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I’m Derek Benson, a Tech Artist and Animator specializing in Educational VR, mobile and AAA game development. I blend artistic storytelling with robust technical pipelines to deliver engaging, efficient assets that enhance learning and play experiences. I’m passionate about creating efficient workflows and high-quality assets that elevate the overall player experience. I thrive in collaborative teams where versatility and technical artistry drive meaningful results.…I’m Derek Benson, a Tech Artist and Animator specializing in Educational VR, mobile and AAA game development. I blend artistic storytelling with robust technical pipelines to deliver engaging, efficient assets that enhance learning and play experiences. I’m passionate about creating efficient workflows and high-quality assets that elevate the overall player experience. I thrive in collaborative teams where versatility and technical artistry drive meaningful results.

Derek Benson

Animator, Visual Effects Artist, Concept Artist, +2

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I’m Derek Benson, a Tech Artist and Animator specializing in Educational VR, mobile and AAA game development. I blend artistic storytelling with robust technical pipelines to deliver engaging, efficient assets that enhance learning and play experiences. I’m passionate about creating efficient workflows and high-quality assets that elevate the overall player experience. I thrive in collaborative teams where versatility and technical artistry drive meaningful results.…I’m Derek Benson, a Tech Artist and Animator specializing in Educational VR, mobile and AAA game development. I blend artistic storytelling with robust technical pipelines to deliver engaging, efficient assets that enhance learning and play experiences. I’m passionate about creating efficient workflows and high-quality assets that elevate the overall player experience. I thrive in collaborative teams where versatility and technical artistry drive meaningful results.

Available to hire

I’m Derek Benson, a Tech Artist and Animator specializing in Educational VR, mobile and AAA game development. I blend artistic storytelling with robust technical pipelines to deliver engaging, efficient assets that enhance learning and play experiences.

I’m passionate about creating efficient workflows and high-quality assets that elevate the overall player experience. I thrive in collaborative teams where versatility and technical artistry drive meaningful results.

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Work Experience

Technical Artist at Plasma Games

November 1, 2024 - Present

Expert in bridging art and technology for seamless game development. Animating and Visual Effects in Unity, Blender and Maya.

Technical Artist at Prisms VR

October 31, 2024 - July 30, 2025

Technical artist, Animator, Environment Artist, VFX Artist, Storyboard, Rigging, Creating VFX for Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality projects. VFX artist, Storyboard, Animation.

Technical Artist at Foundry 45

December 31, 2020 - July 30, 2025

VFX artist, Storyboard, Animation created all for Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality projects. All projects used Unity.

Technical Artist at Motion Reality

June 30, 2019 - July 30, 2025

Created virtual environments to train twelve participants at one time. Created environment and avatar assets that used real-time motion data to drive live simulations; twelve avatars linked in a single training exercise.

VFX Artist at Namco

July 31, 2010 - July 30, 2025

Created visual effects, implemented state machines, modeled assets.

Vice President/Art Director at Tiki Games

July 31, 2006 - July 30, 2025

Created all art for the company: models, textures, materials, animations, effects.

Character Lead at Sony

September 30, 2004 - July 30, 2025

Technical Artist, Animator, VFX, UI, Character Lead, Motion Capture director.

Animator, Technical Artist at Pixel This

August 31, 1995 - July 30, 2025

Animator, Technical Artist.

Animator, Technical Artist, Environment Artist, VFX Artist, Storyboard Artist at Plasma Games

January 1, 2023 - Present

Led rigging, created VFX and scene assets for educational projects designed for schools.

Technical Artist, Animator, Environment Artist, VFX Artist, Storyboard Artist at Prisms VR

January 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025

Rigging, animation, environment art, and storyboard work for VR/AR training experiences in educational contexts.

Art Director, VFX Artist, Storyboard Artist, Animator at Foundry 45

January 1, 2020 - September 9, 2025

Created all art for VR/AR projects; managed assets including animation, effects, UI, and textures using Unity.

Art Director at Motion Reality

January 1, 2018 - September 9, 2025

Created virtual environments to train twelve participants at once. Built environment and avatar assets that used real-time motion data to drive live simulations; twelve avatars linked in a single training exercise.