Jesse Rapczak

Jesse Rapczak is a co-founder and Art Director at Studio Wildcard, where since December 2014, Jesse has led the development of the ARK: Survival Evolved franchise utilizing Unreal Engine 4. Prior to this, Jesse served as an Executive Producer at Lost Continent Entertainment and held the position of Technical Art Director at Microsoft HoloLens, where Jesse was instrumental in prototyping novel experiences for emerging hardware. Their earlier roles include Lead Technical Artist at Sony Online Entertainment for DC Universe: Online and Technical Art Director positions at UTV Ignition Entertainment and Ignition Entertainment, focusing on innovative technology and art pipelines. Jesse also co-founded Exigent3D, managing international studios, and Boanerges Studios, contributing to significant advancements in game design. With a background in visual effects for major films at Catalyst Media and a BS in Digital Arts and Sciences from the University of Florida, Jesse combines artistic vision with technical expertise to drive creative projects forward.