Outsource Resume

DHRUVA INTERACTIVE, Bangalore, India

Outsourcing Leadership

Over my 34-year career in game development, I’ve led some of the most complex outsourcing initiatives in the AAA space, guiding large, cross-cultural teams in India and China to deliver world-class assets on high-stakes productions.

My work with industry leaders like Dhruva and Virtuos, both pillars in the global outsourcing ecosystem, has taught me how to align diverse talent with demanding pipelines, tight milestones, and uncompromising quality bars.

I’ve had the privilege of directing outsourced art for blockbuster titles including:

• Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order II

• Call of Duty

• Forza

• Rainbow Six Siege

• Metal Gear Solid

• Medal of Honor

• CROSSFIRE and CROSSFIRE X

• Alone in the Dark

• Candy Crush

• …and even Apple Maps, where precision and clarity were paramount.

From photoreal environments to stylized characters, my outsourcing experience spans genres, platforms, and visual styles. What makes it successful is my ability to:

• Establish visual benchmarks early

• Build pipelines that travel well

• Mentor remote teams to rise to AAA standards

• And above all, keep the creative intent intact, even across continents

Outsourcing isn’t just about cost or capacity. It’s about trust, clarity, and creative translation. And that’s where I lead with experience.

Senior Environment Art Director

Original Force, Nanjing, China

13th May 2023 >

Leading the environment art team in Original Force China's Nanjing studio, I looked after large teams in achieving greatness. My specialization lies in helping teams create art for games for multiple clients.

Acting - Studio Environment Art Director

Virtuos, Xi'an, China

11th November 2022 > 13th May 2023

I was acting Studio Art Director during this time.

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​​​​Senior Art Director

Virtuos, Xi'an, Chengdu, and Shanghai, China

1st June 2021 > 10th November 2022

Art Director

Virtuos, Xi'an, Chengdu, and Shanghai, China

16th Sep 2019 > 31st May 2021

During my time at Virtuos, I held various leadership positions and worked on a wide range of projects with prestigious clients. I supervised multiple environment projects, leading teams of up to 300 artists. The projects encompassed various platforms such as consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. I collaborated with clients including EA Respawn, Ubisoft, Konami, Square Enix Games, Activision, Microsoft, King, and many more.

Studio Art Director

Dhruva Interactive, Bangalore, India

Apr 2015 > Mar 2016

As the Studio Art Director at Dhruva Interactive, I led a large team in creating 2D/3D art assets for mobile and console games. I managed projects for clients such as Microsoft, King, Ubisoft, Innogames, Pocket Gems, and Wooga. Additionally, I focused on R&D and car modelling for Forza while establishing an in-house school for 3D art.