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Tyler Klimek | |
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 Klimek in 2023 | |
| Born | Tyler David Klimek 1993 (age 31–32) Mosinee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin-Stout (BFA) |
| Occupation(s) | Video game developer, lighting artist |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Employer | Turtle Rock Studios |
| Known for | Halo (franchise), Skate (series) |
Tyler Klimek (born 1993) is an American video game developer and lighting artist. He serves as a Senior Lighting Artist at Turtle Rock Studios, where he is directly shaping the lighting and look development of an unannounced AAA title from the studio. He was also a lighting artist on the Skate (series) and the Halo (franchise).
Early life and education
[edit]Tyler Klimek was born in 1993 in Wausau, Wisconsin, to David and Jackie Klimek.
Klimek attended University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, Wisconsin, where he majored in a Bachelor in Game Design & Development. He graduated in 2018. He then attended the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia, where he got a master's degree in Visual Effects.
Career
[edit]343 Industries eventually recruited Klimek in 2020 as a lighting artist.[1][2][3][4][5]
His first game development credit for 343 Industries was as a lighting artist on Halo Infinite[6]
In January 2023, Klimek was part of wide spread microsoft layoffs that affected 343 Industries, and shortly joined up with Deviation Games as a Senior Lighting Artist.[7]
In March 2024, Deviation Games shut down before they were able to ship their first game. [8] Klimek then joined Electronic Arts and worked on the Skate (series) for the remainder of 2024, before joining Turtle Rock Studios as a Senior Lighting Artist.
Works
[edit]| Year | Title | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Halo Infinite | Environment Artist, Lighting Artist |
| Halo Infinite Season 1: Heroes of Reach | Lighting Artist | |
| 2022 | Halo Infinite Season 2: Lone Wolves | Lighting Artist |
| 2023 | Halo Infinite Season 3: Echos Within | Lighting Artist |
| Halo Infinite Season 4: Infection | Lighting Artist | |
| Unannounced Release Date | Skate 4 | Lighting Artist |
| Unannounced Release Date | Unannounced AAA Title | Lighting Artist |
References
[edit]- ^ "Alumna Digging Her Career Designing Video Game Minecraft". University of Wisconsin -Stout. September 14, 2020. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ "Tyler Klimek IMDB". IMDB. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ "Tyler Klimek Linkedin". LinkedIn. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ "Tyler Klimek Artstation". ArtStation. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ "Halo Infinite Art Blast". ArtStation. January 19, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ "Halo Infinite Art Blast". ArtStation. January 19, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ "Former 343i devs respond to Microsoft layoffs". Windows Central. January 19, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ "Deviation Games Is Shut Down Before It Can Ship a Game In Its Partnership With PlayStation". IGN. March 9, 2024. Retrieved February 12, 2025.