Today’s episode is hosted by William Thompson and they are joined on the podcast by Mikita Fedarenka, Art Director and Founder at Moonlit Games Studio, and Emanuel Costan, Creative Director at Sandsoft Games. Together they share perspectives on nurturing creative environments that allow teams to operate independently while maintaining strong alignment with studio goals.
The conversation explores what it takes to build self sufficient teams capable of innovating without constant oversight. The guests discuss the delicate balance between creative freedom and structured direction, offering insights into how leadership styles evolve as studios scale and diversify.
The exchange highlights practical strategies for fostering autonomy, ownership and accountability within creative teams. From setting clear vision frameworks to empowering individuals, the discussion underscores how modern game studios are redefining leadership to enable sustainable, motivated and adaptable workforces that thrive in the ever-changing world of game development and creative collaboration.