Rick Gimbel
About Rick Gimbel
Rick Gimbel is a Senior Artist at Big Viking Games, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in computer animation, having previously worked at Digital Extremes, Dice Entertainment, and Stormfront Studios.
Work at Big Viking Games
Rick Gimbel has been employed at Big Viking Games since 2014, serving as a Senior Artist. He joined the company three years after its founding in 2011. During his tenure, he has contributed to the development of various social and mobile games that have reached millions of players globally. His role involves creating and refining visual elements to enhance the gaming experience.
Previous Experience in Animation
Before joining Big Viking Games, Rick Gimbel worked at Digital Extremes as a Computer Animator from 2005 to 2013 in London, Ontario, Canada. He also held a position at Dice Entertainment as a Computer Animator for one year, from 2004 to 2005, in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. Earlier in his career, he worked at Stormfront Studios as a Computer Animator for 11 months in the United States from 2002 to 2003.
Education and Expertise
Rick Gimbel studied Animation at Sheridan College from 1999 to 2001. His education provided him with foundational skills in animation that he has applied throughout his career in the gaming industry. This expertise has been instrumental in his roles at various companies, particularly in creating engaging animations for games.
Career Timeline
Rick Gimbel's career in animation spans over two decades. He began his professional journey at Stormfront Studios in 2002, followed by a role at Dice Entertainment in 2004. He then spent eight years at Digital Extremes before transitioning to Big Viking Games in 2014, where he continues to work as a Senior Artist.