Project Manager & Creative Director
Hi, I'm Kristian Chavez. I lead cross-functional teams and drive game development from concept to delivery.
Project Manager with experience leading ~25-person teams across design, programming, and art. Focused on improving workflows, aligning teams, and ensuring projects ship efficiently.
Core Focus
Selected Work
Projects that made an impact
Project Manager
Icarus Games | ~25 person team | In Development
Currently leading weekly meetings for a cross-functional team of ~25 developers, designers, and artists. Managing task tracking, milestone planning, and workflow improvements to keep development on schedule.
Creative Director
The Vanished Moths | 15 person team | 9 month project
Released on Steam May 6th, 2024. Led a 15-person team over 9 months, managing documentation, facilitating weekly production meetings, and reviewing all assets before implementation. Drove decision-making based on QA feedback, ensuring consistent quality across gameplay systems and visuals.
Producer / Designer
Flowers of Eden | 9 person team | 2 month project
Released on Google Play November 29, 2023. Coordinated a 9-person team, managing task assignments and ensuring on-time delivery. Contributed to core systems including lighting, audio design, and documentation while maintaining alignment across team members.
Project Manager / Designer
3^2 | 6 person team | 2 month project
Managed ClickUp task tracking and coordinated a 6-person team over a 2-month development cycle. Designed levels and supported implementation across gameplay systems.
Project Manager / Designer
3^2 | 6 person team | 3 week project
Managed task assignments and coordinated a 6-person team during a 3-week sprint. Designed gameplay systems and supported audio and documentation workflows.
Project Manager / Designer
3^2 | 6 person team | 2 week project
Managed ClickUp task tracking and coordinated a 6-person team over a 2-week sprint. Designed level systems and ensured cohesive delivery across gameplay and audio.
About
Building bridges between vision and execution
I'm a Project Manager focused on game development, with hands-on experience leading cross-functional teams through full production cycles — from concept to release.
My goal is to land a Project Manager role at a game studio where I can help teams ship great games efficiently. I specialize in keeping teams organized, communication clear, and projects on track in fast-paced development environments.
Skills & Expertise
Experience
Feb 2025 — Present
Project Manager
Icarus Games
Leading weekly production meetings for a cross-functional team of ~25 developers, designers, and artists. Managing task tracking, milestone planning, and improving delivery efficiency across the full development pipeline.
Apr 2025 — Present
Sales & Client Operations Specialist
Sutherlin Nissan of Orlando
Managing high-volume client pipelines, coordinating with sales and finance teams, and tracking performance metrics using CRM tools.
Sep 2023 — May 2024
Creative Director
The Vanished Moths – Crimson Hell
Directed creative vision, led playtesting sessions, and aligned designers, programmers, and artists under a unified direction across a 9-month production cycle.
Contact
Let's build something great together
If you have a project in mind or just want to chat, feel free to reach out. I'm always open to discussing new opportunities and creative collaborations.