Nikolas Sumnall

Nikolas Sumnall has extensive work experience in the gaming and animation industry. Nikolas is currently a Senior Character Technical Artist at Treyarch, starting in December 2022. Prior to that, they worked at New World Interactive, where they held various roles including Lead Technical Artist from November 2019 to December 2022, Lead Animated Artist from October 2016 to November 2019, and Senior Animator from January 2012 to October 2016. Before their time at New World Interactive, Nikolas worked as a Freelance 3D Generalist at Tripwire Interactive LLC from September 2005 to June 2015. Nikolas also had a brief freelance role as a 3D Generalist at Matchbox Pictures in May 2013. Their earliest work experience was with Red Orchestra Mod, where they served as the Lead Weapon Artist and Animator from January 2003 to September 2004. During their time with Red Orchestra Mod, they participated in the Make Something Unreal contest and achieved success, subsequently joining Tripwire Interactive to work on the retail version. Overall, Nikolas has a varied and accomplished career in the gaming and animation industry, with expertise in technical art, animation, and 3D modeling.

Nikolas Sumnall began their education in 2002 as a self-educated individual, without pursuing a specific degree or field of study. In 2006, they attended Western University for a period of two years until 2008, where they obtained an Engineer's Degree. However, the specific field of study during their time at Western University is not mentioned.