Mazen Sukkar

Mazen Sukkar is an experienced game designer with a strong background in both design leadership and online game development. Currently serving as an IGF Judge since February 2021, Mazen has held several key positions including Design Lead at Black Phoenix Games, where responsibilities included overseeing the Cyberlimbs and Missions teams in preparation for a global launch. Previous roles include Lead Online Designer at Techland, where Mazen built an expansion roadmap and mentored new team members, and Lead Game Designer at Ten Square Games, focusing on the first mainstream non-hobby title. A tenure at Bohemia Interactive involved shifting design strategies for the Vigor team, while earlier experience includes producing SHADOWGUN LEGENDS at MADFINGER Games and freelance design work across a variety of projects. Mazen holds a BSc in Computing and a degree in Information Technology and Design from the University of the West of Scotland.