Ann Manly
About Ann Manly
Ann Manly serves as the Art Director and Manager for Highrise at Pocket Worlds, where she has worked since 2021. With a Master of Fine Arts in Visual Development for Games and Animation, she has extensive experience in 2D and 3D art, particularly in the metaverse avatar fashion market.
Current Role at Pocket Worlds
Ann Manly serves as the Art Director and Manager for Highrise at Pocket Worlds since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for developing the art style and branding for Highrise's products. She collaborates with product development, live operations, marketing, and UX teams to enhance the app's offerings. Manly oversees a team of 17 artists, focusing on recruitment, training, and management. Her leadership ensures that team processes and feedback loops maintain consistent standards in content production.
Educational Background
Ann Manly studied at Stanford University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Fine and Studio Arts from 2009 to 2013. She furthered her education at the Academy of Art University, achieving a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Visual Development for Games and Animation from 2013 to 2016. This educational foundation supports her expertise in art direction and design.
Previous Experience in Game Art
Before her current position, Ann Manly worked at Pocket Worlds as a Game Artist from 2017 to 2021. Her earlier experience includes a brief role as a Designer at Red Nova Labs in 2011. This diverse background in game art has equipped her with skills in both 2D and 3D art pipelines, enhancing her contributions to the metaverse avatar fashion market.
Expertise in Metaverse Avatar Fashion
Ann Manly has developed expertise in creating content specifically for the metaverse avatar fashion market. Her work focuses on the unique artistic and design requirements of virtual environments, allowing her to contribute effectively to the evolving landscape of digital fashion.