TECH ART OPEN DAY
With Senior Technical Artist at Meta, William Harvey!
Tuesday, February 3rd, 12-1:30 PM PT
WHY ATTEND THE OPEN DAY?
- Meet Industry Expert and Senior Technical Artist at Meta, William Harvey
- Learn how the Tech Art Bootcamp works and if it's a good fit for you
- Understand what it's like to be a technical artist
- Learn how to build a portfolio that gets you hired
- Ask William all your burning questions
WHERE OUR STUDENTS SECURE JOBS
MEET YOUR HOSTS
William Harvey
William is a Senior Technical Artist at Meta (formerly Traega Entertainment) with 8+ years of industry experience.
Projects he has worked on include Poppy Playtime and Dawn of Defiance.
Yash Ayyar
Yash is a content creator and 3D artist who's passionate about creating realistic, story-driven worlds. She helps artists level up their skills through tutorials, live demos, and hands-on guidance. Yash will host the Open Day with W. Harvey, keeping the session interactive and engaging.
Why Learn Technical Art?
The video game industry is one of the fastest-growing fields in the world—outpacing even the music and film industries combined.
As games become more visually advanced and technically complex, the demand for skilled Technical Artists continues to grow. These hybrid creatives bridge the gap between artists and programmers, ensuring that visuals run smoothly and efficiently in real-time engines.
Technical Artists work with tools like Unreal Engine, Unity, Houdini, Maya, Python, and shader editors to build and optimize pipelines, develop tools, and solve complex visual challenges.
Career paths can include roles like Technical Artist, VFX Artist, Pipeline Developer, Shader Artist, Tools Programmer, Rigging TD, and Real-Time VFX Specialist—with opportunities at both indie studios and AAA companies.
According to ZipRecruiter (as of 3/3/2025), the average salary for a Technical Artist in the United States is $138,713 per year, and with the right skills, that number can go even higher.
Why Vertex School?
🌟 Industry-Driven Curriculum: Our bootcamps are designed in collaboration with industry professionals, ensuring that you learn the latest and most relevant skills.
🌟 Expert Instructors: Benefit from the guidance of seasoned experts with years of experience in the gaming industry.
🌟 Flexible Online Learning: Our online platform allows you to study at your own pace, fitting your education around your schedule.
🌟 Portfolio Building: Work on real-world projects and build a portfolio that will impress employers in the gaming industry.
🌟 Career Support: Our dedicated admissions officers and industry mentors will help you navigate the job market, answer any questions, and give job application advice!
TECH ART OPEN DAY
With Senior Technical Artist at Meta, William Harvey!
