Ari Kuokka

Ari Kuokka is an accomplished game design professional currently serving as Design Lead at Small Giant Games since January 2024, focusing on Empires & Puzzles. Previously, Ari held various roles in the gaming industry, including Team Lead and Lead Game Designer at Metacore, where responsibility included managing a new team and driving significant growth for Merge Mansion post-launch. Other notable positions include Design Director at Nitro Games Plc, Product Lead at Dodreams Ltd. for Drive Ahead, and Product Lead as well as Lead Designer for Battlejack at Grand Cru Ltd. Ari's early career involved marketing roles, culminating in a Bachelor's degree in International Business from Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences and a brief educational experience at 성균관대학교 (SKKU).