been recognized internationally: • Best Game Design Award, WeGame 2019 – Empire Patron • Epic Games Sponsorship & Presentation, Games Gathering Conference 2020 – Empire Patron • Epic Marketplace Feature, 2024 – Selected from over 60K assets (Optimization Debug Tool) • The Art of Selling the Story Award, Global Entertainment Awards 2025 – Human Heritage • Emerging Talent Award, AMD 2025 – Human Heritage In addition to technical expertise, I bring systems design leadership, having managed teams of up to 40 developers while balancing creative vision with production goals. My approach ensures that progression, economy, and core gameplay systems are both scalable and deeply engaging, supporting long-term player retention. My recent work, including systems and marketplace assets, can be viewed here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1010910/Empire_Patron/ https://www.fab.com/sellers/App%20Tech%20Innovations