Experience

• Character Artist (Contract) at THQ Nordic - Gunfire Games

  Austin, US

  March 2026 - Present

  ● Developing high-quality character assets aligned with established visual direction and performance targets
  
  ● Supporting production scalability through efficient asset creation and iteration workflows

• Principal Character Artist at Meta

  Austin, Tx, US

  January 2021 - March 2026

  ● Led the production of 170 distinctive characters for Marvel’s Deadpool VR
  
  - Prepped all asset for Marvel approval process
  
  - Initial rig set-up for tech art
  
  - Ensuring cutmesh are working properly
  
  - Tweaked materials/textures to balance with lighting
  
  ● Established pipeline improvements that reduced outsourcing turnaround time by 75%
  
  ● Adapted to Marvel’s eye and increased the rate of Marvel approval from weeks to daily
  
  ● Managed feedback loop with Chinese outsourcers; providing daily redlining
  
  ● Partnered with Directors to evolve visual style and pipeline strategy, ensuring consistency across large-scale projects
  
  ● Mentored internal and external artists, elevating overall team quality and consistency
  

• Senior Character Artist at Gunfire Games

  Austin, Tx.

  February 2018 - January 2021

  ● Led character pre-visualization efforts for Remnant 2 for 8 months
  
  - Established key art that met the Creative Directors vision
  
  - Developing procedural workflow in zBrush and Substance Painter
  
  - Managed outsource production to Remnant 2 pre-vis quality bar
  
  ● Created high-fidelity characters from concept through engine integration using industry-standard PBR workflows
  
  ● Collaborated with leadership to refine pipelines and improve iteration speed during style exploration phases
  
  ● Shared best practices with team members through ever changing production challenges

• Character Artist at Freelance

  Canton, Ga

  April 2015 - February 2018

  • Conceptualized and realized diverse character assets from initial sketch to final engine integration, prioritizing visual identity and
  
  technical efficiency.
  
  • Collaborated on the end-to-end creation of character assets across various genres and styles.
  
  • Partnered with notable clients including Hi-Rez Studios, GameLoft - NOLA, Frostburn Studios, Garena, and Xaviant.
  
  • Developed strong skills in character modeling, asset tracking, and asset optimization, contributing to diverse artistic styles and
  
  enhancing project.

• Senior Character Artist at Xaviant

  Cumming, Ga

  November 2008 - April 2015

  • Developed Stylized-realism character sculpts and game-optimized assets, achieving 1:1 visual fidelity with concept designs.
  
  • Collaborated with the Art Director to establish visual benchmarks and streamline production pipelines.
  
  • Mentored a team of character artists, fostering a collaborative environment and maintaining AAA production standards.
  

• Art Director at Kaneva

  Atlanta, Ga

  January 2007 - November 2008

  • Oversaw art team operations and managed external production pipelines, ensuring seamless project execution.
  
  • Negotiated service level agreements (SLAs) with global vendors, optimizing resource allocation and reducing costs by 50%.
  
  • Established technical art standards and realistic production timelines, aligning creative goals with business objectives.

• Art Director at RealtimeGaming

  Atlanta, Ga

  February 2002 - January 2007

  • Standardized quality controls and deadlines within the art department, enhancing team efficiency.
  
  • Led multilingual art localization for seven languages, ensuring smooth international game deployment.
  
  • Managed the end-to-end production of 35+ games from concept to launch, fulfilling the high-stakes requirements of 50+ global
  
  clients.