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AAA Games: Art & Technical Direction

A journey through my work as both Art Director and Technical Artist, bridging classical art training with advanced technical expertise in Adobe, Unity, Unreal, and Maya.

This presentation explores how my diverse background enables effective communication across all team roles, from executives to developers.

The Multifaceted Role

Vision Keeper

Establishing and maintaining consistent visual language across all game assets.

Technical Bridge

Translating artistic vision into technical requirements for development teams.

Team Conductor

Orchestrating diverse talents to achieve unified aesthetic and functional goals.

Problem Solver

Creating innovative solutions when artistic vision meets technical limitations.

Featured Projects

Blockchain Brawlers

A pioneering game combining wrestling themes with blockchain technology, showcasing innovative art direction and technical implementation.

Light Violence

Recently rebranded as Atomic Titans (2024), this project demonstrates evolution of artistic vision through development phases.

Hashbang Games and Tyranno Studios

Blockchain Brawlers

Art Direction and Technical Art Lead

Blockchain Brawlers: Project Overview

Game Specs

Web3 TBS/CCG with AAA quality in WebGL browser format. NFT integration for character ownership.

My Contributions

Led visual direction, managed technical art pipeline, and created complete sound design.

Development

Coordinated 10-person team using Unity, Maya, and Adobe Suite. Successfully shipped in 2023.

Blockchain Brawlers: Roles and Tasks

  • Vision Implementation: Joined mid-production to realize CEO's visual direction through mood-boards and concept art sessions
  • Team Leadership: Mentored and guided animators, modelers, UI/UX artists, and developers toward cohesive goals
  • Technical Direction: Served as lead technical artist using Unity, Maya, GitKraken, and Adobe tools
  • Quality Assurance: Maintained high standards for animation, character design, and gameplay mechanics
  • Pipeline Management: Handled asset integration, testing cycles, and iterative improvements

Atomic Titans: Evolution


Atomic Titans: Project Overview

Game Specs

AAA MOBA developed for Console/PC platforms. High-fidelity visuals with competitive gameplay mechanics.

My Contributions

Served dual roles as Art Director and Lead Technical Artist. Established visual identity and optimized technical pipelines.

Development

Led compact 5-person team using Unity, Maya, and Adobe Suite. Successfully launched in 2024.

Technical Artistry Workflow

  • Pipeline Management: Created streamlined workflows connecting Maya models to Unity implementation via GitKraken version control
  • Asset Creation: Developed high-quality character models and environments while maintaining performance requirements
  • Technical Documentation: Established clear standards for team consistency across modeling, texturing, and implementation
  • Optimization: Implemented LOD systems and texture atlasing to maintain performance in WebGL format
  • Cross-Team Communication: Translated technical constraints into actionable guidance for artists and developers