Phillip Kauffold

Phillip Kauffold is a seasoned technical artist and educator with extensive experience in game development and virtual reality. Currently serving as an instructor at the Academy of Art University since 2012, Phillip has contributed significantly as both a full-time faculty member and project lead for major initiatives like the "Norman Rockwell in VR: The Four Freedoms." Alongside this role, Phillip leads VR/AR/XR development at the Norman Rockwell Museum and has held technical roles at various companies, including Blocktackle and DeNA, where skills in rigging pipelines, animation, and Unity development were honed. Phillip's educational foundation includes a BS in Media Arts and Animation from AICASF, complementing a proven track record of creating engaging learning experiences and innovative technology solutions in the gaming industry.