CV
A programmer who loves working with creatives to bring exciting visions to life.
ivan@hermit-house.com | github.com/ivankashdan
Education
UCL Slade School of Fine Art, London. MA Media (2019-2023)
Wiltshire College, Trowbridge. Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (2018-2019)
Arts University Bournemouth. BA Film Production (2013-2016)
A-Levels in Maths, English Lit, Music Tech & Film Studies (2012)
Work experience
Hermit House, London (2024-2025)
Co-founder, Programmer and Project Manager
We have 3 founders: a Producer, Artist and Programmer. I also run development – a practice-driven role that requires foresight and constant communication - designing the gameplay experience, writing narrative, and planning and co-ordinating asset creation (3d models, animation, music and sound effects) with our two employees (Animator and Composer), while programming the playable game. I manage a shared Trello and organise regular meetings, both online and in-person.
Royal Academy of Art, London (2021-2024)
Digital Assistant
Maintaining a large database of artworks for the RA Summer Show each year for 4 years, keeping track of thousands of images. Persistent QA testing of the RA website, design feedback, writing and copyrighting curatorial text descriptions.
Kash & Germ, London (2020-2024)
Co-founder and Programmer
Kash & Germ was a 2-person studio. Our second game ‘A Squirrel Must Have Buried It’ was originally commissioned for an exhibition in Staffordshire St Gallery, Peckham which was funded by the Arts Council. We have now rebranded as Hermit House Ltd.
University of Bath (2020)
Guest Lecturer
Designed, prepared and delivered a 3-part course of lectures on filmmaking to 2nd year students on BSc Architecture course. Provided group tutorials and crit sessions to the entire cohort (100+ students), guiding them through their first filmmaking project.
Bath Gin Bar (2017-2019)
Supervisor and Bartender
Running shifts and looking after a team. Inventing cocktails. Specialist gin knowledge. Serving drinks in a busy, popular cocktail bar. Maintaining order and standards.
Personal Notes
I love media, both creating and absorbing it – especially film, art, and video games. This enjoyment is only heightened when experienced with others. When I need to be social, I play D&D and board games. When I need to be physical, I paint, go jogging, climbing, or on long walks in nature with my partner.
References
References available on request. Please contact me via e-mail or phone.