Experience

Undead Labs

• United States
• Computer Games
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal Technical Artist

  • Nov 2021 - Present



Volition

• United States
• Computer Games
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal Technical Artist

  • Apr 2017 - Nov 2021

  The Principal Technical Artist expands on the Senior Capacity by pushing more on mentorship and broadening into even larger systems. This means pushing past the normal circle of influence to improve not only the current project but the studio as well.

• Sr. Technical Artist

  • Aug 2012 - Apr 2017

  As a Technical Artist the role encompasses two main aspects, first being a support structure for our studio in handling technical problems and trouble shooting. Thought "Art" is in the description it is never limited to just Artists. Any team member can be supported in getting tools and the game up and running. The second aspect is workflow and tool improvement. Not just creating new tools or even revising old tools, although that does happen. The job is to look at the need and provide solutions to that need, looking for that simple solution. One important aspect is to do the process directly so it's a tactile understanding on the need. The job is one which challenges my flexibility and creative thinking daily. In this role a strong grasp of Python, Perforce, Various Dcc's ( Max, Maya, Photoshop, etc. ) is necessary.As a senior TA I am also encouraged to educate those around me. Whether to a new TA or senior TA communication is key to keeping our efficiency high.

• Technical Art Director

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2012

  Red Faction Armageddon Technical Art Director managing a team of 4-6 Technical Artists. Also the counterpart to the Art Director, helping maintain all pipeline's and workflows, as well as working to develop new systems. Working directly with Project Technical Director, to help bridge the gap between Programming and Art. Responsible for scheduling of main reports, and planning overall project goals.

• Technical Artist

  • Dec 2007 - Aug 2008



Electronic Arts (EA)

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Technical Environment Artist

  • 2002 - 2007

  My last role, I was responsible for all environment Technical issues, and assisting in the pipeline to improve the itteration time artist's had to go through. I was also responsible for educating the team on the ever changing tools/tech as it developed, and primarily used Camtasia and Wiki to spread this knowledge.Title:Fight Night Round 3Fight Night Round 2the following overlaps with NuFX position.Fight Night 2004Street Vol 2 My last role, I was responsible for all environment Technical issues, and assisting in the pipeline to improve the itteration time artist's had to go through. I was also responsible for educating the team on the ever changing tools/tech as it developed, and primarily used Camtasia and Wiki to spread this knowledge.Title:Fight Night Round 3Fight Night Round 2the following overlaps with NuFX position.Fight Night 2004Street Vol 2



NuFX

• Environment Artist

  • Feb 2002 - Feb 2004

  A Midwest game development company that worked with Electronic Arts on a number of Titles, including the Street Series. A Midwest game development company that worked with Electronic Arts on a number of Titles, including the Street Series.



Inland Productions

• Environment Artist

  • 2001 - 2002



Astropolitan Pictures

• 3D Artist

  • Jan 2001 - Mar 2001



Envision Digital Imaging

• 3d Artist

  • May 1997 - Dec 2000