What are your strengths?
My biggest strength is my experience. I worked for big Publishers like EA, but also for small developers like Spark Unlimited. This mix exposed me to a great range of challenges including production systems and management problems. I started at the bottom of the ladder and after many years emerged as an art director. This bottom-up experience gives me a unique perspective on how things should be done, see problems before they flare up, and manage people and projects with care and expertise. I'm hands on guy who works closely with the team, supports, and inspire.
I'm very approachable (something that was expressed to me many times). I love to work with artists one on one, to resolve problems and guide.
What were your duties as an Art Director?
- Establish next-gen visual direction and production standards
- Lead and support multiple artists or teams (under scrum system)
- Identify problems that can be addressed visually and provide solutions
- Create and assist with management of project schedules and planning
- Conduct critiques with clear and consistent direction to the art team
- Responsible for mentoring, training, and performance evaluations for art teams and individual artists
- Helping the team with modeling, lighting, and texturing
- Conducting job interviews--being part of the decision making process
Any thoughts on relationship between Publishers and Developers?
Publishers ask for too much for too little money and Developers overpromise.
This is especially true for lower budged development.
One can't deliver Call of Duty quality with 10 or 12 million dollars.
Unfortunately for the small developers most games are compared to the winners (big budget productions).
Developers also struggle with poor management and production inefficiencies.
Communication and well established goals are of supreme importance.
Can you legally work in US or Europe?
Yes, I'm US citizen. I also have European passport.
Are you willing to relocate?
Yes, I will go where great opportunities exist.