Michael Rivero Creative Art Director, Visionary Artist and Senior Creative

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Creative / Game Producer

Avatar UX

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year 1 month)

Leads the full-cycle production of cross-platform real-money games for a globally recognized online gaming company. Works closely with creative, technical, and executive stakeholders to deliver high-quality, engaging games aligned with business goals and platform standards.Leads end-to-end game production from concept to global launch, managing cross-functional teams and aligning design, development, and QA using agile workflows.Coordinates roadmaps, sprint goals, and stakeholder feedback while optimizing tools and processes to boost scalability, compliance, and player engagement.

Unreal Community Lead

Unreal Community PHL

Nov 2023 - Current (2 years 8 months)

Senior Executive Manager

Accenture

Nov 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 7 months)

• Led the development of the Metaverse projects & creative content • Directly manages the operations of the creative & development team working on 3D Metaverse projects and its’ supporting interactive games. • Mentors the team in proper art optimizations and quality assurance in gaming builds. • Provide bi-weekly training to all production teams in regard to technical art. • Develops pipelines to enhance the departmental operations & client management

Senior Producer

Magic Media

Mar 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year 4 months)

• Produces production timeline & cost estimations of multiple game products • Handles triple A game development ranging from mobiles, Xbox, PlayStation, Metaverse, MMOs, and so forth. • Produces & led the game pitch proposals for clients • Propose new workflows to ensure efficiency of product & team management

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Senior Executive Manager

Metaverse Continuum Business Group - Accenture

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years 1 month)

Handpicked by the Accenture Managing Director to lead their creative and development team in the production of 3D Metaverse and creative innovation projects for both internal and external international B2B client partners.Headed the Metaverse production team from ideation, pre-production, optimization, and final production of Metaverse interactive worlds for clients like Meta, Microsoft, Best Buy, and internal operations and business group of Accenture. Outputs focused on Mixed Reality, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Extended Reality mixed with Generative AI Technology.Led also the development of 3D AR/VR/Metaverse interactive projects in the field of vehicle product designs, industrial machine prototypes, generative AI 3D tools, i

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Senior Producer

Starloop Studios Magic Media Inc.

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year 1 month)

Employed by an international gaming studio based in Spain to manage production timelines, cost estimations, and oversee the development of AAA games across multiple platforms including the blockchain, while also leading client pitch proposals and implementing workflow optimizations that significantly improved team efficiency and project outcomes.Led AAA game development across a diverse range of platforms, including mobile, Xbox, PlayStation, and Metaverse environments, ensuring seamless integration of advanced technologies, coordinating large multidisciplinary teams, and driving the successful delivery of high-quality gaming experiences that met industry standards and client expectations.Produced and led the creation of compelling game pit

Art Lecturer

De La Salle University

Jun 2021 - Current (5 years 1 month)

• Prepares teaching materials and laboratory modules for the enrolled students. • Teaches college students advanced and intermediate game art and animation production. • Also Teach Product Roadmap strategy, Game Business, and Systems Thinking strategies. • Uses Unreal Engine to teach technical art, game art, and animation.

Executive Producer

Sector Six Studios

Mar 2021 - Mar 2022 (1 year 1 month)

• Produces the Product Roadmap Strategy for both mobile & desktop digital apps. • Manages the outsourcing & workforce allocation. • Organizes the Agile User story points & other production timeline estimations. • Formulate all the costing from CapEx to OpEx and the Revenue Projections. • Develops the design documentation of the intended Product Direction. • Works with Project Managers, Machine Learning professionals, Unreal Developers, Server Developers & Art teams in producing an Artificial Intelligence entity powered by GPT2, GP3 & Blenderbot technology. • Connects and explores relationships with potential industry partners from academics to outsourcing • Leads the market research from branding up to data analytics. • Leads the detailed m

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Executive Producer

Sectorsix Studios

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Initially brought on as a consultant, later became an integral part of a team of Machine Learning developers to produce a prototype Artificial Intelligence application featuring a 3D conversational AI character designed to address mental health issues during the pandemic.Led the development of mobile and desktop digital apps, formulating comprehensive product roadmap strategies and overseeing financial planning, including CapEx, OpEx, and revenue projections.Spearheaded the creation of an AI-powered entity using Generative AI specifically GPT-2, GPT-3, and Blenderbot technology, while also driving the design and implementation of detailed monetization strategies for application projects.

Studio Head | Creative Director

artMiker Studios

Sep 2020 - Current (5 years 10 months)

• Overall in-charge of the creative production • Mentors the creative team to ensure top notch quality output of all materials • Ensure the implementation of Quality Control Assessment & Production Pipeline • Ensure production momentum of content such as NFTs, social media, comic books, web, & animated content.

Creative Director | Producer | Studio Head

artMiker Studios

Jan 2020 - Current (6 years 6 months)

Oversees the comprehensive operations of a startup studio, providing mentorship to project managers and freelance creatives, while ensuring the successful implementation of quality control processes and production pipelines, and consistently driving end-to-end operations to achieve high standards and project goals.Leads high-level production for international clients, managing timelines, creative approvals, and cross-functional collaboration across game development, editorial content, and multimedia outputs. Oversees milestone planning, quality assurance, and remote coordination with internal teams and external partners, ensuring successful B2B project delivery from pre-production through live launch.Delivers creative and editorial services

Game Producer

Playn GO

Feb 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year 9 months)

• Function as a Product Owner under the standards of Agile Scrum Methodology. • Facilitates meetings for Development teams, Game Designers, Mathematicians, Sound Engineers, and Art Directors. • Reports and manage the output progress throughout the development process based on the expectations of the Product Head as the approving body and monitors all the deliverables & task allocations per milestones based on the product’s value per phase of production. • Collaborates with the Account Management team for further development of marketing content & product branding. • Ensures all game product contents & brand names are coordinated with the Certification and Trademark Licensing team. • Assess the product performance and ensure it is suit

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Game Producer

Play'N GO

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year 1 month)

Led cross-functional global teams of developers, designers, mathematicians, sound engineers, and art directors, collaborating closely with account management to align B2C marketing content and product branding, ensuring that all game content met stringent certification and trademark licensing standards, while driving the development process from concept through to the final master version release with a focus on delivering high-quality gaming experiences.Played a key role in refining and optimizing the product development lifecycle, integrating feedback loops and iterative improvements to enhance the creative visual impact, user experience and performance of gaming products.Managed the coordination between creative teams and certification b

Senior Manager for Business Development | Product Management

Synergy Digital Inc

Sep 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 4 months)

• Manages several accounts to develop its’ business strategy and product roadmap for mobile games, consoles, utility apps, desktop games, and other interactive applications for multiple platforms. • Works closely with the production, clients, and stakeholders to secure product roadmap. • Pitch new product designs, user journeys, operational workflow, and business strategy proposals. • Cooperates with several business partners from multiple broadcasting corporations, telecommunication companies, advertising agencies, entertainment content producers, and video game production partners, both from local and abroad. • Attends conventions, conferences, and other events to nurture B2B or B2C relationships. • Ensure the stakeholders, production, an

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Senior Manager

Synergy88 Digital

Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years 1 month)

This role marks a return to the AAA gaming industry, where responsibilities included developing and executing business and marketing strategies, managing key accounts, and nurturing B2B and B2C relationships. Also led product design, user journeys, and operational workflows, collaborating with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project goals and drive business growth in the gaming and digital media sectors.Monitor the development of outsourced AAA game projects, ensuring top-tier quality across platforms while driving innovation and consistency in visual execution, and within the technical standard specs specified by the client.Led business development initiatives by pitching new product ideas, animations, moca

Professional University Lecturer

De La SalleCollege of Saint Benilde

Jan 2014 - Jun 2017 (3 years 6 months)

• Teaches and mentors students regarding Game Development, specifically Artificial Intelligence and basic and advanced 3D Game Art Production. • Practices experiential teaching methodology to introduce game production experience using the Unreal Engine technology.

HEAD OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT / APP & GAME DEVELOPMENT, Innovation Group, Digital Media Division

ABSCBN Corporation

Sep 2013 - Sep 2016 (3 years 1 month)

• Primarily responsible for the gamification design of applications. This could be in the form of mobile apps, websites, and other desktop applications. (http://www.abs-cbn.com/) • Worked closely with the Innovation Team in conceptualizing innovative applications and pitching it to the corporate business groups. • Develop gamified rich media advertising for internal and external client brand campaigns. • Responsible for the crowdsource development program. • Collaborates with external developers and seeks new innovative applications for future publications.

Head of Gamification Design

Mindmojo Games

Mar 2013 - Mar 2015 (2 years 1 month)

• Leads the team in game designs and development of algorithm formulas. • Reviews gamification strategies in accordance with the business objectives. • Builds business relationships with clients and studios for the development of certain projects.

Head - Project Management | Apps and Game Development

ABS-CBN Corporation

Jan 2013 - Jan 2016 (3 years 1 month)

After getting the job promotion, it led to a role that develops strategic planning, development, and execution of mobile apps, advergames, e-commerce and digital platforms, driving innovation and user engagement while managing cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products that aligned with the company's digital strategy.Oversaw the full lifecycle development and conceptualization of mobile apps and games, ensuring each project met ABS-CBN's digital strategy goals and provided compelling user experiences across multiple platforms.Received multiple prestigious awards, including the PANAta Marketing Effectiveness Award, Anvil Awards, and Asia Tambuli Awards, in recognition of outstanding achievements in mobile app development and dig

HEAD OF VISUAL DESIGN, Digital Brand Management

ABSCBN Corporation

Nov 2011 - Sep 2013 (1 year 11 months)

• Primarily responsible for the management of the Visual Design Team in designing websites, social medias, application for mobiles and other web based programs upon the co-development with the digital strategists. (http://www.abs-cbn.com/) • Worked hand in hand with the Head of Development, Project Management, Interactive Design & Digital Strategist in the digital requirements of the corporation’s Line of Businesses. • Mentors & trains project managers in Agile Scrum methodology from developing Team Morale, User Stories, Task Allocations, Milestone Planning, Scrum meeting, Status Report, Issue Management and Post Mortem analysis. • Leads the team in designing and prototyping innovative digital products for mobiles, websites and internet ba

Head - Design

ABS-CBN Corporation

Jan 2011 - Jan 2013 (2 years 1 month)

Played a pivotal role in overseeing the creative direction and execution of digital design projects, leading the team to consistently deliver high-impact visuals and user-centric designs for digital marketing and content.Led the visual design team in creating and conceptualizing compelling digital content, ensuring all projects aligned with ABS-CBN's brand and strategic goals, while maintaining high standards of creativity and innovation.Implemented quality control processes and mentored creative designers, fostering a culture of excellence that contributed to the team's success in winning industry awards like the Anvil Awards and Asia Tambuli Awards.

PROJECT DIRECTOR / ART DIRECTOR, Inmytruck

American Discovery Ltd

Mar 2010 - Mar 2011 (1 year 1 month)

• Established the project to develop a Web Browser MMO game called Inmytruck. A project issued under a local business firm company, American Discovery. This project is for their US-based client, Harbor Services. (http://www.harborservices.com/) • Developed the Game Design document of the project, which was also based on the vision of the project owner, who happens to be the President of Harbor Services Company. • Provided the major decision in the technical and creative direction in accordance with the programmer’s requirements and the marketing strategy of the product owner. • Responsible for the management of the whole development team, from disciplinary measures to professional mentoring aiming to help the team to stay focused and highly

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Project Director / Art Director

American Discovery

Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 (1 year 1 month)

Led the development of a prototype mobile MMO game for Harbor Services, a prominent U.S. company, in collaboration with American Discovery, a Philippine-based business legal firm, tasked with producing the game for business exploration initiatives.Managed the full development cycle and ideation of a prototype MMO game, from pre-production through post-production, ensuring the project adhered to the established vision and technical standards.Authored key project documents, including the Game Design Document and Technical Art Design Document, while mentoring the development team to maintain high levels of creativity and technical execution.

ART DEPARTMENT MANAGER, Kuju Manila

Kuju Ltd

Oct 2008 - Jan 2011 (2 years 4 months)

• Manages and coaches the Art Department in the production of AAA game titles for the Wii, Xbox 360, Iphone and PC. • Fully in-charge and main author of the Quality Control and Quality Assurance System of the Art Department from Creative to Technical Assessments. • Formulates Training plans for the Skills Development Program for the Art Department from Introductory to Highly Advance game asset development training. • Reviews the artists’ performance and help them develop their morale, skills and productivity. • Reports to the Head of Studio and coordinates with the Producers and other international studios in regards to the Pre-production and Post Production planning. • In charge of the marketing plan of Kuju Manila through publicity progra

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Art Department Head

Kuju Entertainment

Jan 2008 - Jan 2010 (2 years 1 month)

Following the acquisition of Matahari Studios by Kuju Entertainment, the studio became an extension of Kuju in Metro Manila.Managed the Art Department, overseeing the production of AAA game titles across multiple platforms.Led the Art Department in the production and conceptualization of 2D and 3D art, ensuring high-quality visual assets across multiple gaming platforms while maintaining rigorous industry standards.Developed and implemented a Quality Control System and training programs to enhance the skills, productivity, and overall excellence of the art team.

ART DEPARTMENT MANAGER / MANAGING ARTIST, Matahari Studios Philippines

Matahari Leisure

Sep 2006 - Oct 2008 (2 years 2 months)

• Heads the creative department by using the AGILE work methodology to manage the production and quality of the art assets needed for the game projects for the Wii and arcade platform. • Assigns weekly tasks to all junior and senior artists that coincide with the production pipeline and deadline. • Provides art direction to the production team and make sure art consistently retains its’ visual appeal • Worked together with Kuju America and U.K. for the production and development of games designed for the Wii platform. • Helps improve the skills of the creative team by providing them the necessary formal trainings and opportunities to attend international or local cg art conventions. • Reports to the Head of Studio and coordinates with the P

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Art Department Head

Matahari Studios

Jan 2006 - Jan 2008 (2 years 1 month)

Hired by LAI Games, the proprietor of the Timezone and Matahari Games franchises, where took on the responsibility of providing art direction and developing comprehensive training programs to enhance the skills of the creative team, while ensuring that all art assets consistently met the project's visual and technical standards.Directed the creative department in producing digital art, using Agile methodology to maintain high-quality standards and optimize workflow efficiency.Provided art direction and developed training programs to enhance the skills of the creative team, ensuring consistent visual and technical excellence in all art assets.

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Head of VFX and Post Production

Apache Films

Jan 2005 - Jan 2006 (1 year 1 month)

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Creative Director

R&G Group of Companies

Jan 2004 - Jan 2005 (1 year 1 month)

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Art Director

Anino Games

Jan 2001 - Jan 2003 (2 years 1 month)

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