Resume

Mark Kobrin

Art Director | Character Artist - Former Google, Xbox, Weta

Seattle, United States

Summary

Art Director specialized in visual effects, gaming, VR|AR, & tech platforms. Known for his expertise in virtual identity systems and 3D character design, Mark developed innovative Avatar solutions for leading companies like Microsoft and Google, delivering engaging experiences to millions.

Mark’s deep understanding of aesthetic character design and character-driven content is complemented by proficiency in state-of-the-art facial animation rigging techniques. He excels in aligning design languages with brand identities, developing product visions, and managing art teams, while efficiently leveraging external agencies to scale production.

Collaboration is key to Mark’s approach. He collaborates and builds consistent vision across partner teams, research, UX design, marketing, and engineering departments to create captivating, customer-focused interactive experiences that scale seamlessly.
www.markkobrin.com

Skills

Software proficiency

Maya

Mudbox

ZBrush

Keyshot

Photoshop

Adobe Lightroom

Substance 3D Painter

Substance 3D Designer

Marmoset Toolbag

Three.js

Unreal Engine

Unity

perforce

Blender

Productions

- Video Game
  Xbox Avatars
- Year
  2017
- Role
  Creative Director
- Company
  Xbox, Microsoft
- Video Game
  Halo: The Master Chief Collection
- Year
  2014
- Role
  Character Artist
- Company
  343, Microsoft
- Video Game
  Kinect Sports Rivals
- Year
  2014
- Role
  Character Artist
- Company
  Rare, Microsoft
- Video Game
  Xbox Avatars
- Year
  2012
- Role
  Character Artist
- Company
  XBOX, Microsoft
- Movie
  Rise of the Planet of the Apes
- Year
  2011
- Role
  Facial Modeler
- Company
  Weta Digital
- Movie
  The Adventures of Tintin
- Year
  2011
- Role
  Facial Modeler
- Company
  Weta Digital
- Movie
  Mars Needs Mums
- Year
  2011
- Role
  Character Artist
- Company
  Imagemovers Digital, Disney
- Movie
  A Christmas Carol
- Year
  2009
- Role
  Character Modeler
- Company
  Imagemovers Digital, Disney
- Video Game
  Spider-Man: Web of Shadows
- Year
  2008
- Role
  Character Artist
- Company
  Shaba Games, Activision

Experience

Art Director at Microsoft - XBOX Design
Redmond, United States of America
February 2014 - Present
XBOX Avatars Design Lead.

Working on the future of 3D identity
Character Artist at Microsoft - XBOX Game Studios
Redmond, United States of America
January 2013 - May 2014
Central Media Publishing - XBOX Game Studios

Part of an agile, adaptive, and altruistic multi functional strike team committed to working with partners and product teams to revolutionize consumer entertainment across all platforms and to set the bar high for all first-party entertainment experiences.

Main partners : 343 Industries, Rare
Visual Designer II at Microsoft - XBOX Platform
Redmond, United States of America
May 2012 - December 2012
Xbox Platform - XBOX Avatars Animation Team
Character Modeler at Atomic Fiction
Emeryville
September 2011 - December 2011
Modeling for conceptual VFX shots for "The Walk"
Facial Modeler at Weta Digital
Miramar, New Zealand
August 2010 - August 2011
Character and Facial Modeling for animation

Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)

Tintin (2011)
Character Modeler at Imagemovers Digital (Disney)
Novato, United States of America
March 2008 - May 2010
“Mars Needs Moms” (2010)

Face and face shapes sculpting.

Character modeling.

Environment modeling

Costume modeling.

“A Christmas Carol” (2009)

Face and face shapes sculpting.

Character modeling.

Creature modeling.

Shot finaling.
Character Artist at Shaba Games (Activision)
San Francisco, United States of America
June 2007 - December 2007
Character artist and Zbrush support.

"Spiderman - Web of Shadows - xbox360" (2008)

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