KUSHAGRA NIGAM

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Led the technical development of multiple AAA and indie game titles from concept to release.
  Coordinated cross-functional teams including designers, artists, and programmers to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of game features.
  
• Technical Direction: Defined the technical vision and architecture for game projects, ensuring scalability, performance, and robustness.
  Implemented best practices in coding standards, version control, and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD).
  
• Team Management: Mentored and guided a team of developers, providing technical direction and career development support.
  Conducted code reviews, pair programming sessions, and regular 1:1s to maintain high code quality and team productivity.
  
• Collaboration and Communication: Acted as the primary technical liaison between development teams, producers, and external stakeholders.
  Facilitated technical discussions and workshops to drive innovation and solve complex technical challenges.
  
• Tool and Pipeline Development: Designed and developed custom tools and pipelines to optimize the game development process, improving efficiency and reducing production time.
  Integrated third-party tools and engines, including Unreal Engine, Unity, and proprietary technologies.
  
• Performance Optimization: Led performance profiling and optimization efforts to ensure games run smoothly on target platforms, including consoles, PCs, and mobile devices.
  Implemented solutions for memory management, frame rate improvement, and load time reduction.
  
• Quality Assurance: Established and enforced rigorous testing protocols to identify and fix bugs, ensuring a stable and polished final product.
  Coordinated with QA teams to prioritize and resolve critical issues.
  
• Innovation and R&D: Conducted research and development on new technologies and techniques to keep the studio at the forefront of the industry.
  Piloted innovative gameplay mechanics and features, contributing to the studio's reputation for creativity and excellence.
  

Key Achievements:

• Successfully launched Omni Royale (A web based PvP shooter game) based on L2 Ethereum blockchain receiving critical acclaim and commercial success.
• Improved development efficiency by 45%, through the introduction of automated workflows and optimized development processes.
• Reduced game loading times by 100% through effective performance tuning and optimization strategies.
• Increased team productivity and morale by implementing effective mentoring and leadership practices.

• Responsible for forming and managing a team of Tech Artists within the Development department, integrating and configuring assets such as textures, 3D models, animations
• Designed and implemented new rendering techniques and algorithms
• Participated in code reviews and mentoring from other graphics team members
• Worked with artists and designers to create and implement visual effects
• Collaborated with other engineers to ensure the graphics system is seamlessly integrated into the game or application with other areas
• Responsible for the design and implementation of technology used to create visual elements for video games or other interactive experiences
• Worked closely with other members of the development team, including artists, designers and engineers, to create powerful, visually stunning graphics that meet the technical and creative requirements of the project
• Optimized existing graphics code for performance and memory use
• Identified and troubleshoot graphics pipeline performance bottlenecks.

• Lead and mentored a team of talented artists to create detailed and visually stunning vehicle models
• Collaborated with the art director and other department leads to ensure the art aligns with the game's vision and style
• Ensured compliance with clients' requirements and internal best practices across all projects
• Worked with fellow artists and Project Managers to create asset lists, schedules, and budgets for VFX related tasks
• Created and maintained high-quality 3D vehicle models, textures, and shaders
• Optimized assets for in-game performance and efficiency
• Coordinated with key stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of top-quality, game-ready, and optimized content within budget constraints
• Stayed updated on industry trends and share your expertise with the team
• Helped establish and maintain artistic pipelines and standards.

• Created original artwork for commercial and private clients, meeting tight deadlines.
• Developed concept art and illustrations for video game projects utilizing Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Created custom drawings, paintings, and sculptures to customer specifications.
• Designed logos and promotional materials for various businesses.
• Constructed 3D models from polygonal meshes using Maya software.
• Provided additional artistic support on animation projects.