Miles Germer

Principal Artist Video Game Artist

Principal Artist - Presentation at Monolith Productions (WB Games) (2021-11 – 2025-04)

• Designed comprehensive cinematic systems for Wonder Woman project, focusing on seamless integration between gameplay and authored cinematics
• Architected procedural conversation and smart editorial systems with context-driven character animations that maintain narrative flow during gameplay transitions
• Developed real-time emergent scene technology enabling cinematic moments to trigger dynamically in unknown locations with undefined actors and unpredictable dialogue
• Created innovative camera systems for dynamic combat and traversal that preserve player agency while enhancing cinematic storytelling
• Established cinematic workflows and trained cross-disciplinary teams on procedural content systems, ensuring sustainable production processes
• Conducted technical reviews and quality assurance to maintain consistent content delivery across all cinematic implementations

Senior Advanced Artist/Animator - Presentation at Monolith Productions (WB Games) (2021-03 – 2021-11)

• Designed procedural editorial system integrating real-time cinematic content into gameplay, emphasizing emotional tone preservation and seamless story flow
• Collaborated with engineering teams to develop sequence-based tools for gameplay cinematics that adapt to player choices and environmental variables
• Created pre-visualizations and prototypes for interactive NPC storytelling features that blur the line between gameplay and cinematic presentation

Advanced Artist/Animator - Realization at Monolith Productions (WB Games) (2012-10 – 2021-03)

• Pioneered procedural combat camera systems for Middle-earth series, delivering visceral power fantasy experiences through dynamic cinematography
• Designed and implemented emotional Nemesis interaction systems including Domination, Last Chance, Finishers, Kill Cams, and Obituary Cams for personalized player-Nemesis relationships
• Developed comprehensive training programs for cinematic artists on procedural systems, optimizing team efficiency and knowledge transfer
• Created scalable cinematic solutions that supported thousands of unique player-generated narrative moments per gameplay session

Technical Art Lead at Snowblind Studios (2009-02 – 2012-10)

• Architected complete cinematic system pipeline including procedural conversation systems and comprehensive character lighting workflows
• Led real-time cinematic production overseeing all in-engine cinematic assets, production timelines, and technical implementation
• Directed performance capture and scene blocking in collaboration with writers and animators to optimize storytelling delivery
• Established systematic naming conventions and metadata standards enabling automated content integration and procedural shot selection

Character Art Lead at Snowblind Studios (2006-07 – 2009-02)

• Designed character production pipelines with focus on customizable assets and dynamic material systems
• Partnered with engineering teams to create artist-friendly tools that enhanced workflow efficiency and creative iteration
• Implemented scalable character lighting systems supporting both gameplay and cinematic presentation requirements

Environment Artist / Motion Graphics Artist at Snowblind Studios (1993-12 – 2006-07)

Justice League Heroes

Character Artist at Snowblind Studios (1993-12 – 2006-07)

Champions of Norrath

Co-Founder / Art Director at Uberplay (1993-12 – 2006-07)

RPG Project Development

Partner / Art Director at Counterpoint Studios (1993-12 – 2006-07)

Broadcast Design & Event Production

Fine Art Scholarship in Fine Art – University of Utah