Amanda Cook

Amanda Cook is a skilled 3D Artist with extensive experience in the gaming and animation industries. Currently employed at Niantic, Inc. as an Artist II since December 2020, Amanda previously contributed to Microsoft’s Minecraft Earth AR as a 3D Artist from December 2019 to August 2020, focusing on designing and texturing new mobs. Prior roles include developing the technical pipeline at Broom Cupboard Studios and teaching 3D modeling and animation at DigiPen Academy. Amanda's background also includes producing shaders and textures at the University of Washington Animation Research Lab and gaining foundational experience in the VR pipeline at Pluto VR. Educational qualifications encompass a character development degree from AnimSchool and a Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Visual Art from the University of Washington.