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Hi, I’m Michael McKinley, a 20-year veteran artist across video games, VR visualization and simulation, and multimedia training applications. I create high-quality assets and interactive experiences, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver VR experiences on tight production timelines. I thrive on turning complex ideas into immersive environments and gameplay experiences, while mentoring teammates and building robust pipelines for efficient production and iteration.…Hi, I’m Michael McKinley, a 20-year veteran artist across video games, VR visualization and simulation, and multimedia training applications. I create high-quality assets and interactive experiences, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver VR experiences on tight production timelines. I thrive on turning complex ideas into immersive environments and gameplay experiences, while mentoring teammates and building robust pipelines for efficient production and iteration.

Michael McKinley

Game Designer, Game Developer, 3D Modeler, +7

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Hi, I’m Michael McKinley, a 20-year veteran artist across video games, VR visualization and simulation, and multimedia training applications. I create high-quality assets and interactive experiences, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver VR experiences on tight production timelines. I thrive on turning complex ideas into immersive environments and gameplay experiences, while mentoring teammates and building robust pipelines for efficient production and iteration.…Hi, I’m Michael McKinley, a 20-year veteran artist across video games, VR visualization and simulation, and multimedia training applications. I create high-quality assets and interactive experiences, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver VR experiences on tight production timelines. I thrive on turning complex ideas into immersive environments and gameplay experiences, while mentoring teammates and building robust pipelines for efficient production and iteration.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Michael McKinley, a 20-year veteran artist across video games, VR visualization and simulation, and multimedia training applications. I create high-quality assets and interactive experiences, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver VR experiences on tight production timelines.

I thrive on turning complex ideas into immersive environments and gameplay experiences, while mentoring teammates and building robust pipelines for efficient production and iteration.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Adjunct Instructor at Southern New Hampshire University

January 1, 2024 - Present

Teach Environment Design with Unreal Engine and advanced 3D modeling techniques; provide mentorship and portfolio guidance to students entering the games/VR industry.

Game Artist at HTX Labs, Inc.

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Create high-fidelity 3D assets for the EMPACT VR training platform, maintaining AAA visual quality standards.

Principal Game Development Specialist at SAIC

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2023

Provided 3D asset creation for government VR training applications, ensuring performance optimization for real-time rendering.

Adjunct Instructor at Northwest College of Art & Design

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021

Delivered courses in 3D Foundations, Rigging, Lighting, and Graphic Design.

Senior Environment Artist at Zombie Studios

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2014

Created signature gameplay elements including puzzles and traps for Saw and Saw II; authored weapon models/assets for Blackwater and BlackLight franchises; managed in-house/offshore art teams and contributed to realistic VR/simulation assets and production pipelines.

Environment Artist at Buzz Monkey Software

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007

Contributed to major releases including Tomb Raider Anniversary Edition and NFL Street 3; created environment assets and contributed to game art pipelines.

Environment Artist at Ever Pitch Studios

January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006

Created 3D pipeline assets from modeling through final render for Garden Defense.

Senior Artist at iWin, Inc.

July 2, 2007 - December 10, 2007

Single-handedly managed complete 3D pipeline for Garden Defense, from modeling through final render.