Firesprite
CJ Markham is an accomplished animation professional with extensive experience in the video game industry. Currently serving as the Animation Director at Firesprite since September 2022, CJ previously held significant roles at StretchSense as an Animation Solutions Architect, MocapNow as Owner and CTO, and served as a Motion Capture Supervisor at Microsoft (343 Industries) where contributions were made to major titles like Halo 4 and Halo 5. CJ also gained experience at Rockstar Games London as a Lead Animator, playing a key role in the cinematic animations for several acclaimed games including Grand Theft Auto IV and Red Dead Redemption. With a strong foundation in animation pipeline design, motion capture, and team leadership, CJ has contributed to over 30 video game projects while also sharing expertise as an educator and course content provider.