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Jamie S.

Senior Technical Artist at Empire Games

Jamie S. has a diverse work experience in the gaming and illustration industries. They started their career in 2010 as a Modeler and Texturer at IDEAL Biology, where they worked on creating interactive 3D models. In 2011, Jamie worked as a Web and Graphic Designer at More of Me to Love. They then moved on to Toys R Us in 2013, where they served as an Electronics Consultant, responsible for selling electronic products and maintaining inventory. In 2015, Jamie worked as a 2D Production Artist at Dragon Army, assisting in game development processes. They also briefly worked as a Senior Game Advisor at GameStop in 2016, where they provided customer service and managed store operations.

In 2012, Jamie became an Illustrator and established their brand "The Legend of Awesome," selling merchandise at comic book and gaming conventions across the US. They specialized in creating their own inventory and illustrations for various products. In 2014, Jamie started their own freelance business, "I've Created a Monster!" As an Owner and Illustrator, they worked on numerous projects, including book illustrations and game assets, collaborating with clients globally.

From 2020 to 2022, Jamie worked as a Game Artist & Generalist at BDCRAFT SAS, creating assets for Minecraft Marketplace content and assisting in the design and project management of their indie game. They developed thousands of assets for BDcraft's popular resource packs. In 2019, Jamie started working as a Game Developer, Illustrator, and Artist at StickerBear Studios, responsible for developing a virtual pet augmented reality game as a solo developer.

Most recently, Jamie joined Empire Games in 2022 as a Technical Artist, where their specific responsibilities and duration of employment are not specified.

Jamie S. completed a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Independent Games & Playable Experience Design from Goldsmiths, University of London from 2018 to 2019. Before that, from 2012 to 2013, Jamie attended Miami Ad School Atlanta @ Portfolio Center, where they focused on Illustration. Prior to that, Jamie earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Animation & Interactive Media (Honors Interdisciplinary Studies) from The University of Georgia from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, during their time at The University of Georgia, Jamie also completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film Studies and a Certificate in New Media Studies, both from 2007 to 2011.

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  • Senior Technical Artist

    May, 2022 - present