Ognyan Zahariev

Ognyan Zahariev is a seasoned lighting artist with extensive experience in the gaming industry. Currently serving as the Lead Lighting Artist at Shapefarm since April 2021, Zahariev previously held the position of Associate Art Director - Lighting & FX at Ubisoft Sofia. A freelance 3D/lighting artist between May 2019 and September 2020, Zahariev also contributed to Ubisoft as a Senior Lighting Artist, Lead Lighting Artist, and Senior Environment Artist from March 2013 to November 2019. Other notable roles include Graphic Artist at Moon Studios, Experienced Artist at Codemasters, Environment Artist at Masthead Studios, and Environment Artist at Pilgrim Interactive. Zahariev's educational background includes a degree in Computer Science from New Bulgarian University and further studies at Escape Studios.