Steve Kocher

Steve Kocher is a Senior Game Designer at Gearbox Entertainment since January 2023, with previous experience as a Game Designer at ZeniMax Online Studios, where contributions included enemy AI and encounter design for Elder Scrolls Online. Prior roles include Game Designer positions at Gearbox Software, contributing to Borderlands 3, Borderlands 2 VR, and Penn & Teller VR, focusing on gameplay mechanics, UI design, and scripting. Early career experience includes coordinating product development and leading sales teams at CustomInk, along with customer support for Mythic Entertainment's Warhammer Online. Steve holds a Master's degree in Interactive Technology, Design from SMU Guildhall, a B.A. in Integrative Arts/Communications from Penn State University, and an A.A. in Liberal Arts from Lehigh Carbon Community College.