Experience

Maxis Studios - EA

• United States
• Computer Games
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Art & VFX Director

  • Apr 2022 - Present



The Coalition Studio

• Canada
• Entertainment Providers
• 100 - 200 Employee

• • Jul 2020 - Apr 2022

  I worked closely with the Art Director to foster unexpected ideas and facilitate the rapid development of environment art, VFX, and lighting. I was also able to create several in-engine prototypes that served as first proofs of concept to convey new ideas.

• • Oct 2016 - Jul 2020

  I lead the happy and productive team of VFX artists through Gears 5 and it's DLC. Together we made the Xbox One sparkle with seductive visuals. The Coalition consistently brings the Gears of War franchise to new heights, and my team played a huge role in making Gears fun and gorgeous.

• • May 2012 - Oct 2016

  I crafted a high volume of 3rd-person-action-shooter VFX, including powerful weapons, exploding robots, epic storms, and satisfying gameplay feedback.



Hollow Tree Games

• Vancouver, BC, Canada

• Director

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2018

  I formed Hollow Tree Games to build Shape of the World, a relaxing, beautiful, and musical exploration experience into dynamically-growing woods. To breathe life into my first indie game, I tackled every corner of Unreal Engine 4, though I spent most of my time building procedural content with the Blueprint and Material Editors. I formed Hollow Tree Games to build Shape of the World, a relaxing, beautiful, and musical exploration experience into dynamically-growing woods. To breathe life into my first indie game, I tackled every corner of Unreal Engine 4, though I spent most of my time building procedural content with the Blueprint and Material Editors.



Relic Entertainment

• Canada
• Computer Games
• 100 - 200 Employee

• • Jul 2009 - Apr 2012

  I gave the Space Marine Bolter weapon its satisfying punch, the Chainsword it's joyfully splashy gore, and the world of Warhammer 40k its grim darkness. To get there, I taught myself how to paint VFX concepts. My work became self-directed and I started to lead others.

• • Jun 2007 - Jun 2009

  I designed and illustrated the user interface for Dawn of War II.



British Columbia Institute of Technology

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Flash for Animators Instructor

  • Sep 2008 - Dec 2008

  I taught a small group of students the basics of drawing and animating in flash. They began with simple exercises and were ultimately able to create a short animation of their own direction. I taught a small group of students the basics of drawing and animating in flash. They began with simple exercises and were ultimately able to create a short animation of their own direction.