Patrick Beavers

• Troubleshot technical issues related to asset optimization and engine performance, ensuring a smooth gameplay experience for players.
• Prototyped new game features in collaboration with designers, refining gameplay mechanics and visuals before full implementation.
• Created high-quality visual effects using particle systems and shaders, enhancing the game''s overall aesthetic appeal.
• Enhanced game performance by optimizing 3D assets and textures for seamless integration into the engine.
• Coordinated with external partners on art asset production, maintaining consistent quality standards and providing timely feedback for adjustments.

• Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
• Researched industry trends and evaluated competitive pieces to enhance creativity and gather fresh ideas.
• Developed technical art and asset pipeline across Blender and Unity using Python and C#
• Designed and implemented features and systems in a shared architecture, including but not limited to gameplay programming, UI/UX design and implementation, and shader development.
• Researched new ways to solve technical art and design challenges in a novel product
• Collaborated with developers and artists to ensure quality met business demands while maintaining optimization and development standards
• Worked with external artists to guide artistic standards while educating them on their use of internal tools

• Led team of 5 artists to produce game-ready art for console, mobile, XR, and desktop platforms.
• Designed and developed art pipeline tools for asset management and artist-to-engine workflow.
• Developed technical art standards and practices, focusing on shaders, character technical art, and pipeline.
• Communicated needs to outsource teams as well as directing them towards creative goals.
• Represented art and development teams at meetings with executives and discussed project goals and milestones.
• Collaborated across company to interpret needs and solve problems related to art, level design, character design, workflow, and technical art.

-Oversee standardization of art workflow pipeline.
-Model, texture, rig, and animate stylized character models for multiple levels of detail.
-Script character solutions and pipelines in Unity3D and integrate into wider development pipeline.
-Guide art direction using creative experience, technical knowledge, and clear communication.

-Work with production and management to ensure clear, consistent expectations and deliver the maximum quality of work within the allotted scope and timeline.

• Researched new technologies, software packages and hardware products for use in AR/VR and interactive content.
• Used programming capabilities in C#, C++, Python, Swift and other libraries as needed, specifically aiming at high-quality and performant rendering in commercial 3D engines such as Unity, Unreal, and XCode/SceneKit.
• Represented development team at meetings with executives and clients to discuss project goals and milestones, manage expectations, and maintain a creative yet practical focus.
• Produced pitch content and took ownership in taking a concept from ideation to production.
• Spearheaded new pipeline initiatives aimed at integrated real-time workflows into offline VFX environments.
• Mentored junior designers and lead multiple projects as a developer.
• Maintained clean, efficient, and modular code to aid in graphics feature and pipeline development.
• Developed familiarity with CPU/GPU optimization and hardware architecture.
• Wrote shaders in CGSL, GLSL, HLSL, and VEX. Experienced with compute shaders and other hardware accelerated rendering optimization.
• Some R&D development in machine learning and neural networks aimed at real-time rendering and animation solutions.

• Worked with clients both locally and online to create personalized illustrations, designs, comic books, concept art, and animations for video games, TV, mobile game, and film productions.
• Interfaced with various game engines and other software to produce high-quality visuals and content.
• Met with customers and clients to determine project needs and prepared proposals, including creating production schedules, scopes of work and budgets.
• Researched industry trends and evaluated competitive products.
• Anticipated design issues and proved to be proactive in developing effective solutions.