Dimitar Simidchiev

Dimitar Simidchiev has extensive experience in the gaming industry, starting in 2010 as a Sales Associate at Peek & Cloppenburg. Dimitar then worked as a Project Manager at Credoc, where they gained experience in establishing a company and collaborating with programmers to create an online platform.

In 2014, Dimitar joined Teach For Bulgaria as a Teacher Training and Qualification Manager, where they assessed training needs, designed trainings, and managed relationships with university partners.

From 2012 to 2021, they were the Managing Owner and Principal Trainer at Beta - Mu Consult, a company that provided consulting and corporate training services. Dimitar offered seminars on various topics such as public speaking, negotiation, sales, and customer care.

Dimitar transitioned to the gaming industry in 2015, joining Ubisoft as a Game Designer. Over the years, they took on different roles, including Associate Lead Game Designer and Lead Game Designer on projects such as Assassin's Creed Origins and AC Valhalla. Dimitar was responsible for overseeing various aspects of game design, from endgame features and DLC design to leading teams and creating innovative gameplay elements.

Most recently, Dimitar joined 11 bit studios S.A. in 2021 as the Design Director. In this role, they are responsible for providing overall gameplay direction on an unannounced project, defining design pillars, reviewing design proposals, and providing ongoing feedback on feature implementation.

Throughout their career, Dimitar has demonstrated a strong background in game design, project management, consulting, and training, with a focus on creativity and innovation in the gaming industry.

Dimitar Simidchiev began their education at the American College of Sofia in 1999 and completed their studies in 2004. However, the provided information does not specify the degree or field of study they pursued during this time. Later, from 2004 to 2008, they attended Furman University where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Communication Studies. Lastly, from 2010 to 2012, Dimitar pursued a Master's degree in European Governance at the New Bulgarian University.