Emilio Santoyo
Digital and Fine Artist
Experienced Senior Lead Artist with a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry.Skilled in Art Direction, management, modeling, texturing, lighting and FX. Strong background in Fine Arts and Design with a BS focused in Game Art & Design from The Art Institute of California - Orange County.
"Emilio is a very talented artist and a team player. While working with him he would drop what he was working on to lend a hand if I needed his help. He is a very ambitious artist and a hard worker. He will go out of his way to make sure things get done on time, working right, and looking awesome!"
"Emilio is a talented and diligent artist, with a tremendous attitude. I had the pleasure of helping hire and then manage him as part of the environment art team on God of War: Ascension. Emilio quickly became an effective and respected member of the team, worked well with everyone, and was an active and useful participant in discussions and meetings. The project had its challenges, but Emilio's attitude stayed focused and positive at all times - he really helped get us across the line, and was a pleasure to work alongside every step of the way. I sincerely hope to work with Emilio again on future projects."
"Emilio is a passionate and skilled artist with a sincere desire to be of service to all of those around him. His attitude is always great and his willingness to go the extra mile is appreciated by his coworkers. When working with designers Emilio is a strong communicator and wants to make sure he gets the job done at the highest level of quality visual quality while making sure that he understands the design goals of whatever he is working on. I'd definitely work with Emilio again. He was invaluable in helping us deliver God of War Ascension's Multiplayer levels."
"Emilio is a very nice person to work with. He is always up for any challenge you throw at him. He is talented, responsible and always willing to help. I would not have been able to complete my level with out his help. It was a great pleasure working with Emilio, and I would love to work with him again."
"Emilio is one of the most talented students to graduate from the Game Art & Design program. His Digital Artwork and his 3D models were exceptional then, and I've seen his skills and work ethic rise to higher levels since he's been in the Industry. Any art or animation studio would benefit greatly from his employment."
"Emilio is an energetic, enthusiastic and talented artist. He always goes out of his way to get the job done and is willing to put in all the effort it takes to improve his work. Always easy to work with, he is very adaptable to the changing needs of the project. If we ever needed anything in a pinch, he was there for the team. I would welcome the opportunity to work with him again the in the future."
"Emilio was always eager to work with Tech on making sure he knew how his Art would end up in game and help resolve any issues, often providing the engineers test examples to help track down issues."