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SUMMARY
Accomplished World Art Director with over a decade of experience leading art direction and environment development in AAA studios and R&D teams and nearly two decades as an environment artist. Formerly a Lead/Principal Environment Artist, I bring deep expertise in art direction, project management, production pipelines, and artist mentorship. Skilled in building and refining scalable content pipelines, managing cross-discipline collaboration, and guiding external co-development partners to deliver at AAA quality.
A design-driven leader who prioritizes gameplay integrity, I have extensive experience across third-person action, tactical FPS, and MMO titles. Known for balancing creative vision with production realities, I bring both player empathy and a strong understanding of core gamer audiences to every project.
A design-driven leader who prioritizes gameplay integrity, I have extensive experience across third-person action, tactical FPS, and MMO titles. Known for balancing creative vision with production realities, I bring both player empathy and a strong understanding of core gamer audiences to every project.
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
PlayStation Sony - Bend Studio | World Art Director | June 2022 - Current | Undisclosed Title
Lead & Principal Environment Artist | Cold Iron Studios (Aug 2019 - Present) | Aliens Fireteam Elite
Senior Environment Artist | Riot Games (Jan 2016 - Aug 2019) | Valorant
Senior World Builder | Red 5 Studios (March 2014 - Jan 2016) | Firefall
Creative Lead & Co-founder | Cadenza Interactive, Inc. (January 2007- March 2014) | Retrovirus, Sol Survivor
Lead & Principal Environment Artist | Cold Iron Studios (Aug 2019 - Present) | Aliens Fireteam Elite
Senior Environment Artist | Riot Games (Jan 2016 - Aug 2019) | Valorant
Senior World Builder | Red 5 Studios (March 2014 - Jan 2016) | Firefall
Creative Lead & Co-founder | Cadenza Interactive, Inc. (January 2007- March 2014) | Retrovirus, Sol Survivor
WORK ETHIC, CORE VALUES AND LEADERSHIP TRAITS
- Servant leader
- Empathy for gamers/customers
- Core gamer
- Collaborative and highly organized
- Empowers team members
- Accepting of feedback & criticism
- Leads by example & with humility
- Takes initiative and rejects passivity
- Mentoring attitude
- Understanding of personal limitations
- Responsible risk-taker
- Trustworthy and discerning
- Loyal, dedicated and passionate
- Eager to learn
EDUCATION
University of California, San Diego
B.S. in Biochemistry/Chemistry & Music (Clarinet)
San Clemente High School
Valedictorian Status, National Honors Society Member, AP/IB Honors
Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America
B.S. in Biochemistry/Chemistry & Music (Clarinet)
San Clemente High School
Valedictorian Status, National Honors Society Member, AP/IB Honors
Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America
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