Game designer & producer · currently @ Ark Entertainment Studio

Marwan Alqurashi

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01 // About

Full stack, fewer bottlenecks

I work across both sides of game development: the creative craft of design and the operational discipline of running a studio. I balance gameplay systems, design levels, and lead teams — while also managing production schedules, budgets, and business strategy.

At Ark Entertainment Studio, I wear three hats — CEO, Producer, and Lead Game Designer — overseeing the project's vision, documenting design in industry-standard practice, and building a versatile combat system from the ground up.

I focus on sustainable brands and enjoyable, well-balanced systems — designed for real players and real communities, not just clean documentation.

▹ Diploma, Game Design — Developers Zone II / GameBcn (2022)
▹ GameChangers, DigiPen Institute of Technology (2022)
▹ Currently @ Ark Entertainment Studio

02 // Where I've worked

CEO, Producer & Lead Game Designer @ Ark Entertainment Studio

Jun 2022 — Present · Saudi Arabia

Running the studio end to end — vision, production, and the design of a versatile combat system — while also owning fundraising and business direction.

▹As CEO: delegating and directing agendas, driving profitability, managing organizational structure and strategy, and communicating with the board
▹Led fundraising efforts to scale the company and bring on new team members
▹Oversaw budgetary and financial activities and implemented strategies to grow business and profits
▹As Producer: overseeing the project as it progresses, managing production schedule, budget, and development team
▹Worked closely with marketing, advertising, and PR to align production with go-to-market
▹As Lead Game Designer: documented the design process using industry-standard practices
▹Developed and led the vision for a versatile and innovative combat system
▹Designed level layouts and coached junior team members on performance and policy implementation
▹Balanced and rebalanced gameplay across multiple factors for interesting, enjoyable flow with optimum risk and reward

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03 // Some things I've built

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04 // What's next

Let's make something together.

I'm currently open to new opportunities — full-time, contract, or just a good chat. Whether you have a project idea, a question, or you just want to say hi, my inbox is the best way to reach me.

Marwan.alqurashi@uoit.net →

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Marwan Alqurashi — Game Designer & Business Developer

Game designer & producer · currently @ Ark Entertainment Studio

I'm a creative, hands-on business developer and game designer who bridges strategy and craft — from balancing combat systems and designing levels to running the business side of a studio: production, budgets, and team leadership. Over 2+ years in game development, plus a background in business development and negotiation.

About

I focus on sustainable brands and enjoyable, well-balanced systems — designed for real players and real communities, not just clean documentation.

Based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Experience

CEO, Producer & Lead Game Designer — Ark Entertainment Studio

Jun 2022 — Present · Saudi Arabia

Running the studio end to end — vision, production, and the design of a versatile combat system — while also owning fundraising and business direction.

As CEO: delegating and directing agendas, driving profitability, managing organizational structure and strategy, and communicating with the board
Led fundraising efforts to scale the company and bring on new team members
Oversaw budgetary and financial activities and implemented strategies to grow business and profits
As Producer: overseeing the project as it progresses, managing production schedule, budget, and development team
Worked closely with marketing, advertising, and PR to align production with go-to-market
As Lead Game Designer: documented the design process using industry-standard practices
Developed and led the vision for a versatile and innovative combat system
Designed level layouts and coached junior team members on performance and policy implementation
Balanced and rebalanced gameplay across multiple factors for interesting, enjoyable flow with optimum risk and reward

Game Designer — Developers Zone II, powered by GameBcn

Aug 2022 — Oct 2022 · Riyadh

Balanced gameplay systems and delivered on technical and design objectives in an accelerator-style program.

Balanced and rebalanced gameplay around different factors to produce interesting, enjoyable flow with optimum risk and reward
Accomplished project objectives across both technical and design workstreams

Designer — GameChangers, DigiPen Institute of Technology

Apr 2021 — Jun 2022 · Riyadh

Designed levels for Azooma, a stealth top-down action game set in a unique Saudi setting, built and maintained the game design document.

Built and maintained a dynamic and ever-evolving game design document
Designed multiple levels on Azooma, a stealth top-down action game set in a unique Saudi setting
First level showcased to the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Communications and Information, H.E. Eng. Abdullah Alswaha
Second level recognized as the most fun and engaging level by Raymond Yan, head of the GameChangers studio

Business Development Manager — VIX

Sep 2018 — Jan 2020 · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Generated new revenue, built customer loyalty systems, and stood up e-commerce for the company.

Generated leads and capitalized on valuable business opportunities to bring in new revenue and improve bottom-line profit
Leveraged CRM to maintain records of sales and prospecting activities
Secured new opportunities from existing customers to maximize and enhance growth at each account
Determined price schedules and discount rates
Resolved customer complaints and found the best compensation for the client
Built a system for customer satisfaction and loyalty programs
Launched e-commerce for the company

Projects

Ark Entertainment Combat System

2022 · Present · Unity — A versatile, innovative combat system built from the ground up

As Lead Game Designer, developed and led the vision for a versatile and innovative combat system, documenting the design process with industry-standard practices while balancing risk and reward for enjoyable gameplay flow.

Built with: Unity, C#, Game Design, Level Design.

Azooma

2021 · 2022 · GameChangers, DigiPen — A stealth top-down action game set in a unique Saudi setting

Designed multiple levels on Azooma. The first level was showcased to the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Communications and Information, H.E. Eng. Abdullah Alswaha; another level was recognized as the most fun and engaging in the studio.

Built with: Stealth, Level Design, Game Design Document.

Ark Entertainment Studio

2022 · Present · Studio — Building a studio from vision to production

Founded and lead Ark Entertainment Studio as CEO — fundraising, organizational strategy, and budgetary oversight — while also serving as Producer, managing schedule, budget, and team across the full production pipeline.

Built with: Production, Business Strategy, Team Leadership.

VIX E-Commerce Launch

2018 · 2020 · Business Development — Standing up e-commerce and loyalty systems from scratch

Generated new leads and revenue as Business Development Manager, built a customer satisfaction and loyalty program, and launched the company's first e-commerce channel.

Built with: Business Development, CRM, E-Commerce.

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