Dave Kap
Lead Game Designer at Art of the State | San Francisco, California, United States
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As the Lead Game Designer at Art of the State, Dave Kap brings a wealth of expertise in crafting engaging, innovative gameplay experiences that resonate with players and drive commercial success. His current role involves overseeing the full spectrum of game design processes, from initial concept development through to post-launch updates and live service management. Dave’s strategic approach ensures that each project aligns with a cohesive creative vision while maintaining technical excellence, leveraging his deep understanding of game mechanics, user flow, and UI/UX design.
One of his key projects includes the development of a highly acclaimed combat flight simulator for iOS, where he led the conception and design phases. His responsibilities encompassed designing core game mechanics, balancing AI behaviors, creating diverse game modes, and refining controls to optimize player engagement. Dave’s proficiency in integrating monetization strategies (MTX) seamlessly into gameplay demonstrates his ability to enhance revenue streams without compromising user experience. His technical background in scripting, version control (Git, Subversion), and database management (MySQL) complements his creative skills, allowing him to collaborate effectively with engineering teams and ensure robust, scalable game systems.
Beyond project execution, Dave actively mentors team members and fosters a collaborative environment that encourages innovative problem-solving. His expertise in digital game development, combined with his hands-on experience with tools like JIRA, Apache, and shell scripting, positions him as a key driver of Art of the State’s success in delivering high-quality, market-leading games. Whether refining existing mechanics or pioneering new gameplay paradigms, Dave Kap’s leadership and industry insights continue to elevate the studio’s portfolio and set new standards in mobile game design.
Lead Game Designer at Art of the State in March 2015 to Present
Twitch Streamer (Game Analysis and Development) at Contractor in March 2019 to Present
Lead Game Designer at Sole Proprietor in March 2019 to Present
Unity Engineer at Ghost Commander in March 2022 to August 2022
DevOps at Linden Lab in June 2013 to January 2018
Release Manager at Linden Lab in July 2011 to January 2018
Release Engineer at Linden Lab in July 2006 to January 2018
Virtual Property Manager at Linden Lab in June 2005 to June 2006
Online Marketing at Linden Lab in June 2004 to June 2005
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Rochester Institute of Technology, BS, August 2026
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Communication
Live Streaming
Technical Design
Digital Games
Technology Design
Twitch Integration
C#
Mobile Games
Unity
Agile Methodologies
Python
Git
Apache
JIRA
C++
Linux
jQuery
Scalability
Shell Scripting
Software Engineering
Ruby
Distributed Systems
Scrum
Software Development
Perl
Unix
JavaScript
MySQL
Subversion
REST
Bash
Game Design
Video Games
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What is Dave Kap email address?
Email Dave Kap at [email protected] and [email protected]. This email is the most updated Dave Kap's email found in 2026.
How to contact Dave Kap?
To contact Dave Kap send an email to [email protected] or [email protected]. (updated on April 30, 2025)
What company does Dave Kap work for?
Dave Kap works for Art of the State
What is Dave Kap's role at Art of the State?
Dave Kap is Lead Game Designer
What is Dave Kap's Phone Number?
Dave Kap's phone (213) ***-*402
What industry does Dave Kap work in?
Dave Kap works in the Computer Games industry.
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