Raphael Ernaelsten

Raphael Ernaelsten is a highly experienced professional in the video game industry, serving as the Founder of Oniric Studio since October 2020, where notable developments include the award-winning Aura series for Unity. As a Co-founder and Professor at Haute École Albert Jacquard, Raphael plays a pivotal role in the Master in Video Game Industry program and has held various positions within the institution, including coordinator of the Video Game Development department. Raphael's extensive experience includes roles as Technical Artist, Lead Artist, and Art Director at Appeal, where contributions were made to the remastering of levels for Outcast - Second Contact, as well as senior positions at SoftKinetic, managing multiple confidential projects and bridging the gap between artists and programmers. Earlier career highlights include roles at 10Tacle Studios Belgium and Hydravision Entertainment, along with foundational education in graphic techniques and pedagogy.