Chris Whitaker is a seasoned professional in the field of 3D character art and game development with significant experience since 2009. As a Co-Founder and Co-Art Director at Pie Trap Studios since September 2020, Chris manages art services and original game development. Prior roles include Senior Character Artist at Final Strike Games and 5TH Cell Media, where collaboration on character design and improvement of character pipelines was paramount. Chris has freelanced as a 3D character artist since November 2011. Earlier career experiences include character modeling for Cryptic Studios and teaching assistance at Parkland College. Chris holds an Associate of Applied Science in Digital Media from Parkland College and has completed training at Adam Skutt's Character Workshop.