TESTIMONIALS
“In my 19 years of experience in the media industry, I've encountered or worked under just about every type of personality and style of leadership. In my opinion, as a lead/manager, your responsibility is to your people first and foremost. Stu exemplifies this idea daily. Regardless of the milestone, project status or number of subordinates. He always looks out for those he works with and and works for.
As my manager, I can't count the amount of times he took the initiative to alleviate any stresses or potential deterrents to my productivity. His ability to communicate, delegate and formulate solutions for production made our team stronger. It's his instincts to adapt to the ever changing landscape of large productions and knowing how to best utilize his skillsets to keep work flowing and the team happy. A consummate professional but a rock of consistency as a confidante and stellar personality. Any team needing an exceptional leader should look no further and realize building a team around the foundations of strong leadership, like Stuart, is paramount.”Roger Castro, Lead | Senior 3D Artist | Developer
“Stuart effortlessly builds trust among his team members and fosters an atmosphere where people can thrive. His empathetic approach ensures that each team member feels valued, supported, and motivated to deliver their best work.”
Alejandro Rodriguez, Talent Specialist
“Stuart is a great mentor. Despite any situations we’ve faced, he has always gone above and beyond for his team. He is extremely approachable in any situation. He does everything in his power to foster a positive atmosphere, and works to keep information flowing and resolve any issues that pop up ASAP. Stuart’s always supportive, and actively seeks ways to help his team members grow in their positions and careers. I honestly cannot recommend him enough for any leadership team.”
JT White, Lead
“I have had the pleasure of working with Stuart at two studios. He is an extremely talented artist and art leader who brings deep experience and empathy to his art teams.
I have seen him guide groups of artists after joining tough projects where his leadership got morale and productivity back on track. If you have an art team that needs help, Stuart will bring solutions to re-engage the team and set them up for success.”
Michael Kerr, Executive Producer
“Stuart is the embodiment of an ideal team player and a servant leader. He looks beyond the task to also consider the people doing them, and his genuine care becomes an abiding foundation for strong teams. Stu's authenticity builds natural trust with his teams and colleagues, creating a cohesive unit that is able to move toward a clear goal together.”
Miki Gao, Associate Producer
“Stuart is very focused on the health, wellbeing and performance of his teams. He has a remarkable ability set goals and quality targets for the Art Department, while effectively managing development with external partners and driving alignment and cohesion for art and narrative initiatives. Stuart is an exceptional communicator who collaborates seamlessly with the rest of studio leadership”
Kevin M. Lee, Design Director
“Stuart is a natural leader, a wise mentor, and steadfast advocate for everyone he works with. His thoughtful approach to management, art direction, and professional development speaks to his years of experience on some of the biggest projects in the industry. All of us working with Stuart looked forward to meetings with him and being able to share our successes and challenges with someone who provided great feedback and consistently looked out for our best interests.”
David Giordano, Senior Environment Artist