Kristian Kohler

Leading the creative direction and product vision for Bloom Haven, a blockchain gaming studio developing a sustainable idle gardening game on Ethereum. Defined core gameplay loops, integrated Chainlink VRF for provably fair NFT breeding mechanics, and designed the long-term tokenomics ($HPTL) to ensure economic stability and a positive player experience. Managed cross-functional teams (design, development, art) to align on the final product vision.

Oversaw the design of core features and economy for a successful mobile strategy game with over 5M downloads. Managed a team of 4 designers and coordinated closely with product management to define the roadmap based on player feedback and market analysis. Focused on tuning retention and monetization loops.

Specialized in designing complex gameplay and progression systems for a AAA fantasy RPG, focusing on skill trees, combat mechanics, and inventory management. Developed detailed design specifications and worked closely with engineering to ensure feasible and polished implementation.

Designed levels, missions, and player onboarding for an innovative puzzle-adventure title. Conducted extensive playtesting and iterated rapidly on design concepts using data and qualitative feedback to optimize player flow and experience.

Assisted the design and QA teams on a major simulation project. Responsibilities included bug reporting, content population, and creating basic documentation for internal tools.