Elinor Russell

Elinor Russell is an accomplished leader in graphics engineering with extensive experience in the gaming industry. Currently serving as the Director of Graphics Engineering at Unity since June 2021, Elinor oversees a team of approximately 75 engineers and artists, driving the technical roadmap and strategic direction for software development. Previous roles at Unity include Senior Engineering Manager and Engineering Manager for the Light Transport team, along with a senior software engineer position. Prior to Unity, Elinor worked at Ninja Theory as a Senior Engine Programmer focusing on multi-platform engine programming for AAA titles such as Hellblade 2: Senua's Saga and Mara. Additional experience includes roles at VEEMEE Ltd as a Game Programmer and Denki as a Games Tester, complemented by a background in education from Abertay University, The University of Sheffield, and Rikkyo University where degrees in Computer Games Technology, Business and Japanese Studies, and Japanese Studies were obtained.