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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Josh Grier

Thomas Varga

Esther Choi

Hunter Schmidt

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.

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