Jonathan Berube
Jonathan Berube
Director | Senior Art Director
Los Angeles, California, United States

Summary

Jonathan has built a reputation as a dynamic force in the creative world, having contributed to iconic franchises like Avatar, Star Wars, Blizzard, Apple, and Nike. Today, he channels a quarter-century of hands-on knowledge as a top-tier C-Suite Creative Executive.

His journey spans every corner of the industry: from Feature Films and TV to Commercials, Games, and Academia. From brainstorming ideas to fine-tuning the final audio details, Jonathan has gleaned insights and "Best Practices" from some of the greatest minds into his own one-of-a-kind creative operation playbook.

At the heart of Jonathan's work is a relentless drive for excellence, a sharp technical know-how, and a genuine love for his craft. This dedication has been a passport to some of the industry's most notable ventures.

Skills

Art DirectionConcept ArtConcept DesignMatte PaintingStorytellingDirectingCastingOnboardingBuilding TeamsOperationTeam Organization

Reel

Productions

    • Movie
      AVATAR 2 The Way of Water
    • Year
      2020
    • Role
      Sr. VFX Consultant
    • Company
      Lightstorm Entertainment
    • Movie
      ALITA Battle Angel
    • Year
      2019
    • Role
      Sr. VFX Consultant
    • Company
      Lightstorm Entertainment
    • Movie
      Warcraft
    • Year
      2016
    • Role
      VFX Art Director
    • Company
      Blizzard Entertainment
    • Video Game
      Star Craft 2 - Heart of the Swarm
    • Year
      2013
    • Role
      VFX Art Director
    • Company
      Blizzard Entertainment
    • Video Game
      Star Craft 2 - Legacy of the Void
    • Year
      2015
    • Role
      VFX Art Director
    • Company
      Blizzard Entertainment
    • Video Game
      Diablo III
    • Year
      2012
    • Role
      Lighting Art Director
    • Company
      Blizzard Entertainment
    • Video Game
      World of Warcraft - Myst of Pandora
    • Year
      2012
    • Role
      Matte Painting Supervisor
    • Company
      Blizzard Entertainment
    • Video Game
      Star Craft 2 - Wings of Liberty
    • Year
      2010
    • Role
      Lighting Art Director
    • Company
      Blizzard Entertainment
    • Video Game
      World of Warcraft - Cataclysm
    • Year
      2010
    • Role
      Lighting Art Director
    • Company
      Blizzard Entertainment
    • Video Game
      World of Warcraft - Wrath of the Lich King
    • Year
      2008
    • Role
      Matte Painting Supervisor
    • Company
      Blizzard Entertainment
    • Video Game
      World of Warcraft - The Burning Crusade
    • Year
      2007
    • Role
      Matte Painting Supervisor
    • Company
      Blizzard Entertainment
    • Video Game
      World of Warcraft
    • Year
      2004
    • Role
      Matte Painter
    • Company
      Blizzard Entertainment

Experience

  • Director + Sr. VFX Art Director at Hydra Studios
    Irvine
    October 2020 - October 2023

  • Sr. VFX Consultant at Lightstorm Entertainment
    Manhattan beach , United States of America
    March 2016 - February 2020

  • VFX Art Director at Blizzard Entertainment
    Irvine, United States of America
    February 2012 - March 2016

  • Lighting Art Director at Blizzard Entertainment
    irvine, United States of America
    February 2009 - January 2012

  • Matte Painting Supervisor at Blizzard Entertainment
    Irvine, United States of America
    February 2006 - January 2009

  • Matte Painter + Concept Artist at Blizzard Entertainment
    Irvine, United States of America
    February 2004 - January 2006

  • Matte Painter + Camera Tracking Artist at Hybride
    St-Sauveur, Canada
    September 2002 - May 2003