Title: Art Director
Company: Riot Games Inc.
Location: Woodland Hills, California, United States
Sebastian Reeve, art director at Riot Games Inc., has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Artists for dedication, achievements and leadership in game development and entertainment.
Mr. Reeve has found much success throughout an esteemed career in the gaming industry, having excelled as an art director at Riot Games, Inc. since 2021. In this role, he leads a team of approximately 50 artists while directly managing six art directors. His responsibilities include overseeing visual design, thematic direction and publication as his team implements campaigns on a quarterly basis. Mr. Reeve is also dedicated to coaching and mentoring, engaging with artists through meetings and discussions to foster creativity and innovation.
Prior to his current position, Mr. Reeve worked as the visual design lead at Riot Games from 2019 to 2021. During this time, he honed his skills in user interface and graphic design, contributing significantly to the aforementioned company’s projects. Previously, Mr. Reeve was recruited as a senior visual designer at Riot Games, where he further developed his expertise in graphic arts and game development from 2016 to 2018.
Before joining Riot Games, Mr. Reeve refined his skills as a senior UI artist at Massive Entertainment – A Ubisoft Studio from 2015 to 2016. His journey in the gaming industry began with roles in content editing/UI design at Criterion Games, Electronic Arts Inc. in 2012 before contributing as GUI artist at Ubisoft: Reflections from 2013 to 2015. Earlier in his career, he gained experience in graphic design and branding with Huisman-Intrepid, IOC from 2008 to 2012 and EMAS/EZRA in 2010. Mr. Reeve also completed an internship as a junior art director at Lopez Negrete Communications in 2008.
Before embarking upon his professional path, Mr. Reeve pursued a formal education at the University of Houston, from which he earned a Bachelor of Arts in graphic communications in 2007. He continued his studies with a Bachelor of Arts in communication design and philosophy at Texas State University in 2009. He ultimately concluded his academic efforts at the University of the Arts, London, in 2012, graduating with a Master of Arts in graphic branding and identity. Mr. Reeve’s education has been instrumental in shaping his approach to design and branding within the gaming industry.
Throughout his career, Mr. Reeve has been celebrated for his contributions to the field of advertising and design. He is an active member of the American Advertising Federation and has won awards at both the district and national levels within the organization. His creative endeavors extend beyond professional achievements; he is passionate about music, including playing piano and keyboard, collecting musical instruments and drawing inspiration from electronic music.
In addition to his professional pursuits, Mr. Reeve is involved in civic-minded organizations, supporting his local church and making donations to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. He is committed to creating an impact for the future through his work and personal life.
Looking toward the future, Mr. Reeve aspires to transition into a role focused on creative direction, where he can integrate storytelling with narrative, audio and visual elements. He aims to have a more significant creative presence at Riot Games by becoming a caretaker for its intellectual property across all games. On a personal level, Mr. Reeve seeks to bring his family together from various parts of the world while continuing to enjoy activities such as hiking and gardening in California.
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