Esther Ko

Esther Ko has a diverse background in animation, starting their career in 2012 as an Associate Animator at Trendy Entertainment LLC, working on Dungeon Defenders II. Esther then moved on to Electronic Arts Tiburon in 2014, where they worked as an Animator on NBA Live. In 2015, they joined Hi-Rez Studios as an Animator, contributing to projects such as SMITE and Paladins, and eventually becoming the Lead Animator on Paladins. Esther then transitioned to Bioware in 2018, taking on the role of Senior Gameplay Animator for Anthem and Anthem Live. Esther also served as the Creature Animation Supervisor at Bioware, showcasing their leadership skills. Most recently, Esther joined Possibility Space in 2022 as the Animation Director.

Esther Ko's education history includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Florida, which they obtained from 2006 to 2010. In 2011, they attended the University of Central Florida, where they earned a Master of Science degree in Interactive Entertainment with a focus on the Art track. In 2013, Esther Ko completed a program on Body Mechanics at Animsquad. In 2016, they enrolled in iAnimate for a course on Creature 2. Lastly, in 2018, Esther Ko participated in the Rise & Spline Creature Animation Course.