Janelle Pitchford

Janelle Pitchford is an accomplished professional in the field of visual arts and innovation, currently serving as the Manager of Innovation at PlayStation since May 2015. Prior experience includes co-founding and directing creative efforts at Bento Box Interactive and The BackPlane Inc. Janelle has held significant roles in art and animation, including Art and Animation Development Director and Cinematics Director at Krome Studios, as well as various supervisory positions at Sony Computer Entertainment America and Sony Worldwide Studios from 2003 to 2008. Janelle's freelance projects span diverse domains, contributing as a 3D Artist and Producer for commercial ventures. Janelle earned a BFA in Computer Art with a specialization in 3D Animation from the Savannah College of Art and Design between 1998 and 2001.