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Alex Rybak

@alexrybak

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Innovative Senior Technical Artist specializing in real-time rendering.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters creativity and innovation, where I can lead projects and collaborate with talented teams to create immersive gaming experiences.

I am an innovative and technically skilled Senior Technical Artist with extensive experience in pipeline development, tool creation, and real-time rendering in both Unreal Engine and Unity. My passion lies in optimizing performance, developing cutting-edge shaders, and creating interactive environments for games and simulations. I thrive on pushing the boundaries of technology to achieve visually stunning and technically sound results.

Throughout my career, I have successfully released titles such as 'The Quantum Conflict' and 'Cozy Holes' on Steam, developed as part of a 2-person team. My recent role as Lead Technical Artist at Firaxis Games has allowed me to lead material creation and establish pipeline standards while collaborating on high-profile projects like Marvel's Midnight Suns and Civilization 7. I am dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment and aligning technical goals with company strategies.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Lead Technical Artist

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Firaxis Games

Aug 2022 - Present (3 years)

Led material creation, pipeline standards with external DCC tools like 3ds Max and Houdini, procedural systems & tools, and development tools. Defined the Technical Art department responsibilities and managed a team of tech artists.

Unreal Engine 3D Max Houdini C#)Pipeline Development Technical Artist AI Governance Real Time Rendering Team Leadership Project Management

Lead Technical Artist

Conflict Kinetics

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Directed 3D content systems development in Unity and Unreal Engine 4/5, optimizing workflows and project timelines. Managed pipeline setup and maintenance, ensuring maximum efficiency across all teams.

Unity Unreal Engine Workflow Optimization Pipeline Management World Building Tools Visual Effects Technical Direction

Technical Artist

Conflict Kinetics

Aug 2019 - Present (6 years)

Engineered modular avatar systems with IK Rig and retargeting workflows, integrated into Anim Graph for runtime character animation solutions. Developed pipeline and detailed documentation for particle systems, lighting, and environmental systems, enhancing realism.

Character Animation Particle Systems Light Pipeline Development Technical Documentation Unreal Engine Unity

Associate Game Designer/Technical Artist

Goblin Bashing Studios

Apr 2018 - Present (7 years 4 months)

Co-authored the Game Design Document for 'Perdition,' establishing gameplay and level design foundations. Developed and tested game mechanics using visual scripting, ensuring cohesive gameplay experience.

Game Design Game Development Documentation Testing Collaboration Problem Solving

VR/AR Technical Artist

Quantified Design

Oct 2017 - Present (7 years 10 months)

Designed and developed 3D environments and interfaces for American Airlines and US Army training simulations. Established production pipelines and authored technical documentation for asset management.

Technical Documentation Asset Management Unreal Engine Unity Photoshop Maya

3D Artist

Smart Information Flow Technologies

Dec 2016 - Present (8 years 8 months)

Created 3D assets for NASA simulation projects, ensuring technical specifications were met for visual fidelity and performance. Conducted on-site photogrammetry for content generation.

NASA Simulations Photogrammetry Visual Fidelity Performance Optimization Photoshop Maya

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Full Sail University

Master of Science, Game Design

2016 - 2017

Grade: Salutatorian

Graduated as Salutatorian with a Master of Science in Game Design. This program focused on advanced game development principles and practices.

Full Sail University

Bachelor of Science, Game Art

2012 - 2016

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Game Art, focusing on the artistic and technical aspects of game development. This included 3D modeling, animation, and texturing.