Eric Booker

Art Director Art Department Manager for Beamdog, Across Multiple Art Disciplines @Beamdog

Edmonton, AB, CA

Building, directing and mentoring a new team of artists and animators working on new Ip’s. Collaboration with the creative director to define the game’s scope and vision. Authoring art documentation, Art Bibles, Style Guides, Mood Boards, Brand Identity and so on. Conveying expectations, of level of quality and content to the Art Team (concept artists, environment artists, character artists, animation team) making use of pertinent visual references, concept art, production design, and atmosphere materials. Supervising and approving work completed by the Art Team to ensure that the elements produced comply with the vision for the game, as well as meeting standards for quality. Manage the day-to-day activities of the Art Team as well as managing off site talent, as required. Expertise with 2D/3D next-gen production tools. Technical expertise with the main graphics engines on the market. Able to adapt to different management/data-monitoring systems (Perforce, etc.). Proven leadership abilities and teamwork skills. Able to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently, ability to anticipate problems and find agile solutions. Creation of recruitment profiles and developing the hiring process. Proven ability to be able to closely adapt to a specific art style. Mentor and help with career development to assigned team members. The ability to review assets and give feedback efficiently and in a clear and constructive manner.

Chaucer Comprehensive School

Gcse

Shirecliffe College Sheffield

Bachelor of Technology (BTech), environmental graphics