Oleksandra Berest

Senior Game System and Economy Designer

Wilhelmshaven, Lower Saxony, Germany

About

I`m a versatile and results-driven game designer with a broad spectrum of experience, ranging from small-scale projects to corporate environments with extensive teams. Proficient in team leadership, collaboration with publishers, and the agile integration of principles into work processes. My primary focus is on holistic game design, including the development of engaging Live Ops events and effective monetization strategies within the realm of Free-to-Play mobile games. Capable of shaping gameplay elements such as ideas, maps, scenarios, difficulty levels, monetization mechanics, and meta mechanics, ensuring a cohesive and immersive gaming experience. Possessing extensive knowledge of game systems to drive successful and player-centric gaming experiences My key personal attributes include: - Creativity and a strong imaginative capacity, fostering innovative problem-solving and idea generation. - Analytical mindset, enabling the evaluation of evidence and application of probability theory to identify optimal solutions for tasks. - Proficient ability to assess situations, employing critical thinking to navigate challenges effectively. - Sociable nature with a talent for expressing thoughts consistently and structurally, facilitating clear communication and collaboration within teams

Experience

  • Senior Game System and Economy Designer at UserWise
    Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

  • Independent Business Owner at Travorium
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Game Designer (LiveOps) at GAMETEQ
    May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Game Designer (Generalist) at RND project
    Jan 2023 - May 2023 · 5 mos

  • Game designer (midcore, LiveOps) at Nexters
    Apr 2021 - Jun 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Expert in renovating existing game mechanics and crafting innovative offers to enhance player engagement and overall gaming experience. Proficient in identifying areas for improvement, implementing strategic updates, and fine-tuning gameplay mechanics to meet evolving player expectations. Adept at balancing creativity with market trends to deliver compelling, competitive features that drive user retention and satisfaction. I achieved enormous success by surpassing the annual revenue record for a standard event, leveraging a combination of successful offers, seamless integration of an existing mechanic, and strategically updated promotions with exclusive in-game items, bonuses, and discounts.