Technical Art Director
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As a creative technical developer, I enjoy managing and maintaining projects by identifying the overall scope and streamlining discipline needs. I work closely with each department to help establish a scalable content pipeline & framework.
Game Engines
Unreal Engine, Cryengine, Unity
Languages
Python, MayaAPI, JavaScript, Lua, Mel, Unity C#
Technical Art Skills
• Building art tools pipeline, framework, unit testing
• Baked & dynamic lighting workflows
• Performance profiling and optimization
• Building PBR materials
• Strong debugging & problem solving
Technical Animation Skills
• Auto rig systems
• Facial rig systems
• Simulation setup
• Motion capture pipeline
• Animation retargeting
Team Skills
• Strong communication
• Project management
• Setting best practices and team guidance
• Very hands-on to help bridge the gap between each discipline
Software
Maya, 3D Studio Max, Softimage, MotionBuilder, FaceFX, Faceware,
Substance Designer, Photoshop, After Effects, Perforce
Experience
Co-Founder | Creative Director
Clients:
Brass Lion Entertainment:
• DCC Python Tools
WolfEye Studios
• Technical Animation | Technical Art
ZeDrimeTim
• Technical Animation | Performance Profiling
Theorycraft Games
• DCC Python Tools
Nightdive Studios - System Shock Remake
• Technical Art | VFX | Cut-scene
Cold Symmetry
Principal Technical Artist
June 2021 - Jul 2022
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Directing and managing the Tech Art & Tech Animation department, while establishing the art tools pipeline and framework for the art departments.
Cloud Chamber
Senior Technical Animator
November 2020 - June 2021
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Bioshock 4
Aspyr Media
Technical Art Director
August 2019 - September 2020
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KOTOR - Knights of the Old Republic Remake
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Directed and managed the Tech Art & Tech Animation department, while establishing the art tools pipeline and framework for the art departments.
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Wave
Senior Technical Artist
April 2019 - August 2019
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T-Pain School of Business
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Lindsey Stirling (Virtual Concert)
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REZZ (Virtual Concert)
Rooster Teeth
Lead Technical Artist
October 2017 - April 2019
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Vicious Circle
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Built the art tools pipeline - Rigging, shaders, lighting, profiling and optimization
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Arkane Studios
Lead Technical Artist
November 2013 - October 2017
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PREY
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Directed and managed the Tech Art & Tech Animation department, while establishing the art tools pipeline and framework for the art departments.
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Volition
Technical Artist III
October 2012 - November 2013
• Saints Row 4
• CTG (Core Technology Group)
Liquid Development
Technical Animator
April 2011 - November 2013
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Batman: Arkham Origins
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Reign of Amira
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Carnival Island
Schell Games
Character TD | Technical Artist
July 2012 - October 2012
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Lexica
Armature Studio
Technical Rigger
April 2010 - March 2012
Arcana Studios
3D Artist
November 2006 - September 2007
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Mighty Mighty Monsters
Education
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Vancouver Film School
3D Animation and Visual FX · (2008 - 2009)