Eric T Elder Gdc

About Eric T Elder Gdc

Eric T. Elder is a veteran of the video game, animation, and XR industries, with 30+ years of experience spanning production, education, and emerging technology.He began his career as a 2D animator at MTV’s Beavis & Butt-Head before moving to Los Angeles to work on King of the Hill and The Simpsons. Alongside his work as a professional animator, he spent 15 years at The Art Institutes, first as an instructor and later as an Academic Director, where he built one of the most successful video game production training programs in the system.In 1997, he founded OW!(Online Worlds) Entertainment to develop virtual worlds for movie and TV properties. In recent years, he has focused on XR (Extended Reality), managing productions, designing pipeline models, leading game and experience design, and developing studio pitches for AR & VR projects based on major Hollywood IP.Currently, Eric works as a Creative Media Consultant, specializing in designing training programs and production pipelines for animation, video games, and XR. He is also a frequent speaker at industry events, sharing insights on immersive storytelling, game development, and career strategy.He is the Project Lead of the LA Game Project (a $5M Initiative over 3 years), where he is spearheading the implementation of a new Game Art & Design program across 15 Los Angeles community colleges. He is also leading the development of a new inter-campus esports league, fostering opportunities for the next generation of game creators and competitive players.

Experience

1. Senior Producer Creative Director Consultant

   Diamond Game Enterprises

   Oct 2019 — Present · Chatsworth, CA, US

   Manages all art resourcesDevelops concepts for new gamesGame Titles :Buffalo Power Wolf PowerIce VikingsCleopatra\'s RichesFroggerDragon DreamsNaughty or NiceIrish GoldAmerican DreamGiant MammothShot ClockFunday Night FootballBurnin LoveGreta\'s Biergarten

Education

• University of the Arts

  Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Animation, Film, Photography

Skills

• Computer Games
• Creative Developement
• Casual Games
• Character Animation
• Product Innovation
• Product Design
• Production
• Project Management
• Storyboarding
• Entertainment
• Game Development
• Video Game Design
• Art Education
• Prototyping
• Video Game Development
• Team Management
• Team Leadership
• Video Games
• Production Managment
• Level Design
• Public Speaking
• Gaming
• Figure Drawing
• Casino Gaming
• Zbrush
• 3d
• Animation
• Art Direction
• Creative Direction
• Virtual Reality
• Computer Animation
• Online Casino
• Mobile Games
• Traditional Animation
• Flash
• Game Mechanics
• Visual Effects
• Unreal Engine 3
• After Effects
• Motion Graphics