Ryan Metcalf

Technical Animator (Level 4)

Ryan Metcalf has a diverse work experience in the gaming industry, spanning from 2007 to the present. Ryan'smost recent position is at Retro Studios as a Technical Animator (Level 4) since 2022. Prior to that, they worked at id Software as a Senior Technical Animator / Character Rigger. Before joining Retro Studios, they were a Technical Animator (Level 3) at the same company from 2020 to 2022.

From 2010 to 2020, Ryan worked at Gearbox Software in various roles including Pipeline Developer, Sr. Technical Animator, and Lead Technical Animator. Ryan was involved in creating tools for animation, rigging, and character art departments, and also collaborated with the motion capture department. Ryan mentored other technical animators and managed outsourcing efforts.

Before joining Gearbox Software, they worked at Dreamfly Productions as a Lead Animator (Contract), where they created animations for a game featured in a film. Ryan also worked as a Lead Animator and Associate Producer on different projects at The Guildhall at SMU.

In 2008, Ryan worked as a Lead Artist for a 2D side-scrolling platformer game, and also gained experience as a Web Designer at MTC Marketing Inc. Ryan started their career as a Production Assistant at Sandwick Films in 2007.

Overall, Ryan Metcalf has demonstrated expertise in technical animation, rigging, and character art across various roles and companies within the gaming industry.

Ryan Metcalf completed their Bachelor's of Arts degree in Film & Digital Media from the University of North Texas in the years 2002 to 2004. Ryan then pursued a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Digital Film & Media from Baylor University from 2004 to 2007. In 2008 to 2009, Ryan pursued a Master's of Interactive Technology degree with a specialization in Art Creation from Southern Methodist University.

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