Vanja Knezevic
Creative Technologist
Belgrade, Serbia
Creative technologist and technical director working across game development, VR simulation, AI systems, and R&D. Co-founder and managing director of Euclidean Studios, leading technical direction, systems design, and production across games and experimental media. Previously worked at ICRC on immersive simulation and organizational R&D, contributing to early AI strategy and cross-functional system design. Focused on building and aligning complex systems across technical and creative domains.
Experience
ESCo-Founder and Studio Director
Euclidean Studios · Full-time
Jun 2018 – Present · 7 yrs 10 mths
Belgrade, Serbia · Hybrid
Co-founded and leads an interdisciplinary game and R&D studio working across games, VR, 3D production, and interactive media. • Leads technical direction, systems design, and production alignment across game development and R&D projects. • Co-leads development of 'Nazralath: The Fallen World', a narrative CRPG with strong systemic design and aesthetic direction. • Designed and implemented workflows spanning design, programming, 3D production, and narrative integration. • Built and scaled an interdisciplinary team operating across games, film, advertising, and interactive media.
ICR&D Lead
International Committee of the Red Cross · Full-time
Nov 2021 – Oct 2025 · 3 yrs 11 mths
Geneva · Remote
Worked in the ICRC Virtual Reality Unit on immersive simulations, R&D, and emerging technology strategy. • Designed VR and non-VR simulation systems for training and operational contexts. • Led systems design and technical structuring of simulation-based experiences. • Managed projects across internal teams and external contractors. • Conducted R&D initiatives and pitched experimental projects for internal funding.
Education
Faculty of Media and Communication
Design and Strategy
Singidunum University
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Belgrade Open School
Futures Studies
Skills
Languages
English
Native or bilingual proficiency
Serbian
Native or bilingual proficiency
French
Elementary proficiency