Yoshi Sakaguchi
About Yoshi Sakaguchi
Yoshi Sakaguchi is a video game artist with extensive experience in graphic design and 3D modeling. He has worked for various companies, including Tynker and Jellyvision, contributing to multiple gaming projects over his career.
Work at Tynker
Yoshi Sakaguchi currently works at Tynker as a Video Game Artist, a position he has held since 2020. He has been involved in creating engaging visual content for educational video games. Prior to this role, he briefly worked at Tynker as a Graphic Artist in 2020 for one month. His contributions focus on enhancing the visual appeal and user experience of Tynker's gaming products.
Previous Employment in the Gaming Industry
Yoshi has a diverse background in the gaming industry, having worked at several notable companies. He served as a Graphic Artist at Jackbox Games for four months in 2020. Before that, he worked at Jellyvision from 2011 to 2020, where he held roles as Lead Animator & Graphic Artist and contributed significantly to various projects. His experience also includes positions at Webfoot Technologies, where he worked on multiple Nintendo DS titles, and Atomic Imaging, Inc. as a 3D Artist.
Education and Expertise
Yoshi Sakaguchi studied at Northern Illinois University, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Electronic Media/Timed Arts. He also attended Wheaton North High School. His educational background has equipped him with skills in visual content creation, 3D modeling, and animation, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles.
Skills and Technical Proficiencies
Yoshi possesses a range of technical skills relevant to video game design and production. He is skilled in designing online micro-transaction game environments and MMO chat systems. His proficiency extends to software tools such as V-Ray, Mental Ray, and Simcloth/ClothFX/HairFX, which he utilizes for 3D modeling and animation. Additionally, he has experience in producing healthcare benefits information through visual content.
Contributions to Game Development
Throughout his career, Yoshi has made significant contributions to game development. He has worked on four Nintendo DS titles and has substantial experience in MMO web-based game production. His role at Jellyvision involved initiating and leading design exploration and creative conceptualization primarily for web-based projects. He has also contributed to the visual content creation for the children's program 'Horseland.'