Billy Garretsen

Billy Garretsen has a diverse work experience in the creative field. Billy worked at Airship Syndicate as the Director of Brand & UX, overseeing UX and MTX design and contributing to brand development and illustration for PC and console games. Billy also worked at ArtCraft Entertainment as a UX Design Lead, providing UX design and visual branding for web, mobile, and game products. Additionally, they had a contract role at Airship Syndicate, helping develop the UI for Battle Chasers: Nightwar. Billy also co-founded Thunderdog LLC, where they served as the Creative Director and specialized in lifestyle app and website design and interactive prototyping for gaming clients. Billy was the Creative Director at GameSalad, Inc, leading the internal game development team and creating mobile and web products. Billy founded Perfect Dork Studios, producing 3D renderings, art outsourcing, and independent games and apps. Billy began their career at Multimedia Games as an Illustrator, Production Illustrator, and Production Artist, working on original gaming titles. Billy also worked as a Multimedia Artist on contract at Zukor Entertainment & Marketing.

Billy Garretsen attended Tecnológico de Monterrey from 1998 to 2000, where they pursued a high school degree in Computer Technology and Applications. Following their high school education, they enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin from 2001 to 2004. During this period, they studied Studio Art and obtained a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts.