M.Sc. Game and Interactive Media Design
University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
About me / Linz, AustriaGeorgi
Georgi
Kostov
I build games, apps and interactive experiences. I also teach people how to make their own.
I currently work at NXRT as a Senior Software Developer, developing HeroShow in Unity and C#.
My background spans product development, research and teaching. Since 2015, I’ve taken games and simulations from early ideas through design, code and publishing.
Now
Updated October 2026- Current roleHeroShow at NXRTSenior Software Developer, building an interactive vehicle showroom in Unity and C#.
- In the studioLiving PagesIn development. Watch your drawings move on the paper through your camera.
- In the studioOne More SolIn development for Meta Quest 3. Pilot a miniature starfighter through your room.
- TeachingGames, mixed reality and location-based technologyTeaching and mentoring students at FH Upper Austria in Hagenberg since 2023.
Background
Studio Kostov is where I’m bringing together my own apps, games and experiments. I’ve also spent years working with teams, universities and students. Those projects have their own section, with the people involved and what I contributed.
Outside work, I enjoy travelling, cycling, hiking, swimming, games and film criticism. Some of that ends up in the blog.
Teaching
I teach game development and interactive technologies in Hagenberg and Linz, helping students work from an idea to a playable project.
Courses and student projectsExperience
From video production to games research, Unity product work, teaching and my own studio.
- 2025–nowSenior Software Developer · Unity / C# · Current role
NXRT
- Design and implement new HeroShow features in Unity and C#, working closely with the development team.
- Review pull requests and support clean, maintainable code through code reviews, documentation, and shared engineering practices.
- Improve stability and performance through profiling, bug fixing, platform-specific optimization, and QA across tablets, XR headsets, and other target devices.
- 2023–2024Senior Unity Developer
Ocean Maps
- Develop new features, plan architecture, and maintain the codebase.
- Responsible for UX and interface design, conceptualizing tools, and managing junior developers.
- Oversee project organization and software documentation in ClickUp.
- 2022–2023Unity Developer
Trackbar
- Built a Unity widget within a Flutter app to visualize workout curves.
- Designed innovative game concepts to expand app features.
- 2015–2022Unity Game Developer
Playful Interactive Environments
- Led the development of strategy and simulation games from concept to publication using Unity3D and C#.
- Integrated advanced AR/VR technologies like Mapbox, Vuforia, ARKit, ARCore, Oculus, SteamVR, and MRTK.
- Conducted game development research and mentored students on various projects.
- 2012–2015Freelance Videographer
redaktion24.de
- Established a small video production studio, including choosing equipment and setting up a YouTube channel.
- Produced videos, managing camera work, lighting, and post-production.
- Created content for a YouTube channel: redaktion24TV.
- 2011–2012Intern Video Production
V4 GmbH
- Edited videos, scouted locations, and worked on motion graphics and visual effects.
- Assisted as a set runner and worked with tools like Final Cut Pro and After Effects.
Skills &
tools
Engineering
Unity, C#, software architecture, Git, code review, debugging, profiling and performance optimisation.
XR & platforms
Mixed reality, Meta Quest, ARKit, ARCore, MRTK, SteamVR, Vuforia, Mapbox, tablets and mobile. Networking with UNET and Mirror.
Design & delivery
Game and interaction design, UX/UI, prototyping, audiovisual assets, device QA, publishing, analytics, technical documentation and applied AI workflows.
Education
B.Eng. Audiovisual Media
Stuttgart Media University
Languages
Bulgarian is my native language. I work professionally in English and German.