ABOUT
I am a seasoned Art Director specializing in…
Creating immersive environments and compelling characters for video games
Serving players and the story with a captivating, cohesive aesthetic vision
Pushing artistic boundaries and embracing new technologies
Delighting players by delivering unforgettable visual and gameplay experiences
My qualifications include…
Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honors) from The University of South Australia
1998 RAIA/DIA Model Making Award
Awarded by Royal Australian Institute of Architects and Design Institute of Australia
2001 CIDA Group Award for Innovation in Lighting
Most Outstanding Design in Architecture + Interior Architecture Graduate Exhibition
Masters of Art in Production Design and Costume Design from The Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS)
2006 SMPTE Creative Technology Collaborative Award
2006 The AFTRS Network Award (Outstanding Contribution to AFTRS Community)
2006 Adobe Systems Award for Achievement in Design (Most Exceptional Body of Work)
I excel in…
Bridging character and environment design to enhance narrative and visual harmony
Inspiring creativity, positivity, and fostering collaboration; galvanizing teams around a shared vision
Brainstorming big ideas and solving complex inter-departmental challenges with joyfulness and candor
Mentoring teams and individual artists to raise the bar and achieve outstanding results
My experience spans…
AAA development studios in Australia, North America, and the United Kingdom
Critically acclaimed titles such as L.A. Noire, Max Payne 3, Grand Theft Auto 5, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Grand Theft Auto 6 (in production)
Key achievements…
Pioneering work to help establish Rockstar Games' pipeline for production design and visual development
Reinforcing the importance of detailed historical and pop cultural research to achieve authenticity that truly resonates with and inspires players
Contributing to Rockstar Games’ immaculate reputation for detailed and immersive open-world experiences
Hopefully entertaining you along the way!