Kyle Smith

Kyle Smith is an accomplished Technical Artist with extensive experience in the gaming and animation industries. Kyle's career commenced with roles such as Production PA at Fred Wolf Films, contributing to the Emmy Award-winning animated series Tutenstein. Over the years, Kyle has worked with notable companies including Midway Games, Wargaming.net, and Reel FX, specializing in cinematic artistry, technical direction, and pipeline tools development. Notable projects include cinematic contributions to titles like Ballers: The Chosen One, and Ice Age. Currently, Kyle is employed at Meta, focusing on creating fully embodied avatars for the metaverse. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in Software Development/Computer Graphics from DePaul University and a BFA in Film and Animation from Columbia College Chicago.