about Tova Bele (she/her)

Computer Graphics & Animation – Game Design – Creative Direction

Tova started creating computer graphics at age 14 as member of the so called demo scene. She initially worked in 2D pixel artwork, then moved on to 3D modellig and animation.

This got her a job in advertising, where she learned digital art and 3D animation on SGI computers with major clients.

Four years later, Tova pivoted to game design, starting by documenting and designing gameplay features for a massive multiplayer online game.

Over the years, she gained experience with leading Austrian studios on international projects. She worked on 20+ videogames, of which 15 were released.

Her roles evolved to changing demands, she worked from level to game design lead, UI designer, level and race track creator and eventually creative director.

Tova is a frequent attendee at industry conferences and events, where she not only continues to learn but also shares her expertise with others.this text contains phrases from AI assisted re-phrasing