Melissa Santa Maria
About Melissa Santa Maria
Melissa Santa Maria is a Senior Technical Artist I at MobilityWare, where she has launched over 30 titles and provides technical art and UI/UX design support for the company's Card Suite. She has a background in Graphic Design, having studied at California State University-Fullerton and Fullerton College, and plays a key role in team building and production efficiency.
Work at MobilityWare
Melissa Santa Maria has held multiple positions at MobilityWare, starting as an Associate Game Artist from 2014 to 2015. She then progressed to Technical Artist from 2016 to 2017, followed by Technical Artist II from 2018 to 2022. Currently, she serves as Senior Technical Artist I, a role she has held since 2022. Throughout her tenure, she has launched over 30 titles, significantly contributing to the company's success in the mobile gaming sector.
Education and Expertise
Melissa studied Graphic Design at California State University-Fullerton from 2008 to 2012, earning a Bachelor's degree. Prior to that, she completed an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Graphic Design at Fullerton College from 2005 to 2008. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in technical art and UI/UX design.
Background
Before joining MobilityWare, Melissa worked as a Graphic Designer at Flex Event Network, Inc from 2012 to 2014. She also gained experience as a Graphic Designer at California State University, Fullerton from 2010 to 2012. This diverse background in graphic design has informed her approach to technical artistry in the gaming industry.
Achievements
In her current role, Melissa manages the onboarding process for new art team members and conducts portfolio reviews to assess potential candidates. She influences the art and technical art vision at MobilityWare and establishes naming conventions and best practices for art and Unity assets. Additionally, she provides technical art and UI/UX design support for over 25 games in MobilityWare's Card Suite.
Team Collaboration and Communication
Melissa facilitates communication among design, UI/UX, technical art, and engineering teams to ensure successful feature implementation in Unity. Her role is crucial in maintaining a cohesive workflow and enhancing the efficiency of the art production pipeline.