
Email: OBrienJ3@ferris.edu
James O’Brien
Adjunct Faculty
Professional activities and areas of interest
Adjunct Professor O’Brien joined the Digital Animation and Game Design program in the fall of 2019. During his 7 year career in the video game industry, he has worked on 3 shipped titles including Heroes of Newerth, Steven Universe Tap Together, and Wordmates as a 3D Artist, Visual Effects artist, and Project Manager. In his spare time he likes to delve into game programming to bring his artwork to life.
Professional Experience:
- Reset Studio – Outsource Manager / 3D Artist, 2016 – 2019
- S2 Games – Outsource Manager / VFX Artist, 2013 – 2014
Education:
Bachelor of Applied Science, Digital Animation and Game Design, Ferris State University, 2013
Associates in Science and Arts, Northwestern Michigan College, 2011
Programs:
Digital Media Software Engineering, School Of Digital Media, Television and Digital Media Production, Digital Animation and Game Design