Kate Gotfredson

Kate Gotfredson is an accomplished Lead Realtime Technical Artist at Industrial Light & Magic since October 2022, specializing in Unreal Engine across various domains, including look development, materials, and lighting. Prior experience includes serving as a Senior Realtime Technical Artist and Lead Unreal Technical Artist at Zoic Studios, where Kate managed teams, developed complex shaders, and improved workflows. Additional roles encompass VAD Artist at Proof Inc, Adjunct Professor at Loyola Marymount University, and extensive contributions to Halon Entertainment, notably on projects like The Mandalorian and Ford v Ferrari. Kate earned a Bachelor of Arts in Animation from Loyola Marymount University, complemented by minors in Computer Science and Studio Arts.