Aaron Heuser

Aaron Heuser has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Aaron is currently working as a Lead VFX Artist at Phoenix Labs. Prior to that, they worked at Toys For Bob as a Senior VFX Artist from 2015 to 2021. Aaron also worked at Warner Bros. Games San Francisco as a VFX Artist from 2014 to 2015.

Before transitioning to the gaming industry, Aaron worked at 2K Games from 2009 to 2014, where they held multiple roles. Aaron was a VFX Artist and a founding member of the 2K Dev Support team. Their responsibilities included working remotely and on-site with external studios, creating schedules, designing and implementing textures, materials, and particle systems for AAA games. Aaron played a key role in the development of the game Evolve, where they focused on environment and weather effects, level-specific gameplay effects, and combat optimization. Prior to that, they started as a Jr. VFX Artist, creating and implementing visual effects for games such as The Bureau: XCOM Declassified. Aaron also served as a Production Assistant and QA Lead during their time at 2K Games, where they handled milestone planning, budget tracking, team coordination, and bug database management.

Aaron's earlier experiences include working as a Docent at Robert Ferguson Observatory, a Network QA Tester at Visual Concepts, a Technician at Rody's Music, a Sound Editor at Skywalker Sound, and a Sound Design Intern at Ripe Sound.

Overall, Aaron Heuser has a strong background in VFX and has contributed to the development of various high-profile games throughout their career.

Aaron Heuser's education history includes attending Ex'pression College for Digital Arts, where they pursued a B.A.S. degree in Sound Arts. Additionally, they took coursework in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Visual Arts at Santa Rosa Junior College. No specific start or end years are provided for either educational experience.