IAN CHRISTY Designer. Artist. Writer. Collaborator. Mentor. 350 E 2nd #209 Vancouver, BC V6A-4R8 Phone 604.715.1619 cell E-Mail emon@ianchristy.com Extensive web site: www.ianchristy.com

Objective To seek a challenging position in the industry, one that utilizes my skills and experience as a designer, artist and manager applied towards innovation, quality, economy, & success in a AAA title. Experience Senior Level Designer, Jan 2002 – Present Radical Entertainment, Vancouver, BC q       Research & design mechanics, legibility / experience, game play & open world environment (interior & exterior) level design. q       Coordinate w/ Code & Aesthetics to deliver solid product, from communicating concept to delivering design to managing assigned resources / staff through entire gamut of production. q       Maintain organized database(s) of design related documents, maps, reference materials and meeting minutes using Perforce & Wiki. q       2.5 years Senior Level Design for Scarface. Senior Artist, Jan 1997 – Sept 2001 Sierra Studios (Dynamix), Eugene, Oregon q       Responsible for design and construction of shapes for use in AAA Title Sierra On - Line Multi-Player video games. q       Produced all phases of design to completion for Tribes 2 World Craft structures including sketches, test shapes, textures, level design and finished constructions. q       Designed, produced & assisted with completion of in game, shell and sound aspects of Starsiege including 2D, 3D, sound, script, marketing & web support. q       Significantly contributed to Starsiege, Tribes 2, RC Racers, & concept work for Tribes; all shipped titles. Education Film Foundations Postgraduate Certificate Focus on cinematography, editing, sound, & production design. Vancouver Film School, Jan 2002 – Dec 2002 Bachelors of Fine Arts / Visual Design W/ minors in Literature & Women's Studies. University of Oregon, 1995 – 1998 Architecture Program – Concentration on spatial design. University of Kentucky, 1989 - 1991 Skills and competency q       Proficient with design programs such as PhotoShop, MS Office Applications (Word, Excel), Wiki, Perforce, etc. q       Professional & Academic experience with 3D Max 2.5, World Craft & Zed. Intermediate with Maya for design placement & gray blocking. q     Strong visual & written communication, including reference & concept support.. q      Effective if sometimes unconventional interdepartmental team coordination. q      Timely & effective task delegation w/ appropriate guidance & follow up q       Mentoring for junior artists and designers towards level design & general game design. q      Considerable experience supporting, assisting & representing Publisher, Marketing, & Sales Group parties including GDC & E3 representation. q      Draw upon a massive knowledge of & diverse interests in the humanities & popular culture. Additional information or references available upon request