Joel dos Reis Viegas

Joel Dos Reis Viegas is an accomplished art director and concept artist with extensive experience in the gaming and animation industries. Currently serving as Art Director at Umanaia since November 2022, Joel previously held the role of Art Director on Roller Champions at Ubisoft, where responsibilities included establishing the game's visual style and overseeing production. Joel's background includes significant positions such as Team Lead Concept Artist at Electronic Arts, where the focus was on aligning game aesthetics with gameplay mechanics, and Vice-President and Art & Animation Director at Steambot, a creative agency founded in 2006. Additional roles encompass contributions to Nickelodeon Animation Studio, Moment Factory, and Warner Games Montreal, showcasing a diverse portfolio in character design, matte painting, and concept art. Joel holds qualifications in 2D and 3D animation from GOBELINS Paris and a technical diploma in Fine/Studio Arts.