Ravindra Hiwarkar

About Ravindra Hiwarkar

With 9+ years of experience in the gaming industry, I have led cross-functional teams and delivered high-impact projects across global pipelines. As an Associate Lead, I focus on building strategic roadmaps, optimizing test planning, and driving automation to improve software quality and accelerate delivery. I bring strong expertise in stakeholder engagement, people management, and team development, consistently fostering collaborative, highperforming environments. I have a proven ability to bridge design and production by streamlining workflows, enhancing production pipelines, and mentoring teams. My experience also includes managing live game operations overseeing updates, events, player feedback, and product stability while maintaining a strong facilitation and problemsolving approach. I am committed to continuous improvement and delivering scalable, efficient solutions that support business goals and player satisfaction.

Experience

1. Associate Lead Level Designer

   Ubisoft India

   Apr 2024 — Present · IN

   Support production pipelines by maintaining documentation, tracking progress, and resolving blockers.Act as a bridge between game design, level design, art, data engineering teams, dancers.Coordinate the development of User experience elements across the game (menus, HUD, inventory, etc.).Coordinate cross-functional teams including QA, audio designers, and build engineers to deliver polished level content.Track progress using tools like Jira, Shot Grid, or Confluence.Facilitated internal playtests and implemented feedback to refine both design and user experiences.Collaborated with team to optimize interface elements, score feedback for clarity, accessibility, and player flow critical in a UI-heavy title like Just Dance, where visual feedback and intuitive navigation directly impact player performance.Conducted regular Scrum including daily stand-ups, sprint planning and retrospectives, to ensure team alignment, continuous improvement, and timely delivery.Report progress and risks to producers, stakeholders.