Michael Kessler

Michael Kessler is an accomplished art director and senior artist with extensive experience in the video game industry. Currently serving as Art Director at Offworld Industries since January 2022, Kessler previously held senior artist positions at Blackbird Interactive Inc. and Relic Entertainment, contributing to projects such as Dawn of War 3 and Borderlands 2, where innovative tools and workflows were developed. In addition to industry roles, Kessler has shared expertise as an instructor at various institutions, including the Langara Centre for Entertainment Arts, Think Tank Training Centre, and Actimage. Kessler holds a diploma in Game Art & Design from The Art Institute of Vancouver and a language proficiency certificate from the German Language School.