James Yavorsky

Work History

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  Mobile Art Lead

  ArenaNet

  February 2016 - January 2017

  Greater Seattle Area

  – Set the creative and technical standards for our team.
  – Worked closely with engineering to create the best tools and techniques.
  – Worked closely with project producers to ensure art team meets sprint deadlines.
  – Worked with outsourcing teams to meet art direction and quality.
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  Art Manager

  Polyarc

  July 2019 - August 2021
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  Art Lead

  Squanch Games

  August 2021 - Present

  Greater Seattle Area
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  Principal Artist

  Polyarc

  January 2017 - August 2021

  Greater Seattle Area
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  Lead Mobile Artist

  ArenaNet

  March 2016 - January 2017
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  Senior Character Artist

  King

  February 2015 - March 2016

  Greater Seattle Area
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  Character Artist

  Bungie

  March 2013 - January 2015

  Greater Seattle Area

  "Destiny"
  
  – Modeled and textured player characters and combatants for Destiny
  – “Go to guy” for tools, software and engine support for character team

  
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  Reel FX

  July 2010 - March 2013

  “Open Season 3”
  “Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer”
  “Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas”

  

  

  

  
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  Freelance

  January 2010 - March 2013

  – Character Modeling, UV mapping, and texturing

• Technical Director

  creative differences

  November 2010 - November 2010

  "Reign of the Dinosaurs"
  
  – Provided quick scripting assistance for scene files within the production pipeline
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  Full Sail University

  February 2010 - July 2010

  – Helped with hands on teaching of 3D Foundations and Character Design and Creation Courses