Erik Saulietis

Erik Saulietis has extensive experience in the gaming industry, working in various roles and companies. Erik is currently an Associate Art Director at Bend Studio since 2022. Prior to that, they were the Lead & Principal Environment Artist at Cold Iron Studios from 2019 to 2022, where they led a team of environment artists for the development of the game "Aliens: Fireteam." Before their time at Cold Iron Studios, Erik worked at Riot Games as a Senior Environment Artist from 2016 to 2019, where they played a crucial role in the development of the game "Valorant." Erik also served as a Senior World Builder at Red 5 Studios from 2014 to 2016. Erik's career in the gaming industry began at Cadenza Interactive in 2007, where they co-founded the company and worked as a Creative Lead and Environment Artist on various projects. Throughout their career, Erik has been responsible for concept translation, 3D modeling, asset development, and art block-in phases of game development.

Erik Saulietis attended UC San Diego where they pursued a degree in Biochemistry/Chemistry and also had a minor in Music. Prior to that, they completed their high school education at San Clemente High School, where they received their High School diploma.