Ben Monaco

Ben Monaco is currently a VFX Artist at Oxide Games. Prior to that, they were a 3D/2D Artist + Animator at TheIncLab from October 2018 to April 2020, where they created art and animation for novel HMI experiences and simulations for both the private sector and the Department of Defense. Before that, they were a Motion Graphics Artist + Video Editor at AMI Entertainment Network, LLC from May 2014 to November 2015, where they designed and animated motion graphics for promotional videos on various jukebox displays and products. Ben also edited footage to be shown on the Excite Channel for their TapTV product. From June 2010 to March 2014, they were Lead Game Artist at Megatouch, LLC, where they directed the style and aesthetic for each new title and documented and standardized new workflows for our artists, adhering to Unity's current best-practices at that time. Ben began their career in 2010 as a Marketing Assistant at National Geographic Games from January to June 2010.

Ben Monaco has a Master of Science (MS) in Digital Media from Drexel University. Ben also has two One-Year Certificates in 3D Animation and Game Art from CDIA at Boston University. Ben has a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Illustration from The University of the Arts. Additionally, they have two One-Year Certificates in Studio Art and Specialized Art from Montgomery College.