John Deriggi

John DeRiggi is an accomplished Principal Character Artist at Heart Machine, specializing in the creation of stylized characters for the game Hyper Light Breaker. With extensive experience in character art, John has held key roles such as Lead Character Artist and Senior Character Artist across various reputable companies, including Velan Studios, Oculus VR, and Schell Games. John has a strong background in character customization, stylized and realistic character design, pipeline development, and mentorship. Educational achievements include a Master's degree in Entertainment Technology from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor's degree in Visual Communications from Westminster College. Additionally, John has contributed to the education sector as a character art instructor and mentor.