Cockos Reaper
Egor Arkhipov
Game Developer, Composer, Sound Designer
Tokyo
Summary
Video game developer, producer, game designer, and software specialist. I began my journey as a video game developer in 2019. Since then, I have been working on my large-scale project, Ale & Tale Tavern, which will be released in 2024. Combining the numerous skills acquired during my long career in the gaming industry as a composer and sound designer has given me the necessary experience and connections to develop my own product.
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Composer, sound designer, lead audio specialist, mentor, manager, and producer with 15 years of experience in the gaming industry. Hundreds of completed projects, including both gaming and non-gaming ventures. Experienced with small independent projects as well as massive globally recognized hits. Established a company, evolving from a solo composer to leading the most formidable sound team in Eastern Europe. Always at the forefront of creativity and technology, maintaining a passion for the craft throughout the years of work.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Founder, Game Developer
Scienart Games
06.2019 - Current
- PC video game development. Current project: Ale & Tale Tavern
- Creating game design for the product
- Producing projects
- Negotiating with publishers
- Financing projects
- Ensuring the final quality of the product, software code, player accessibility, sound design, and musical components of the product
- Communicating with the gaming community, gaming press, and outsourcers to ensure the success of future products.
Founder/Audio Lead/Sound Designer/Music Composer
Scienart Media LTD.
09.2010 - Current
- Direct management of a large team of composers and sound designers. Balanced and rational distribution of workload among team members, taking into account their best qualities.
- Creating original musical video game compositions in various genres.
- Recording and producing original sound effects for a wide range of diverse projects.
- Constant collaboration with representatives from game studios to achieve the desired sound for game projects.
- Developing and preparing the musical and sound vision for projects. Advocating for a specific perspective on the project's sound component.
- Compiling technical briefs for composers and sound designers.
- Ensuring quality control of produced materials.
- Providing feedback to the team's composers and sound designers to achieve the target audio landscape and highest quality performance.
- Studio recording of musicians for musical compositions, from solo performers to large ensembles and orchestras.
- Preparing sheet music for subsequent studio recording.
- Producing musical tracks for the team's composers.
- Monitoring deadlines, quality, and technical specifications of projects in progress.
- Working with voice actors, including task assignments, quality control, and post-processing of materials.
- Personal voice acting work for several projects.
- Implementing sound materials into game projects using FMOD. Creating sound architectures for projects, tuning, balancing, ensuring control and prioritization. Close collaboration with technical specialists on the game development side.
- Providing ongoing audio, music, and technical support for a number of long-lasting game projects.
- Training and developing the skills of sound designers and composers in the team, elevating employees' professionalism from junior specialists to leading experts.
- Creating internal training documents, video courses, and conducting workshops.
- Participating in conferences and exhibitions as a participant or expert.
- Recruiting new specialists to the team, including composing test tasks, conducting interviews, and assessments.
- Successful resolution of any contentious personal situations within the team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Programming
Perm State University
09.2001 - 06.2006
Skills
Game Design
Project Management
Programming
Game Producing
Community Management
Contract Management
Operations Management
Excellent Communication
Problem-solving abilities
Music Composition
Sound Design
Field Recording
Mixing and Mastering
Orchestration
Team Management
Music Production
Accomplishments
LT Game Awards 2018 Winners: Murder in the Alps in nomination “Best Audio”, as well as “Best game for smart devices and the best game of the year”
Best Casual Game at Samsung 2021 Best of Galaxy Store Awards: Gardenscapes
AppStore Best of 2017: Real-Time Competition for C.A.T.S.
Google Play 2017: Game of the Year 2017 for C.A.T.S
Google Play 2017: Most Popular 2017 for C.A.T.S.
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2017: Favorite Russian Mobile App for Cut the Rope: Magic
Kidscreen Awards 2017: Best Game App (Smartphone) for Cut The Rope: Magic
Tobby Awards 2015: Best iPad game: Board, Puzzle & Music for Cut the Rope 2
HollyWebs 2014: Finalist for Best Web Series: Comedy for "Om Nom Stories"
Design for Experience 2014: Finalist for User Experience: Consumer Product for Cut the Rope 2
The Webby Awards 2014: Official Honoree for Games: Handheld Devices for Cut the Rope 2
International Mobile Gaming Awards 2014: Finalist for Best Quickplay Game for Cut the Rope 2
“Om Nom Stories” received Honorable Mention in Branded Web Series Category
iKids Awards 2013: Best Web/App Series “Om Nom Stories”
Fishdom in 2016 entered the list of Top trending games in Google Play
In 2016 Gardenscapes entered the list of Best games on iPad Russia on App Store and also in category Most Irresistible on Google Play
In 2016 Gardenscapes named the game of the year on Facebook.
In 2018 Gardenscapes has won Mobile Game Awards in a nomination Best Game Management & Live Ops
Nominee on 13th IMGA Global: Gardenscapes
Nominee of 2019 Central and Eastern European Game Awards’ Best Narrative and Best Mobile Game categories (CEEGA): Murder in the Alps
Software
Firelight Technologies FMOD
Languages
Russian
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Japanese
Intermediate
B1
Russian
Proficient
C2
Interests
Formula 1, Movies, Videogames, Sports, Family, Foreign Cultures
Timeline
Founder, Game Developer
Scienart Games
06.2019 - Current
Founder/Audio Lead/Sound Designer/Music Composer
Scienart Media LTD.
09.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Programming
Perm State University
09.2001 - 06.2006
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