Nick A. Spyrakos

Game & Experience Designer. 

Programmer. 

Artist.

SUMMARY

Strong background in Unity, C#.
Skilled in Blender, Figma, Publisher, Blender.
Previously in Uppsala University, HempBased, Traptics, ZenGarden. 
Worked on Museum.exe, Project 4X, Homeseek. 

From Greece, to Gotland, to Utrecht and soon Stockholm, I’m curious to explore professional, volunteer and educational opportunities that enable me to make games with impact. In my free time I read comics, write blog posts and create stuff, often games. 

SKILLS

• Game Design
• Programming (C#, JavaScript)
• UI & UX
• Game Art (2D & 3D)

EDUCATION

• BSc in Games Programming from SAE Institute Athens, licenced by Middlesex University (2016 - 2019)
• BA in Game Design and Graphics from Uppsala University (2021-2024)

NOTABLE INDEPENDENT PROJECTS

• Museum.exe - Lead Game Designer (2024)
  • Explored how digital games can facilitate the exhibition of digital games through a novel prototype digital museum game.
  • As the sole programmer and lead designer, I was responsible for all technical aspects.
  • Created multiple 3D models
  • Creating a series of unique mechanics and puzzles inspired by the exhibited game

• Project 4X - Solo Developer (2023)
  • Created a vertical slice of a minimal 4X strategy game in two months, modelled after Polytopia
  • Awarded the Jury Spotlight for Technical Excellence and was nominated for Best Game Design and Best In Show in Gotland’s Game Conference

EXPERIENCE

• Uppsala University- Game Designer (2024)
  • Worked in Project GECO and created a novel educational prototype to teach rural communities about investing in renewable sources, in collaboration with Gotlands Energi
• HempBased - Lead Programmer (2023)
  • Worked on a crowdfunded top-down management/shooter game focused on farming and crafting
  • Led a team of 4 developers , managed their daily tasks, priorities as well as the communication with stakeholders
  • Developed key game systems, including entity behaviour, data handling, item handling, inventory management, pathfinding and UI systems.
• Traptics - Technical Game Designer (2020 - 2021)
  • Collaborated with multiple clients on a range of projects for PC and Android
  • Designed and developed early prototypes and features for Homeseek, Traptic’s award winning survival city builder
  • Demonstrated expertise in analytics, monetisation, and multiplayer integrations to support a suite of live titles
• Zen Garden Apps - Programmer (2020 - 2021)
  • Extended and improved their Unity SDK that connects over 7 social games running on iOS and Android platforms.
  • Maintained clear documentation and communication with team members and senior management.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving and analytical skills while troubleshooting issues related to the Unity SDK and games.