Head Count: Keith Lauer

Keith Lauer is a Technical Artist and an avid D&D player. Born and raised in Janesville, Wisconsin, he grew up surrounded by games and became obsessed with RPG Maker at a young age. After attending Madison Media Institute for Game Art & Animation, Keith found work at Creative Kingdoms making digital environments for Great Wolf Lodge’s interactive, live-action games. He is currently designing materials and special effects for Rune: Ragnarok, working closely with Art Director Jim Sumwalt to capture the game’s larger-than-life atmosphere. Keith’s favorite part about Human Head Studios is being able to learn from and collaborate with veterans of the industry. Away from work, you can find Keith spending time with friends or campaigning Pathfinder.

Advice for Aspiring Tech Artists:

“Be the glue of the team, feed off each others energy, and ask questions constantly. Then don’t forget to make it fun!”

Three Games that Everyone Should Play:

2. Borderlands: The Handsome Collection

3. The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age