In Development - Metroid Prime 4: BeyondKey Responsibilities: • Drives outsourcing processes by handling art submissions, guiding conversations, and coordinating with AOM to manage timelines. • Guides teams of external artists to final deliverables that reflect the project’s artistic vision. • Provides timely and actionable feedback to external artists working on environment art content. • Accurately estimates the time necessary to complete individual assets. • Collaborates with external artists to develop, maintain, and evolve pipelines for efficient integration of externally produced environment assets. • Evaluates external teams’ proficiency in environment art production. • Generates detailed documentation and examples of art asset production, procedures, and technical requirements to support external vendors.Core Skills and Expertise: • Thorough understanding of current artistic and technical requirements of video game production pipelines. • Strong eye for core artistic principles. • Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written. • Excellent organizational, personal, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to give and receive constructive feedback with gracious consideration.

I'm a passionate and experienced Freelance Art Director specializing in the captivating world of miniatures and game development. With a strong background in visual storytelling and a keen eye for detail, I bring imagination and creativity to every project I undertake.My expertise lies in developing visually stunning concepts, managing art teams, and delivering high-quality artwork for various tabletop games, miniature collections, and digital gaming projects. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with clients, game designers, and creative teams to bring their visions to life.Here are some key aspects of my professional journey:🎨 Art Direction: With a proven track record of successfully leading art direction, I have guided numerous projects from concept to completion. I specialize in establishing cohesive visual styles, overseeing the production pipeline, and ensuring consistent quality throughout.🎯 Game Development: I am well-versed in the intricacies of game development, understanding the unique challenges and requirements of the industry. From character design and world-building to UI/UX design and asset creation, I leverage my skills to enhance player engagement and deliver immersive gaming experiences.🖌️ Miniatures: As a passionate enthusiast of miniatures and tabletop games, I have honed my skills in designing and sculpting intricate figurines and models. I understand the importance of capturing the essence of characters, creatures, and environments on a small scale, and I excel at creating miniatures that evoke emotion and inspire awe.🌐 Freelance Excellence: As a freelancer, I have worked with a diverse range of clients, including game studios, publishing houses, and independent creators. I am known for my professionalism, adaptability, and ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining the highest quality standards.

In charge of developing and maintaining the art pipeline and style guides for Dungeons & Dragons Frameworks miniatures. Identified and solved technical limitations for sprue-based miniatures. Collaborated with contracted concept artists and outsourced sculpting houses to ensure the accuracy of licensed product while providing concise art direction to elevate the quality and consistency of all assets. Managed outsourced art budget and works with internal producers and project managers to provide timely delivery of completed projects and assets.• Utilized exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build and manage strong relationships with external contractors and outsourcing houses• Independently directed Frameworks project art pipeline for three product releases over two years.• Leveraged remarkable mentoring abilities to train contract freelance 3D artists and outsourcing houses on the creation of detailed and exciting miniatures for Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, Critical Role, as well as WizKids original IPs• Consulted with internal stakeholders on staffing needs and technical hurdles for product lines still in development

Accountable for supervising teams of local and overseas contract artists tasked with the creation of hundreds of character and environmental sculpts per year. Collaborated closely with project managers of licensed products to establish the creative department's production timelines and secure timely delivery of sculpts for factory production. Set the standard for sculpting quality and consistency, simultaneously guiding external and internal staff in the improvement of their techniques. • Served as technical lead for research, development and prototyping of the modular WarLock Tile system• Recognized as instrumental in the development of several product lines while establishing the on-boarding processes, pipelines, and artistic standards for outsourced 3D artists• Displayed unmatched attention to detail and consistency while maintaining the established aesthetic of character sculpts through the production process, elevating design and appeal whenever possible• Assumed the role of a creative lead for complicated designs requiring mechanical functionality with an innovative mindset for problem-solving

Created and polished 3D character sculpts for various popular entertainment licenses; including Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, the Marvel and DC Comics Universes, The Simpsons, Yu-Gi-Oh, Pacific Rim, and Star Trek. Worked with licensors to ensure the best appearance of figures and collectibles by refining detail, adjusting poses, and matching style guides. Designed 3D character sculpts for production as action figures and collectibles from a wide range of licensed properties and in various scales ranging from life-sized foam statues and busts to hordes of fantasy-themed tabletop gaming miniatures. • Served as technical lead for Scalers collectibles and ensured print-ready as well as artistically correct models through cooperation with outside contractors• Handled technically complex 3D sculpting tasks demanding additional mechanical separation, joints, and moving parts• Regularly relied upon as a special team member for the company, tasked with managing high-priority and critical assignments

Involved in regular cooperation with licensors. Worked on high-resolution character sculpts based on the popular movie, comic, and video game characters intended to be used in a wide range of products, including action figures, game pieces, foam, vinyl figures, accessories, and other collectibles. Performed necessary modifications of figures made by other artists to ensure technical suitability for 3D printing while consistently ensuring anatomical and aesthetic correctness. Created and maintained color palette libraries, generated 3D print files, and managed internal asset archives.• Showcased in-depth industry knowledge and a strong understanding of strict licensing requirements• Contributed to the successful execution of multiple projects and overall improvement of product quality• Implemented innovative and effective techniques to improve daily operational workflow

Responsible for constructing 3D models and animations to present to investors. Worked closely with patent documents to create and conceptualize models for research and development.• Provided animation experience to other interns working on other projects, and assisted with building and rigging models for use in a short animated sequence.• Served as a primary consultant in developing several educational and serious game projects through the design and concept phases.

Provided professional camera operating and digital video editing services in corporate and legal video.

Produced and edited monthly television news magazine, "The Pendleton Journal". Served as on-camera talent and co-host. Managed assignments and ensured quality of junior journalists' news packages while mentoring on advanced photography and storytelling techniques. Ensured critical command messages from Public Affairs officer were quickly and accurately disseminated through available television outlets.

Provided support to 1st Marine Division as an embedded journalist in the Western Al Anbar Province. Produced print and broadcast media to civilian and internal military media. Served as Media Escort to civilian reporters from the BBC during the conflict in Fallujah. Photographs credited in civilian and military print and broadcast news. Conducted live television interviews with civilian news outlets.

Responsible for the production of internal and external news media for broadcast. Work published in military and civilian newpaper, magazine, and online print and broadcast media. Served as primary news anchor, reporter, writer, and editor for daily news broadcast with the American Forces Network, Iwakuni, Japan.