Clayton Lafleur
About Clayton Lafleur
Clayton Lafleur is a Senior Technical Artist at Relic Entertainment in Vancouver, Canada, with extensive experience in application development across multiple platforms. He has a strong background in game development, user experience design, and animation, having worked for notable companies such as Microsoft and Azure Biosystems.
Work at Relic Entertainment
Clayton Lafleur has been employed at Relic Entertainment as a Senior Technical Artist since 2021. In this role, he contributes to the development of high-quality video games, utilizing his expertise in technical artistry to enhance the visual and interactive elements of the projects. His work is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, where he collaborates with a team of professionals to create engaging gaming experiences.
Current Role at Azure Biosystems, Inc
In addition to his position at Relic Entertainment, Clayton Lafleur has been working as a Front End Developer at Azure Biosystems, Inc since 2017. His responsibilities include developing applications for various platforms, showcasing his versatility in both technical and creative aspects of software development. This role has further strengthened his skills in user interface design and application functionality.
Professional Background
Clayton Lafleur has a diverse professional background in the technology and gaming industries. Prior to his current roles, he worked at Microsoft in various design developer positions from 2013 to 2018, focusing on projects related to Microsoft Groove, Movies and TV, Connected Car, and the OS Group. His experience also includes a tenure at Robots and Pencils as a Product Owner and Game Designer for the project Farmers 2050. Additionally, he has held user experience design roles at PURUS Technologies and Unstoppable Software, Inc.
Education and Expertise
Clayton Lafleur holds diplomas in Computer Animation from Sprott Shaw Community College and Classical Animation from the Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VANARTS). His education has provided him with a solid foundation in animation techniques, which he applies in his work as a Senior Technical Artist. He possesses strong skills in Unity3D and C#, as well as a deep understanding of Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and Silverlight, enhancing his capabilities in developing rich internet applications.
Skills in Animation and Development
Clayton Lafleur specializes in both 2D and 3D character animation, which complements his role as a technical artist. His ability to combine creativity with technical skills allows him to deliver high-quality user experiences across various digital platforms. His extensive experience in developing applications for mobile, tablet, desktop, and Xbox platforms further showcases his adaptability in the field.