About Ardent Bear
In the world of game development, too many brilliant ideas fail because of one fundamental problem: the gap between creative vision and technical execution. Ambitious projects are often derailed by missed deadlines, unforeseen costs, and technical compromises.
Ardent Bear was founded to solve this exact problem.
Our founding team, a complementary duo of a CTO and a Creative & Technical Art Director, brings decades of combined experience from the AAA and high-end freelance worlds. We don’t operate like a typical outsourcing agency; we are your 'special forces', a fully autonomous team that takes complete ownership of the most complex segments of production.
Our specialty isn't just code or art. Our specialty is certainty. When you work with us, you get a partner who guarantees that your deadlines will be met, your budget will be respected, and your final product will be optimized, stable, and polished to perfection.
We are the partners you should have had from day one.
Meet the Founders
Predrag Siljanoski
Co-Founder & CTO | Core Technology & Performance
As Co-Founder and CTO, Predrag is the technical architect behind Ardent Bear's power and performance. He built his foundation in the AAA sector, contributing his expertise to large-scale projects for major industry publishers. He later applied that high-level experience to solve complex challenges for a global clientele, earning a reputation for his exceptional problem-solving abilities in Unreal Engine and system architecture.
At Ardent Bear, Predrag leads all technical development and strategy. His role is to transform ambitious game designs into robust, scalable, and flawlessly optimized code. He is the reason we can confidently offer our core promise: production certainty. Predrag ensures that every project we undertake is built on a rock-solid foundation, ready to perform perfectly on any platform.
Nikola Radović
CEO & Co-Founder | Creative & Technical Art Director
As Co-Founder and Creative & Technical Art Director, Nikola is the visionary force responsible for Ardent Bear's distinct aesthetic. His background was forged in the demanding environments of AAA development, where he contributed to globally recognized franchises by creating high-fidelity, performance-optimized assets.
At Ardent Bear, Nikola bridges the critical gap between art and technology. He leads the entire visual pipeline, from initial concept to final in-engine implementation, ensuring that every world we build is not only visually stunning but also technically robust and perfectly optimized. His expertise guarantees that our creative vision becomes a flawless, playable reality.
Why Working With Us Is Your Best Decision
Direct Access to Experts
Forget about project managers and intermediaries...
Top-Rated Quality
You don't have to take our word for it—our work has been vetted by hundreds of clients...
Full Dedication & Ownership
We aren't just employees; we are the owners...
Efficiency & Agility
As a small, perfectly synchronized team, we make decisions quickly...