Christian Guertin
About Christian Guertin
Christian Guertin is a Directeur Technique Graphique with extensive experience in the video game industry, having held various technical and artistic roles at notable companies including Behaviour Interactive and Ubisoft Montréal. He has been with Frima since 2018 and also serves as a Chargé de Cours at Nad, School of Digital Arts, Animation and Design - Uqac since 2016.
Current Role at Frima
Christian Guertin serves as the Directeur Technique Graphique at Frima, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he oversees graphic technical direction, contributing to the development of various projects within the company. His experience in the gaming industry informs his leadership and decision-making processes, ensuring high-quality visual outputs.
Previous Experience in the Gaming Industry
Christian Guertin has extensive experience in the gaming industry, having worked at several prominent companies. He was a 3D Artist at Behaviour Interactive from 2004 to 2005 and later served as the Lead 3D Artist from 2005 to 2008. He transitioned to WB Games as a Senior Technical Artist from 2011 to 2016, before returning to Behaviour Interactive as Artistic Technical Director from 2008 to 2011. His roles have focused on both artistic and technical aspects of game development.
Technical Roles at Ubisoft
At Ubisoft Montréal, Christian held two significant positions. He worked as a Technical Artist from 2016 to 2017 and later advanced to the role of Technical Director, Graphics from 2017 to 2018. In these roles, he was responsible for bridging the gap between art and technology, ensuring that visual elements were effectively integrated into game design.
Academic Background
Christian Guertin studied at Université Du Québec À Montréal in 2002. Although his time there was brief, it laid the groundwork for his career in digital arts and game development. His academic background complements his extensive professional experience in the industry.
Teaching Role at Nad, School of Digital Arts
In addition to his industry roles, Christian has been involved in academia as a Chargé de Cours at Nad, School of Digital Arts, Animation and Design - Uqac since 2016. He has contributed to the education of students in digital arts, sharing his knowledge and experience from the gaming industry.