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BO3 Spire Map

I created the mechanical docking stations for the docked ships.

    General Info

    Background

    Background

    Background

    I started in the game Industry in 2006 working on EverQuest, Kung Fu Panda and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. In 2010 I joined Treyarch Studios and currently work on the Black Ops franchise.


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    Roles

    Background

    Background

    Throughout my career I've mainly focused on environment art with an emphasis on organic and hard surface modeling.

    Recently as a Lead Artist I've turned my attention to  working with engineers and tech artists to develop tools and procedural methodologies to simplify game art tasks and support  level art and design teams.

    Skill Sets

    Background

    Skill Sets

    • Maya
    • 3DS Max
    • Blender
    • Photoshop
    • Substance Designer
    • Substance Painter
    • Photogrammetry
    • Realtime Game Optimization
    • Unreal
    • PBR Material workflows

    Experience

    Treyarch/Activision Blizzard

    Shipped Black Ops 1, Black Ops 2, Black Ops 3, Black Ops 4, Black Ops 5 (Cold War), and 

    Black Ops 6


    Lead Artist

    2021- Present

    Manage a team of 7 artists that focus on creating procedural content tools for art and design with Houdini. These artists also oversee the performance and optimization of our levels to ensure they run within frame rate requirements and look their best. I lead cross studio collaboration teams to develop and improve our engine tech in regards to foliage, terrain, and biomes.


    Art Specialist 

    2017-2021

    Partnered with Art Directors to establish visual style for 3D environments. Collaborated with engineering to prototype new workflows and tech. Created high-quality 3D environments and props. Identified new techniques and technologies to improve game development. Partnered with Art Directors and Outsource Managers to generate outsourcing targets and packages. Reviewed content from OS vendors, provided feedback, set priorities, and met deadlines.


    Senior Artist/Level Lead

    2010-2017

    Pioneered new methods and technology to solve problems and increase performance. Developed a comprehensive knowledge of the art production pipeline and trained others in best practices. Ensured environment/level assets met artistic quality standards and upheld the game’s design vision. Facilitated requests regarding environment/level art creation. Resolved moderately complex artistic development issues for artists and team members. Continuously improved skills by staying updated on industry trends, evaluating competitive products, learning new software, and traditional art methods. Content creation included 2D texture map painting, 3D modeling/sculpting, and material setup/UV layout. Strong time management, prioritization, listening, and communication skills. 

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