ILYA STAVITSKY   

Strategic Project Manager and Creative Producer specializing in interactive media, games, and immersive experiences. Experienced in leading multidisciplinary teams, managing complex production pipelines, and delivering large-scale projects that bridge storytelling, technology, and user experience.

Known for aligning creative vision with execution, improving production efficiency, and driving projects from concept through delivery. Focused on delivering high-quality experiences on time and at scale while maintaining strong collaboration across teams and stakeholders.

Contributed to the delivery of a landmark cultural institution located adjacent to the Giza Pyramids, designed to house one of the world’s most significant collections of ancient Egyptian artifacts.

Managed production across multiple media partners contributing to one of the world’s largest and most ambitious museum projects. Coordinated cross-functional teams spanning animation, engineering, audio, and design, working closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders to translate complex historical content into engaging visitor experiences.

Oversaw development of medium- and large-scale media installations, including 3D surface projection mapping, cinematic 2D and 3D animations, and spatial storytelling environments, while navigating the complexity of a multi-partner ecosystem.

Drove production planning, scheduling, and cross-team alignment across multiple concurrent workstreams, ensuring seamless integration of media across physical and digital environments. Established clear workflows, facilitated feedback cycles, and proactively managed risks and dependencies in a complex stakeholder landscape to maintain delivery timelines and quality standards.

Deliverables:
Immersive audio · 2D/3D animated films · Projection mapping on 3D surfaces · Multi-component media installations

Set within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Red Bay National Historic Site preserves the remains of a 16th-century Basque whaling station on Canada’s Atlantic coast. The exhibition brings to life stories of early transatlantic industry, maritime exploration, and cultural exchange.

Led the development and delivery of a multimedia visitor experience through immersive storytelling and interactive design. The project combined animation, spatial media, and interpretive content to transform archival research into a compelling, accessible narrative for a broad public audience.

Oversaw the production of digital media assets, including animated content and integrated visual sequences, ensuring historical accuracy while maintaining emotional and educational impact. Collaborated closely with historians, curators, and technical teams to translate complex historical material into intuitive, engaging formats that resonate with visitors of different ages and backgrounds.

Managed cross-functional workflows across creative, technical, and institutional stakeholders, aligning project goals with site-specific constraints and heritage preservation standards. Contributed to the design, video & audio editing, QA and implementation of interactive systems that enhanced visitor engagement while maintaining durability and usability in a public exhibition environment.

Deliverables:

2D animated short film · Interactive touchscreen experience (65″) · Immersive projection · Exhibit illustrations and Panel Designs

Managed the delivery of a large-scale immersive projection mapping system for a government cultural site, integrating multi-surface projections into a cohesive 360° storytelling experience.

Coordinated content pipelines, hardware integration, and spatial calibration, working closely with internal and external creative and engineering teams to ensure technical precision and narrative continuity. Played a key role in Subject Matter Experts coordination, vendor management, installation, testing, and final deployment under tight timelines and budget constrains. Details limited due to NDA.

Deliverables:

360° immersive experience · 2D/3D animation · Spatial audio and original score

Led project management and production operations for an online game, coordinating a distributed team of 20+ artists, developers, and designers. Designed and implemented the end-to-end production pipeline across the studio, establishing workflows, communication systems, and asset tracking processes that supported both game development and live content delivery.

Oversaw planning and execution of multiple parallel workstreams for game MVP development, interactive web experiences, and the release of limited-edition digital collectibles (characters and in-game assets). Partnered closely with creative and technical leads to align priorities, manage dependencies, and ensure consistent delivery across rapidly evolving product requirements.

Introduced scalable production frameworks and resource planning strategies that improved team efficiency, reduced bottlenecks, and enabled the studio to grow output during key development phases. Acted as a central hub between stakeholders, ensuring clarity of direction, timely feedback cycles, and high-quality execution across all deliverables.

Deliverables:

Interactive website · Game MVP · Animated shorts  & Marketing Materials · Seasonal collectible content

Mohawk Institute Historic Site

Coordinated development of sensitive, story-driven digital exhibits for a nationally significant cultural site focused on truth and reconciliation.

Designed and delivered an interactive digital installation aimed at enhancing student engagement through immersive, user-centered experiences. The project translated educational content into dynamic visual and interactive formats, making complex information more accessible and engaging.

Worked cross-functionally with designers, developers, and institutional stakeholders to align creative execution with educational goals. Managed production workflows and contributed to the integration of hardware and software systems within a live academic environment.

Deliverables:

Interview-based films · Interactive language learning installation (65″) · Immersive video experiences

Interactive Exhibition & CMS Platform

Delivered a suite of interactive touchscreen installations designed to communicate complex scientific research in an engaging and accessible format. The experience was powered by a custom-built CMS, enabling non-technical staff to manage and update content dynamically across multiple displays.

Oversaw production of a short-form cinematic film integrated into the exhibition, aligning narrative storytelling with real-time interactive elements. Coordinated across design, development, and content teams to ensure seamless delivery within a highly technical environment. Details limited due to NDA.

Deliverables:

Interactive touch panels · Custom CMS · Short film

3D Museum & Exhibition Concepts

Led the development of 3D-animated museum concepts and experiential exhibits for a large-scale urban innovation project. The work explored how emerging technologies—such as AI, robotics, and speculative future systems—can be translated into engaging, narrative-driven visitor experiences.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to conceptualize and visualize next-generation exhibition environments, balancing creative storytelling with technological plausibility. Produced high-end visual content to communicate complex ideas to stakeholders and support strategic vision development. details limited due to NDA.

Deliverables:

3D animated concept films · Future-focused exhibit visualizations