Beau Folsom

Beau Folsom has over 18 years of professional experience in the art and design industry. Beau started their career as a Lead Artist at Surreal Software/Midway in 2003 and later became an Art Director at FXLabs in 2005. In 2007, they served as an Art Director at Zombie Studios before joining Realtime Worlds as a Lead Artist in 2008. Beau then moved up to the position of Art Manager and eventually Art Director for the All Points Bulletin (APB) project at Realtime Worlds.

In 2011, Beau began working at Unity Technologies, where they held multiple roles, including Content Developer, Art Director, and Contract Consultant. During their time at Unity, they led creative teams, built demos and content using emerging technologies, and provided art support for various groups within the company.

Beau also had experience working at Microsoft as a Senior Technical Artist from 2017 to 2020. During this time, they contributed their expertise in technical art to enhance the visual quality and performance of Microsoft's products.

In recent years, Beau has worked as a Freelance Creator under their own company, Folsom Freelancing, providing a wide range of art and design services, including branding, illustration, package design, and game design. Beau has also worked on contract basis for companies like Emerge® and Colonize Mars, where they provided art and design consulting, created illustrations, and developed UI elements and virtual environments.

Most recently, Beau joined Schell Games as a Senior Artist in 2023, where they continue to contribute their artistic expertise in creating visually captivating experiences.

Overall, Beau Folsom's career has been marked by their versatility as an artist and designer with a strong focus on gaming and interactive experiences. Beau has demonstrated their ability to lead and manage teams, bring creative visions to life, and contribute to the success of various projects and companies in the industry.

Beau Folsom attended the University of Alaska Anchorage from 1989 to 1991, where they pursued a field of study in Illustration. Beau then went on to study Visual Communication at The Art Institutes from 1991 to 1993, obtaining an AAA degree. In terms of additional certifications, Beau Folsom obtained a certification in C# for Unity Game Development from LinkedIn in March 2021. Beau also holds a certification as a Scrum Master, although the institution and specific details regarding its completion are unknown.