Experience

• Principal Character Artist at Meta

  Austin, Tx, US

  January 2021 - March 2026

  • Developed a Marvel comic style by translating complex high-poly sculpts into optimized models and textures.
  
  • Streamlined creative workflows and developed robust art pipelines, reducing external sourcing turnaround time by 75%.
  
  • Advised Directors on pipeline optimization and style development, ensuring visual consistency and production scalability.
  
  • Directed the end-to-end outsourcing lifecycle, from vendor selection and onboarding to final asset delivery.

• Senior Character Artist at Gunfire Games

  Austin, Tx.

  February 2018 - January 2021

  • Spearheaded pre-vis for Remnant 2, developing procedural materials and comprehensive process documentation to ensure
  
  global visual consistency for Unreal Engine 5.
  
  • Developed high-detail character sculpts and game-optimized models utilizing industry-standard PBR texturing workflows,
  
  ensuring high-quality visual fidelity.
  
  • Partnered with Character Leadership to refine asset workflows and streamline style exploration phases, promoting departmental
  
  growth by sharing best practices and guiding artists through complex production pipelines.

• 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.