Jorge Jimenez
Game Developer

• “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jorge for almost 10 years on AAA projects like Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Call of Duty: World War II, and The Callisto Protocol, and throughout that time, his contributions have been nothing short of extraordinary. Jorge’s unique ability to balance creativity and technical expertise, much like a modern-day Leonardo da Vinci, allows him to approach challenges from multiple perspectives, bringing both artistry and precision to his work. This dual strength sets him apart in an industry that often leans heavily in one direction or the other.

  His entrepreneurial mindset goes beyond innovation; it fuels a relentless drive to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Jorge consistently transforms bold, visionary ideas into tangible, high-impact outcomes. He excels at blending vision with seamless execution, ensuring that the creative concepts in the games he works on not only come to life but do so in a way that is both technically flawless and artistically compelling. This rare combination makes him an invaluable leader on any project he undertakes.”
  Atsushi Seo. Lighting Director at Striking Distance Studios. Activision. Electronic Arts.

• “I remember when Jorge first visited us at our office in Maine, he was like a sponge soaking up every single piece of information and ersatz wisdom that we had about shipping games on consoles. He came equipped with one of the sharpest minds in graphics, making significant contributions to anti-aliasing techniques both before and during his tenure here. He was also a leader in the efforts to advance the state of the art in rendering for human characters, delivering amazing results with his work in subsurface scattering, but also working on other problems such as occlusion.

  Jorge built strong relationships with not just the graphics engineering staff, but also with our technical artists and art directors, and he was a sought-after collaborator by our teams. His attention to detail was legendary, not just in aesthetics and artistic results, but also in understanding the minutiae of performance optimization at the lowest hardware levels.

  Over time Jorge wasn’t just a coworker, but became a good friend. It’s been a pleasure to watch him build a team and become a leader.”
  Michael Vance. Chief Technology Officer at Activision Blizzard.

• “I met Jorge during one of the ATVI summits that the company hosted during GDC, I believe back in 2013. Always great to meet a fellow Spaniard making an impact in gaming. We clicked right away and that started a great friendship that continues to this day. Jorge was part of the Central Group that provided technical support across the entire Call of Duty Franchise, which I was part of as Multiplayer Art Director at Sledgehammer Games.

  Besides a great collaboration over the years that helped tremendously raise the visual bar of the COD titles and bring the Radiant Engine to new rendering heights, Jorge and I had endless conversations about all things gaming. From creative, gameplay, the tech stack that could define the next wave in gaming, to the business side of making games. Jorge’s wreath of gaming knowledge (ask him about his insanely large collection of ‘vintage’ physical copies) is hard to find. We both love making games but for Jorge, games are a true passion that goes way beyond being a developer.”
  Alejandro Gil. Studio Manager and Art Director at 31st Union. Crystal Dynamics. Activision Blizzard.

• “I have had the privilege of working with Jorge Jimenez and can confidently say that he is a remarkable leader and innovator in the field of game development.

  Jorge’s technical expertise is excellent, particularly in real-time graphics and photorealism, where he consistently pushes the boundaries of what’s possible. His ability to build and lead high-performing teams is a testament to his strong leadership skills, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

  Jorge’s entrepreneurial spirit shines through in his capacity to turn ambitious visions into reality. He has an impressive track record of delivering on complex project goals, showcasing his forward-thinking approach and dedication to innovation. His contributions to the field have not only advanced the technology but have also set new standards in the industry.

  I highly recommend Jorge to any organization seeking a visionary leader who combines technical brilliance with an entrepreneurial mindset. His passion for pushing the envelope and his ability to inspire those around him make him an invaluable asset to any team.”
  Natalya Tatarchuk. Chief Technology Officer at Activision. Vicepresident of Graphics at Unity Technologies

• “I’ve known Jorge’s work for many years. Coming up as a Character Artist myself, Jorge’s work influenced and shaped how characters are rendered in videogames. I was delighted to work side-by-side at SDS for 4 years, and develop Callisto Protocol together.

  What impressed me the most was his ability to not only drive the technological advancements we made, but also his Creative mind, pushing and challenging game design ideas, thinking about the game and project as a whole. His methological approach to solving problems is breathtaking and generates confidence on anyone around him.

  Jorge has the ability to navigate very complicated situations and stay calm, present, delivering the highest quality possible on any given situation. From coming up with design solutions, tools, artistic touches, studio level problems, optimizations. You name it, with Jorge, the impossible becomes possible, no doubts.

  Jorge is a gamer by heart and knows so much about videogames from all aspects. His passion for pushing the boundaries, from a creative and problem solving oriented mind is admirable and contagious. He also demonstrated amazing leadership skills, not only as a Director but also as a Studio head of the Spain office.”
  Glauco Longhi. Studio Art Director at Unknown Worlds Entertainment. Striking Distance Studios. Santa Monica Studio. Naughty Dog.

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