Hello, my name is Anton Kiyko. It’s a pleasure to meet you.I’m a Junior Technical Designer specializing in Unreal Engine. I enjoy finding technical solutions to gameplay challenges, from implementing individual mechanics to building interconnected systems.In my projects, I combine game design thinking, programming, and technical implementation. In this portfolio, I’ll show how I apply these skills in practice and how I grow with every new project.

PROBLEM
Within a tight 2.5-month deadline, I had to implement key gameplay mechanics, enemy behavior, and UI while ensuring the vertical slice remained stable. One of the main technical challenges was dealing with Gimbal Lock when throwing a weapon and controlling its rotation in flight.DEVELOPMENT
I studied technical documentation and tutorials, applied what I learned, and built prototypes to test gameplay mechanics. I coordinated gameplay decisions with the team lead while fixing bugs and optimizing the project.SOLUTION
To address the Gimbal Lock issue, I developed a system that stored the relevant coordinate values immediately before the player attempted to rotate the actor. I also implemented the core weapon mechanics, AI for one of the three enemy types, the main menu, and the pause menu.

PROBLEM
The project required a complete set of gameplay systems, from character controls to interactions with platforms, traps, and enemies. I was responsible for implementing the game logic as part of a three-person team consisting of a game designer and level designer, an artist, and me.DEVELOPMENT
I developed the gameplay systems step by step and configured how they interacted. My focus was on bringing the character, platforms, traps, and enemies together into a cohesive gameplay experience.SOLUTION
I independently implemented the core gameplay logic for the vertical slice, connecting the key mechanics and making the level playable from beginning to end.

PROBLEM
Working in a five-person team, I took on the roles of Programmer, Technical Designer, and Technical Artist. I needed to implement the AI for five enemies, including a boss, and integrate combat encounters into the existing game systems. A major challenge was creating dynamic enemy behavior, which required me to quickly learn the fundamentals of Behavior Trees, a tool I had limited experience with.DEVELOPMENT
Within a tight timeframe, I studied the fundamentals of Behavior Trees and applied them to enemy AI. I also implemented arena events, boss fight logic, and tutorial sequences. Throughout development, I integrated new systems into the existing project, fixed bugs, and optimized performance.SOLUTION
I implemented the behavior of five enemies, including the boss, as well as arena event logic, the boss fight sequence, and tutorial systems. I integrated these features into the project’s existing architecture.