Katya Bykova
About Katya Bykova
Katya Bykova is a Senior User Experience Designer currently working at Embark Studios in Sweden. She has extensive experience in user experience and interface design, having previously held positions at King, Gameloft, and Glu Mobile.
Work at Embark Studios
Katya Bykova has been employed at Embark Studios as a Senior User Experience Designer since 2020. In this role, she focuses on enhancing user interactions and experiences within the studio's projects. Her work contributes to the development of engaging and intuitive gaming experiences, aligning with Embark Studios' mission to innovate in the gaming industry.
Previous Experience at King
Prior to her current position, Katya worked at King as a Principal UX Designer from 2016 to 2020. During her four years in Stockholm, Sweden, she played a significant role in shaping user experience strategies and design solutions for various gaming titles, contributing to the studio's success in the mobile gaming sector.
Career at Gameloft
Before her tenure at King, Katya served as a Senior UI Artist at Gameloft from 2014 to 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand. In this capacity, she was responsible for designing user interfaces that enhanced gameplay and user engagement, ensuring a seamless experience for players.
Background in Art and Design
Katya began her career in the gaming industry at Superscape, where she worked as an Artist from 2006 to 2008 in Moscow, Russian Federation. She then transitioned to Glu Mobile, serving as a Senior Artist from 2008 to 2014. Her experience in these roles laid the foundation for her expertise in user experience and interface design.
Education and Expertise
Katya Bykova earned her Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from the Moscow Aviation Institute (State Technical University) (MAI), where she studied from 2001 to 2007. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in technology and design principles, which she applies in her professional roles.