Blending Tech and Art: Kirsten England's Journey from Gnomon to Naughty Dog

Professional Reel / Kirsten England
Professional Reel / Kirsten England
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Introduction to Kirsten England

“Call of Duty - Infinite Warfare”  Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment / Kirsten England
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Kirsten England

Senior Visual Effects Artist

  • Graduated from

    Gnomon's Certificate in Digital Production for Entertainment program in 2015

  • Specialized in

    Gnomon's 3D Generalist area of study

  • Currently Working

    as a Senior Visual Effects Artist at Naughty Dog in Santa Monica, CA for seven years

  • Student Spolights:

    Best of Term competition winner

Interview with Kirsten England

“The Last of Us Part II” FX and text reveal by Kirsten England. Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment / Kirsten England
“The Last of Us Part II” FX and text reveal by Kirsten England. Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment / Kirsten England
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“Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare” Breakables by Kirsten England. Credit: Infinity Ward / Activision
“Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare” Breakables by Kirsten England. Credit: Infinity Ward / Activision
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“Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End” cloth size remodel by Kirsten England. Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment / Kirsten England
“Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End” cloth size remodel by Kirsten England. Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment / Kirsten England
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“Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End" pillow rig by Kirsten England. Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment / Kirsten England
“Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End" pillow rig by Kirsten England. Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment / Kirsten England
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“The Last of Us Part II” smoke plume FX by Kirsten England. Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment / Kirsten England
“The Last of Us Part II” smoke plume FX by Kirsten England. Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment / Kirsten England
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FX blood by Kirsten England. Credit: Naughty Dog / Kirsten England
FX blood by Kirsten England. Credit: Naughty Dog / Kirsten England
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