Zeljko Strkalj

Zeljko Strkalj is a seasoned Lead Technical Artist at Firaxis Games, contributing to major titles including Marvel's Midnight Suns and the XCOM series since November 2008. Responsibilities encompass blueprint functionalities, master materials, lighting, world UI, and optimization, along with leading a technical artist team and integrating new Unreal Engine technologies. Prior experience includes serving as VR Technical Director at Look On Media, where Zeljko developed immersive VR experiences, and roles as Visual FX and Technical Artist at Big Huge Games, focusing on character modeling and visual effects. Zeljko also held a teaching assistant position at The Illinois Institute of Art Chicago, imparting crucial skills in modeling and animation, and worked as an IT Specialist for Saint Louis Public Schools. Zeljko earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game Art and Design from The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago.