Experience

VEU Inc.

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Product Officer

  • Sep 2021 - Present



Videogames / VR - AR - XR development / Film / VFX

• Specialist consultant

  • Jan 2013 - Present

  ·Arranged optimization of project pipelines, targeting the reduction of department friction, achievinghigher asset acceptance rate, easier and faster integration in engines and final shots, better automationof production tools. Setup of versioning software.·Supported the Review and research of advanced procedures and software for better overall tasksuccess rate.·Paired and articulated business goals, product features and production requirements for a simplerstakeholder communication and understanding.·Introduced a context for artificial intelligence and machine learning application in serious gamesenvironments using Virtual, Mixed and Augmented Reality in Health and Sports industry.·Implemented specific project procedures in Game Art Pipeline for better performance and work-flowin pre and early production stages.·Organized teams by optimizing intrapersonal communication, recruitment requirements and conflictresolutions.·Supported review for Stakeholders of breakdown of an animation project, tasks, milestones, budgetingrequirements and scheduling.-Metaverse and Blockchain product and system integration strategies



Illuvium.io

• Australia
• Computer Games
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Art Producer

  • Feb 2021 - Jun 2021

  Responsible for the project management of the Art production and the optimization of its processes.Working closely with the Directors and department leads to create and develop new workflows and optimize pipelinesChange management from a waterflow system to embrace a leaner more agile process. Responsible for the project management of the Art production and the optimization of its processes.Working closely with the Directors and department leads to create and develop new workflows and optimize pipelinesChange management from a waterflow system to embrace a leaner more agile process.



Lua Studios

• Ireland
• Animation and Post-production

• Managing Director and Producer

  • Oct 2018 - Nov 2020

  Start-up managerial and administrative Roles, Producer and project manager Start-up managerial and administrative Roles, Producer and project manager



BluePulseStudios

• Entertainment Providers

• Producer

  • Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

  ·Ensured visual and gameplay expectations of the product were respected keeping deadlines andstakeholders in perspective·Creating transparency to stakeholders through clear project monitoring·Responsible for reporting, mediating and managing the delivery of project milestones. ·Ensured visual and gameplay expectations of the product were respected keeping deadlines andstakeholders in perspective·Creating transparency to stakeholders through clear project monitoring·Responsible for reporting, mediating and managing the delivery of project milestones.



Tonk Tonk Games

• United States
• Computer Games

• Creative Director

  • Sep 2016 - Jul 2017

  ·Built a solid development pipeline, providing a consistent flux through all stages of production.·Ensured that visual and game play expectations of the product were respected and developed for the stakeholders.·Researched and implemented a use of technical innovations and tools, to create project flexibility,visuals and game play enhancements·Overlooked a team of Artists, Programmers and Designers to assure production fluidity and stability.·Managed art related tasks directly, acting as an art director for preproduction and production of digitalassets.·Responsible for planning, tasking and evaluation of art team and major art project milestones.·Reviewed art deliverables, project modifications, risk management and scope creep pitfalls. mediatingand reporting directly to stakeholders and client.·Accountable for all Art decisions, recruitment and Scope modifications.



KotoStudios, motion-productions

• Portugal
• Movies, Videos, and Sound

• Art director | Development

  • Jan 2016 - Sep 2016

  ·Designed a syntax and a language for the visuals ensuring consistency and proper narrative support.·Conducted a small team of artists (up to 5 people) to develop the inception of concept document andart assets.·Researched symbology, meanings and derivatives for a sci-fi setting based on actual esoteric andmystical studies.·Supported the development of the script and background history with documented research andHistory Credibility. ·Designed a syntax and a language for the visuals ensuring consistency and proper narrative support.·Conducted a small team of artists (up to 5 people) to develop the inception of concept document andart assets.·Researched symbology, meanings and derivatives for a sci-fi setting based on actual esoteric andmystical studies.·Supported the development of the script and background history with documented research andHistory Credibility.



3dBrothers

• Art Director | Project Manager | Production Coordinator

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  ·Worked directly with the lead writers for an authentic and realistic value in art direction and accuratehistorical Research.·Supervised a team of artists (+5) to create concept art illustrations for marketing and production.·Provided the cohesion and historical review of all asset details and visual integrity.·Responsible for briefing, production documentation, review, quality control and sign-off of allart-related tasks.·Global project planning, task evaluation and risk appraisal.



Trojan Horse was a Unicorn

• Portugal
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder / Product Manager / Creative Director

  • Jan 2013 - Sep 2015

  One of the most prominent artist-centric festivals in the world. Known by delivering a strong and unforgettable experience. ·Considered nowadays one of the most important industry festivals in the world by various presssources, studios and the public itself.·The creative mind behind the development of idea and spirit of the festival.·Co-Researched partnerships and sponsors that complemented the focus of the festival and had ameaningful background for the attendees·Established the atmosphere for the THU experience and its dynamics. planned how everyone wouldbring the best of themselves and share it in a well-taught environment devoted to the passion andvisionary dream, bringing down all the boundaries between speakers and the public.·Choice and validation of speakers, the proposal of speeches and presentations themes, conferencetimes and networking with learning and social activities·Organised the scheduling with career preferences in mind and arranged the build-up of expectationsto happen on specific moments.·Responsible for the uniqueness of the festival and the disruptive nature of the approach to artists



Neural Villa

• VR/AR Creative Director

  • Feb 2015 - Jul 2015

  Business development and Creative and Project direction in VR sports technology Business development and Creative and Project direction in VR sports technology



BIGMOON STUDIOS

• Art Director

  • Feb 2014 - Jan 2015

  ·Worked close with studio creative director and Executive producer, for development of new IPs (PS4and XB1).·Researched state-of-the-art technology, tools and procedures for use within Unity and Unreal engines.·Optimised pipeline structure for short deadline projects, aiming for less crunch time need whenslipping schedule or last-minute stakeholder changes.·Researched and developed key reference and mood boards for the artist's direction, creatingdocumentation for use within production.·Managed studio art teams (+15) in a multi-project environment, managing for visual consistency,usage of tools, procedures and deadlines.·Worked close with producers to evaluate scheduling and expected delivery of assets.·Mediated meetings with stakeholders and executives



Yellow Mammoth

• Portugal
• Animation and Post-production

• Co-Founder | Producer | Art Director

  • Jul 2010 - Sep 2014

  ·Established and optimised a pipeline for VFX and Commercial production.·Responsible for project management and overseeing whole production stages, supervising task reviewand signoff, handling production of various simultaneous projects.·Responsible for studio and project budgeting, production management and client pitching.·Actively worked with client-side executives, art directors and producers to negotiate budgets,conditions and development milestones of projects.·Creative direction of global studio projects and art direction of a medium-sized team (+15).·Developed and directed seed stage ideas from inception to pitch for advertisement, film andanimations.·Keeping creativeness and art assets consistent and clean to promote the chosen style andcommunication.



Odd School - Creative Media

• Portugal
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Oct 2012 - May 2013

  ·Featured in the top 100 international animation schools, ranking 13th in 2018 by Animation CareerReviewhttps://www.animationcareerreview.com/articles/2018-top-100-international-animation-school-rankings·Management of all key operations, management of costs and resources.·Formed partnerships with international schools and studios·Validation of school processes and school ethics.·Established the bar for excellence, aligned schools goals with global industry trends.·School and Studio resources management and employees training.·General industry positioning strategy, marketing and brand management.·Worked directly with tv production houses for student internship placements

• Producer / Project Manager

  • Dec 2009 - May 2013

  ·Responsible for the coordination of projects and managing outsourcing tasks for stakeholder pipelines.·Resource management and resource allocation to projects by portfolio and student developmentdemands.·Creation of briefing documentation, task allocation, reviews, sign-offs for all studio related projects.·Managing interdisciplinary projects between groups of students from different courses.·Client meetings and presentations

• Education Manager | Project Manager | Studio Head

  • 2008 - May 2013

  ·Responsible for the pedagogic structure of the school and its course contents·Created and maintained an innovative teaching method based on a fast pace learning with a pyramidalsystem and a free learning track choice.·Designed digital entertainment educational career paths, introducing the first complete multi-yearcourse on concept art for the entertainment industry in Portugal·Created a complete practical production course for video games, using three different inter-sectionedstructures for micro production teams (Concept | Programming | 3D).·Interviewed students for counselling, created course documentation and tutored teachers for schoolmethodology.·Responsible for the reviewing of grades, coaching students, conflict resolution, student admission andparents reporting.·Advocated for careers in the entertainment industry, making several presentations in schools, collegesand studios.



Madpuppet Studios

• Founding Partner | Art Director | 3D supervisor

  • Feb 2003 - Jul 2009

  - Technical artist responsible for bridging 3d artists and Programmers.- Art Pipeline creation and Technical researcher for game art technologies and state of the art methodologies- Art and Story Development in the preproduction stage - Technical artist responsible for bridging 3d artists and Programmers.- Art Pipeline creation and Technical researcher for game art technologies and state of the art methodologies- Art and Story Development in the preproduction stage



GameInvest

• Computer Games

• Art Director - 3D coordinator

  • Aug 2008 - Dec 2008

  - Responsible for Outsource resources, Contracts and Supervision of Game Assets- Wii children game Design and Artwork direction- Responsible for the Art style and Visual development in Preproduction prototypes - Responsible for Outsource resources, Contracts and Supervision of Game Assets- Wii children game Design and Artwork direction- Responsible for the Art style and Visual development in Preproduction prototypes



NestEgg Studios

• Computer Games
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Art Director

  • Jan 2003 - Jul 2005

  - Technical Artist and Art Direction- Accountable for the quality and solidity of the art development and 3D assets building- Overall management of art department, including 2D, 3D and animation.

• Lead 3D Artist

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  - 3D development tools- 3D Modeling, Texturing and Animation- Rigging- Task planning- Stakeholder reporting- Team management