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About

Creative Leadership in Live Production

Dima Drapikovsky is an award-winning design leader with more than a decade of experience in broadcast, esports, and live entertainment.

 

As a CG Leader at WePlay Studios and Starladder, he built and led teams across Graphic Design, Motion Design, and Unreal Engine, delivering global shows for brands like Riot Games, Valve, Blizzard, and the NFL.

 

His scope of work spans branding development, art direction, scalable pipeline building, hiring and training, and on-site creative supervision.

From arena-scale esports tournaments and live sports entertainment formats to online broadcasts and virtual events, Dima has overseen every stage of production - from early concepting and identity creation through technical rehearsals and final live delivery. He is known for uniting creative vision with technical precision under the pressure of live production.

Projects done: 150+
Hours watched: 250M+
Peak CCW: 842,585
Top prize pool $3,000,000

Mission

My mission is to transform the intensity of live shows into unforgettable visual experiences that resonate with global audiences.

 

I believe design is more than graphics, it’s a storytelling tool that can elevate gameplay, build hype, and connect people emotionally to the spectacle unfolding on stage.

By bridging creativity and technology, I strive to design pipelines where imagination thrives without compromising timelines, budgets, or impact. Whether through cinematic openings, broadcast packages, or real-time stage visuals, my goal is to create work that inspires teams, excites audiences, and defines the future of esports and entertainment design.

Years in CG: 14
Teams built: 5
Design awards won: 7
Emmy nominations: 1
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