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I’m a senior game designer with 5+ years of professional game industry experience. While I’ve worked on a wide variety of different games, I’m currently a Senior Game Designer at Panteon Games working on a mobile 4X strategy game.
My main strengths lie in systems design, gameplay design, and open world design, with a generalist mindset that helps me adapt quickly and connect the dots across disciplines. I’m passionate about combining big-picture thinking with hands-on execution to create engaging player experiences. Along the way, I also enjoy supporting teammates and sharing what I’ve learned to help the whole team grow.
About Me
I’m a game designer with over five years of experience working on diverse projects, primarily in mobile games. What drives me most is finding ways to elevate player experience — whether through intuitive systems, engaging worlds, or meaningful gameplay loops.
I approach each project with curiosity and adaptability, valuing collaboration and open communication as much as design craft itself. Over the years, I’ve had the chance to work alongside talented teams, contribute across multiple design areas, and help push projects forward not just with ideas, but with execution. I’m passionate about growing as a designer and creating games that players genuinely love.
Featured Projects
Professional Work
Command legendary gods like Bastet, Zeus, and Freya in this 4X strategy game where mythology comes alive!
Build your city, expand your empire, and battle thousands of players worldwide as you fight for dominance across a massive online world.
Get ready for the most unique tower defense game, where you set your defense strategy and rush into battle to claim victory!
Find amazing gaming experiences and exciting chapters filled with unique game units in this tower defense game. Rush through endless scenarios by arranging your towers and roads to defend your base against the waves of the enemy raid!
Build the ultimate airport as you hire staff, manage flights, and keep passengers happy!
Unlock exciting upgrades, open new shops, and expand your terminals to transform a small airstrip into a bustling, world-class hub. Keep the planes flying and the business growing as you build your airport empire!
Crafting Innovative, Memorable Game Mechanics
I specialize in creating unique and immersive gameplay experiences through innovative game mechanics. My approach combines creativity with technical expertise to deliver engaging and memorable moments for players.
Building Immersive Worlds
I focus on crafting engaging and immersive game levels that enhance player experience through thoughtful layout, meaningful challenges, and strong visual direction. My approach balances creativity with functionality, always aiming to support both gameplay and player immersion.
- Strategic Layouts: Optimizing level flow for engaging gameplay.
- Environmental Storytelling: Crafting levels that tell a story through their design.
- Challenge Integration: Seamlessly incorporating challenges and puzzles.
Designing Foundational Systems for Meaningful Gameplay
With a focus on designing robust and interconnected gameplay systems, I blend creative problem-solving and technical precision to build the foundation for meaningful player experiences. Each system is crafted to function elegantly behind the scenes while enhancing engagement and supporting the overall game vision.
Get in Touch
Contact Utku Mert Degirmenci
Send me an email at utku.d.m@gmail.com for inquiries or collaborations.
Phone
Call me at +90 5312806694 for direct communication.
Location
Based in Ankara, Türkiye