Steven Ashley – Pixel Monkey

MANAGEMENT

Most of my industry experience involves overseeing and managing art teams of various sizes and experience levels. My coaching management style allows me to balance the needs of both the artists and the project. I identify each team member’s strengths and support their ongoing development, keeping their long-term goals in mind. I am committed to giving back by supporting the next generation of developers, and I regularly participate in portfolio reviews and game jam judging at local colleges.

HARD SURFACE

I excel at generating hard surface assets for both bespoke and modular game designs.

ORGANIC

I specialize in creating organic assets such as trees, grass and landscape textures that both look great and maximize performance.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Game development technology and art techniques evolve rapidly. I am committed to continuous learning and have integrated tools such as real-time cloth, behavior graphs, destruction, and shader creation into both new and existing pipelines. I also manage development guidelines to maintain a balance between visual quality and performance across PC, Switch, PS4, and Xbox.

IMPLEMENTATION

With over 28 years of experience in art creation and team leadership for shipped games, I am skilled in directing development and content creation. I hold myself to the same standards I expect from my team.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

For each title, I prioritize composition and clear sightlines from the player’s perspective. I approach the environment as an additional character that visually conveys the story, guides gameplay, and supports the narrative through intentional object placement. I use lighting, color, and atmosphere to set the mood and reinforce gameplay without causing distractions.

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