Christopher Mifsud

Founder

Sliema, Sliema, Malta17 yrs 11 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Proven success in leading global gaming projects.
  • Recognized as the 'Client Whisperer' for superior client relations.
  • Expert in cultivating innovative gaming environments.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Gaming Industry Leader with expertise in transmedia design and development.

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3D Studio MaxAnalytics-Based Design and DevelopmentBloggingCasual GamesClient LiaisonClient RelationsCommunications and PresentationsComputer GamesConcept DesignConsoleCreative DesignCreative DirectionCross-functional Team LeadershipDevelopmentGame Design

About

I am a Video Game Industry Leader with extensive experience in digital transmedia design and development. I am accomplished in cultivating team-focused, passion-driven environments and inspiring talent to develop innovative gaming products in line with corporate goals. As a strong leader, I have proven success operating across the world, presenting strategic solutions to corporate executives, and collaborating with team leaders to ensure optimal production. I effectively organize and direct multiple projects simultaneously while managing the ever-changing priorities to deliver innovative and engaging products on time and on budget. I have directed high-profile products for prominent brands, including FOX, Nickelodeon, Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, and MTV. Through superior client relations, I have gained a reputation as the “Client Whisperer.” I have also built and sustained beneficial relationships with development partners and investors to achieve business growth and secure project funding. Personal Vision Statement: My mission behind everything I do is to empower, enable and grow those around me to be AWESOME! Values: 1. Open Mindedness 2. Kindness  3. Positivity  4. Lightheartedness  5. Confidence

Experience

Bragg

Director Game Studio - Indigo Magic

Nov 2025Present · 4 mos · Malta · Remote

Digipen institute of technology

2 roles

Instructor

Jul 2025Jul 2025 · 0 mo

  • Taught the DigiPen Precollege Principles of Game Design course.

Instructor

Jul 2024Jul 2024 · 0 mo

  • Taught the DigiPen Precollege Principles of Game Design course.

Ikonzclub

Advisor

Apr 2023Jul 2023 · 3 mos

Neom level up accelerator program powered by digipen

Mentor

Feb 2023Present · 3 yrs 1 mo · Saudi Arabia

Play on words studios

Founder | CEO | Creative Director

Dec 2022Present · 3 yrs 3 mos · Sliema, Sliema, Malta · Remote

  • Working on our first transmedia IP, Shadow City Mysteries: A Clockwork Noir. (WISHLIST ON STEAM!)
  • Successfully appeared on Shark Tank Malta Season 3, and was offered investment from two of the Sharks.
  • Happy to discuss with anyone interested in being a part of, investing/funding, or publishing, just send me a private message.

Deck nine games

Lead Producer

Apr 2022Nov 2022 · 7 mos · Remote

  • Life is Strange: Double Exposure

4d pipeline

Product Management Consultant

Mar 2021Apr 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo · Remote

Press start leadership podcast

Podcaster

Jan 2021Present · 5 yrs 2 mos · Sliema, Sliema, Malta

Stakelogic

Head of Game Development

Aug 2020Feb 2021 · 6 mos · Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands

Press start leadership

Leadership and Management Consultant

May 2020Present · 5 yrs 10 mos · Sliema, Malta

  • Game-Changing Leadership Coaching and Consulting for the Game Industry.

Netent

2 roles

Interim Head of Game Studios

Jan 2020May 2020 · 4 mos

Studio Manager and Board Member Netent Poland

Jul 2019Jul 2020 · 1 yr

Yggdrasil gaming ltd

Chief Studio Officer (CSO)

May 2017Apr 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos · Sliema, Malta

  • Directed three international studios in Malta, Poland, and Sweden with more than 100 employees to create and develop innovative online and mobile casino gaming products. Collaborated on senior management team in planning and implementing corporate decisions and policies.
  • Achieved zero delays in product delivery to market by establishing and implementing monthly development schedule.
  • Expanded studio from one location with 20 employees to three locations with 100 employees.

The walt disney company

Associate Director- New Experiences

Feb 2014Nov 2016 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • Researched and developed experiences in new technologies, including augmented reality, virtual reality, geolocation, 3D mapping and scanning, and 360-degree video for digital products in Indian and global markets.
  • Led creative direction and product roadmap strategies for Free-to-Play (F2P) games and applications division.
  • Improved operations by reorganizing studio with 50 team members and implementing production in methodology, structure, and procedure.

3oak gaming

Director of Product Development

Apr 2013Jan 2014 · 9 mos · Quebec City, Quebec

  • Designed and developed real money solutions and freemium economies for social gambling gaming applications.
  • Grew business by building beneficial relationships with clients, development partners, and investors and pitching ideas.
  • Presented sound financial, business, design, and technology initiatives to guide decisions by senior management.

Frima studio

Game Design Director

Mar 2011Jan 2014 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Quebec City, Quebec

  • Coordinated design resources to optimize production across five or more simultaneous gaming products for mobile, Facebook, PC, consoles, and client genres.
  • Initiated and led workshops and seminars for design department with more than 20 designers.
  • Built strong relationships with clients in collaboration with business development team and earned recognition as the “Client Whisperer” by communicating project status and managing expectations effectively.
  • Created presentations to secure Canadian Media Fund support for Zombie Tycoon 2 and Chariot IP development.

Petroglyph games

Senior Game Designer

Aug 2010Sep 2010 · 1 mo · Las Vegas, Nevada

Red dust studios

Design Director

Apr 2010Jul 2010 · 3 mos · Las Vegas, Nevada

  • Documented design, functional specifications, and email summaries to communicate features for MMO and Strategy game products for Indie studio.
  • Influenced high-quality game experiences by working with executive team in implementing creative vision for projects.

Icarus studios

Lead Game Designer

Jul 2006Mar 2010 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Cary, North Carolina

Barnes & noble

Lead Book Seller

Sep 1999Jul 2006 · 6 yrs 10 mos · Duluth, Georgia

Digitribe productions

Creative Designer

May 1999Jun 2006 · 7 yrs 1 mo · Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Cmmfx

Special Effects and Make-up Artist

Sep 1997Nov 2017 · 20 yrs 2 mos · Worldwide

Hot topic

Assistant Manager

Feb 1997Jul 1999 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Education

Make-up Designory

Certification — Master of Make-up Program

Jan 2003Jan 2003

Art Institute of Pittsburgh

Game and Art Design

Jan 2006Jan 2011

Georgia State University

Religious Studies and Philosophy

Jan 1996Jan 1998

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