Andrew Nielson

Andrew Nielson is a seasoned visual effects artist with extensive experience in the gaming industry. Currently serving as a Sr VFX Artist at Cryptic Studios since June 2022, Andrew previously held the role of 3D Generalist and VFX Artist at rgbXYZ since January 2020. Previously, Andrew contributed as a Senior Artist at Dire Wolf Digital from October 2015 to January 2020 and worked at Cryptic Studios in various capacities from March 2008 to October 2015, after initially serving as a Technical Artist/VFX Specialist at Secret Level. Andrew's career began at Erudite and led through multiple positions at companies including Perpetual Entertainment, Saffire, Yobro, and keane, showcasing a strong foundation in both artistry and technical skills established during studies at Utah Valley University from 1999 to 2003.