Ty Duperron

Ty Duperron has a diverse range of work experience in the field of creative direction, product management, and art direction.

Ty started their career in 2007 as a 3D Modeler/Rigger at Starz Animation, where they worked on films such as "Hoodwinked 2" and "9".

Ty then moved on to work as a 3D artist on freelance projects before joining Hellbent Games as an Artist/Generalist and later, as an Art Director. At Hellbent Games, they led art teams, maintained the art style of games, and worked on various aspects of game development, including animation, 3D modeling, lighting, and compositing.

After their time at Hellbent Games, Ty worked as a Development Director at Ripe Rides, where they oversaw application development, releases, and support for a ride-hailing app.

Ty then joined Disruptive Media Publishers as a Creative Director, leading a development team and managing the production of content for multiple gaming platforms. Ty also served as the Content Development Manager, improving theme development processes and expanding market reach.

Ty later became the Creative Director at Disruptive Interactive, where they directed a team of nine developers and managed both internal and external development resources. Ty specialized in directing mobile and console game titles.

In 2019, Ty took on the role of Creative Director at dibs studio, where their responsibilities included guiding and managing development efforts and identifying trends and opportunities.

In the same year, they joined Tidy Games, where they served as a Creative Director, overseeing development, operations, human resources, client relations, and business development.

In 2019, Ty also started working as the Chief Product Officer at both Daz 3D and Tafi. At Daz 3D, they played a key role in content and software development, while at Tafi, they focused on avatar engine creation and exploring virtual identity issues.

Overall, Ty Duperron has a strong background in creative direction, art direction, and product management, with experience in the game development, content creation, and software industries.

Ty Duperron completed a certificate in Essential Management Skills and certificates in Communication Skills for Managers and Leading High Performance Teams at UBC Sauder School of Business in 2015. In 2006-2007, Ty pursued a field of study in 3D Animation and Visual Effects at Vancouver Film School. In 2021, Ty attended the MIT Sloan School of Management for a course on Blockchain Technologies: Business Innovation and Application, for which they obtained a certification.