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Juri Knauth
Software/Game Developer and Mentor
Hi, I’m Juri, a Unity developer with a passion for building games that feel great to play.
I’ve been creating games for over six years, starting with modding
Warcraft 3 and
Starcraft 2, and eventually moving into professional studio work and solo development.
Today, I work full-time as a Unity Developer on mobile and cross-platform titles, where I focus on gameplay, UI/UX, performance, and systems design.
Whether I’m working with a team or on my own projects, I care about the details: the polish, the feedback, and the moment everything just clicks.
I love that “A-ha!” moment players get when something works just right, and I enjoy the challenge of making that happen through code, design, or clever systems.
My skillset covers Unity3D, C#, rapid prototyping, level design, UI, AR/VR, mobile development, and 3D workflows. I'm always learning through books, courses, game jams, and building things that challenge me both creatively and technically.
While I’m currently employed full-time, I’m always open to hearing about new opportunities, freelance work, or collaborations that spark my curiosity. If you have something exciting in mind, feel free to reach out.
Contact Details
I'm always looking for new
things, so if you think we could do
something great together, don't hesitate to contact me!
You can reach me during my business hours Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00.
Work and Experience
Travian Games, Munich
Projects: Travian Legends Mobile
► Unity Developer
2023/5 - Today
- Developed frontend for Android/iOS using Unity and C#
- Reduced crash rates by resolving multithreading issues
- Optimized runtime performance and memory usage
- Implemented core features (e.g. building replacement, demolition, RTL)
- Built UI components based on Figma designs
- Integrated REST and GraphQL APIs
- Handled mobile store metadata and release uploads
- Reviewed crash analytics using Firebase
- Maintained CI/CD pipelines via Jenkins
- Fixing and optimizing legacy code
- Modernized legacy systems and supported internal frameworks
Juri Knauth, Berlin
Projects: Swear To God, Pirate Splashy, Ninja Car and a few more.
► Solo Game Developer & Freelancer
2017 - Today
- Game Development
- Game Design
- Game Art
- Mentoring
Beam cross realities, Berlin
Projects: Operation Legendary, Uvex Safety AR, Loop5 Arcade Games and a few more.
► Unity Developer
2021/03 - 2023/04
- Game mechanics
- Application loops
- Ensure longetivy of applications
- Fake AR input
- AR
- VR
- Mobile Apps
- Arcade installations
- Building 3D-Asset import piplelines
- Fixing and optimizing legacy code
- UI-logic
- Localization
- AR-Avatar IK Legs
► Lecturer, Freelance
2022/09 - 2022/11
- Unity Game Engine
- Mentoring
► Programming Teacher Assistant, Freelance
2019/09 - 2020/01
- Help students
- Host Gam Jams
Pixelsplit, Frankfurt am Main
Projects: Deadly Days, and a few more.
► Unity Developer Intern
2018/05 - 2018/10
- Implement special zombie mechanics
- Brain storm new game ideas
- Bug reporting and fixing
- Brain storm new game titles
Phantom 8, Berlin
Projects: Past Cure
► Intern
2018/03 - 2018/04
- Quality Assurance
- Nightmare spawn mechanic
- Game design for game mode: Endless Runner
- Writing bug reports
Smilegate Europe, Berlin
Projects: Cross Fire
► Quality Assurance (Working student)
2017/05 - 2017/07
- End-to-end testing
- Manual tests
- Reproducing bugs
- Writing bug reports
- Updating tests
Education
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Mediadesign Hochschule für Design und Informatik
Berlin
Bachelor of Science, Game Design
2015 - 2019 -
Technische Universität
Berlin
Transport Engineering
2012 - 2015 -
Freie Universität
Berlin
History and Cultural Studies
2011 - 2012
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Qantm College
Berlin
Interactive Entertainment Design
2009 - 2011 -
Ecole européene Bruxelles II
Brussels
European Baccalaureate
1999 - 2009
Certifications
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Additional Accreditation: 3D Modelling Technique Specialization
Berlin
Mediadesign Hochschule für Design und Informatik
2019
Projects: Sculpting Nova and a few more. -
Additional Accreditation: Classical Artwork
Berlin
Mediadesign Hochschule für Design und Informatik
2019
Projects: 2D Animation, Storyboard thumbs and a few more.
Skills
Game Development
95%
Game Design
95%
Game Art
80%
Agile Development
90%
Project Management
80%
Web Development
75%
Core Technical Skills
Unity
95%
C#
95%
.NET
75%
Git
90%
JavaScript
85%
HTML
90%
CSS
90%
SQL
80%
Game Tech & Platforms
Augmented Reality
95%
Virtual Reality
90%
Mobile App Development
75%
Rapid-Prototyping
85%
REST & GraphQL APIs
75%
Firebase & Analytics
80%
Jenkins / CI/CD
75%
Addressables
90%
Design & Art Tools
Blender
85%
ZBrush
70%
Substance Painter
80%
Photoshop
85%
Figma
85%
Illustrator
70%
Rigging
85%
Animation
80%
UI/UX
85%
Workflow & Support
Level Design
85%
Quality Assurance
75%
Prompt Engineering
75%
Mentoring
85%
Communication
85%
DOTween
85%
RSG Promises
85%
Narrative
70%
InDesign
80%
Advanced Knowledge:
2D Art, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Audacity, Blueprints (Unreal), Board & Card Game Design, Collaboration, Computer Hardware, Critical Thinking, Drawing, FontForge, HLSL, Interactive Storytelling, Jira, Modding, PowerShell, Print Design, Recording, Research, Scrum, Social Media, TeamViewer, Teamwork, Twine, Unreal Engine
Hobbies & Interests:
Game jams, logic games, custom PC builds, coding puzzles, indie & PC games, hiking, jogging, cats, urban cleanup, and lifelong learning.
Motivation
Ever since I was a kid, I paid special attention to how games were made. I would often imagine or build my own sequels whenever the original didn’t quite live up to my expectations. Today, I focus on creating new titles with unique mechanics and believable worlds.
My goal is to discover fun and innovative ways to interact with players. Seeing the joy and emotion that games can spark in others brings a smile to my face every time. I frequently brainstorm game concepts or help friends develop their ideas into something playable.
I consider designing systems that feel natural and behave realistically to be one of my biggest strengths. I often iterate through many versions in my head before starting production. Once a team project kicks off, I contribute wherever I can and enjoy learning whatever’s needed to help see the game through to completion.
More About Me
My favorite games and the first
video games
I remember playing.
More About Us
We, that's me, Juri Knauth, and my two cats:
Nando and Nora.