Josh Herman
About Josh Herman
Josh Herman serves as the Principal Art Director at Wizards of the Coast, a position he has held since 2022. With a diverse background in character design and modeling, he has worked with notable companies such as Marvel Studios and Naughty Dog, and has contributed to various educational initiatives in the field of visual effects.
Work at Wizards of the Coast
Josh Herman has been serving as the Principal Art Director at Wizards of the Coast since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the artistic direction and visual development of projects within the company. His position is based in Seattle, Washington, where he contributes to the creative landscape of the gaming industry.
Education and Expertise
Josh Herman studied at Gnomon School of Visual Effects, where he earned a High End CG Certificate in Modeling, Texturing, Shading, Lighting, and Compositing from 2008 to 2009. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Animation from Westwood College, which he completed from 2005 to 2007. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in 3D modeling and character design.
Professional Background
Josh Herman has a diverse professional background in the field of character design and modeling. He worked at Legacy Effects as a Character Modeler/Designer for one year in 2010-2011. He then joined Marvel Studios as a Lead Character Artist from 2011 to 2016. His experience also includes roles at Naughty Dog, Cloud Imperium Games, and Gnomon School of Visual Effects, where he served as Chief Creative Officer from 2019 to 2022.
Achievements in the Industry
Josh Herman has been actively involved in various initiatives and events within the art community. He engaged in the weekly art stream 'Art Jam' by Gnomon from 2020 to 2021 and participated in 'Archetype' from 2021 to 2022. He has presented at multiple conferences, including CitizenCon and SIGGRAPH, and has authored tutorials and DVDs on character design and sculpting, contributing to the education of upcoming artists.
Contributions to Art and Education
In addition to his professional roles, Josh Herman has contributed to various educational platforms and events. He taught a master class on character design at ArtStation in 2018 and created a Gnomon Workshop DVD titled 'Character Design and Sculpting for Concept.' He has also contributed to the BRIC Creative Academy and participated in several presentations and workshops aimed at fostering creativity and skill development in the field of character art.