Tyler Klimek
| Tyler Klimek | |
|---|---|
Klimek in 2023 | |
| Born | Tyler David Klimek 1993 (age 32–33) Mosinee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Wisconsin-Stout (BFA) |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 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
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 earned a master's degree in Visual Effects.
Career
343 Industries 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 widespread Microsoft layoffs that affected 343 Industries, and shortly joined 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
| 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
- ↑ "Alumna Digging Her Career Designing Video Game Minecraft". University of Wisconsin -Stout. September 14, 2020. Retrieved 2025-02-12.
- ↑ "Tyler Klimek IMDB". IMDB. Retrieved 2025-02-12.
- ↑ "Tyler Klimek Linkedin". LinkedIn. Retrieved 2025-02-12.
- ↑ "Tyler Klimek Artstation". ArtStation. Retrieved 2025-02-12.
- ↑ "Halo Infinite Art Blast". ArtStation. January 19, 2022. Retrieved 2025-02-12.
- ↑ "Halo Infinite Art Blast". ArtStation. January 19, 2022. Retrieved 2025-02-12.
- ↑ "Former 343i devs respond to Microsoft layoffs". Windows Central. January 19, 2023. Retrieved 2025-02-12.
- ↑ "Deviation Games Is Shut Down Before It Can Ship a Game In Its Partnership With PlayStation". IGN. March 9, 2024. Retrieved 2025-02-12.
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