Founded in 2009 by brothers Josh and Mike Grier as an animation and digital content creator, Ember Lab’s vision is to create immersive and evocative stories with characters that resonate and worlds that inspire. Ember Lab originally specialized in character development for advertising. The studio’s commercial work includes ad campaigns and animated shorts developed from concept to completion for The Coca-Cola Company, Hisense, and Major League Baseball.

The company’s culture is based on a highly collaborative environment that melds the creative and production processes. In the studio, the lines between technical and artistic development tend to disappear as teams focus on delivering fantastic and innovative experiences. 

Ember Lab produced the award-winning short film, Dust, and the acclaimed Majora’s Mask fan film, Terrible Fate. The success of their commercial and independent projects led them to develop their passion project and first game, Kena: Bridge of Spirits. Releasing August 24 on PS4, PS5, and the Epic Games Store, Kena: Bridge of Spirits is now available for preorder. 

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Ember Lab

Ember Lab's headquarters in Orange, CA, United States

Josh Grier

Stephanie Grier

The Art and Animation Team at Ember Lab is responsible for creating the visual elements and animation sequences that bring the company’s immersive and evocative stories to life. This team collaborates closely to design and develop characters, environments, and animations that resonate with audiences, ensuring that every visual detail supports the narrative and emotional experience. Their expertise spans concept art, 3D modeling, and character and environment animation, all crucial in delivering the fantastic and innovative experiences Ember Lab is known for.

Art and Animation Team

This department focuses on creating and producing 3D animated content for various media.

Animation Department

This department focuses on visual design and artistic development for games, including concept art, character design, and visual effects.

Creative Arts

This department focuses on the creation and implementation of interactive gaming experiences.

Game Development

The Programming Team at Ember Lab focuses on developing the technical aspects of their immersive and evocative storytelling experiences. They handle gameplay mechanics, optimize performance, create tools for artists and designers, and ensure seamless integration of animations and other digital content. This team works closely with the creative and production departments to blur the lines between technical and artistic development, delivering innovative and engaging experiences like Kena: Bridge of Spirits.

Programming Team

This department focuses on creating and animating cinematic sequences to enhance storytelling in visual media.

Ember Lab

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Teams

Art and Animation Team

Animation Department

Creative Arts

Game Development

Programming Team

Cinematics Department

Offices

Ember Lab

Org chart

Teams

Art and Animation Team

Animation Department

Creative Arts

Game Development

Programming Team

Cinematics Department

Offices

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