Saharsh Ganguly

I am a third-year Visual Communication student aiming to specialize in game design. My interests focus on interaction and level design, supported by a strong sense of visual design and narrative writing. I am particularly interested in how player progression through a level can communicate story, pacing, and experience. I enjoy working in collaborative team environments

Freelance Visual Content & Assets at Freelance (2019-01 – 2021-12)

• Designed 20–30 thumbnails for online creators, optimized for small-screen visibility and viewer attention
• Created custom character skins and visual assets commissioned by players
• Revised visuals based on creator feedback and content style

Competitive Tournament Organization (2020-01 – 2021-12)

• Seeded 16-player knockout brackets based on skill levels to keep matches fair
• Scheduled and supervised live matches and enforced rules during gameplay
• Resolved disputes and cheating concerns during tournaments

Community Event Leadership (2020-01 – 2022-12)

• Organized multiplayer game nights and multi-day events through Discord coordination
• Set up channels, roles, and permissions to manage communication
• Adjusted activities when participation dropped to keep players engaged

Game Discussion Podcast (2021-01 – 2022-12)

• Hosted and ran a 16-episode discussion series focused on gameplay and player experience
• Prepared topics, coordinated participants, and moderated conversations

Online Gaming Community Involvement (2017-01 – Present)

• Participated in large gaming Discord communities and organized group play sessions
• Gave feedback, discussed mechanics, and observed player behaviour and communication patterns
• Built familiarity with how players react to rules, balance, and progression systems

Recent Interactive & Game Design Work (2024-01 – Present)

• Built an interactive AR music museum and arranged interactions to guide user movement
• Reworked object placement when users became confused about progression
• Currently developing a VR dart game prototype for Meta Quest
• Adjusting throw mechanics and feedback to improve accuracy and player understanding

Bachelors of Design in Visual Communication – Parul University (2023-01 – 2027-07)