BIO

Raised in a family-owned game store, Jason Kaehler spent his youth immersed in games like Dungeons & Dragons and Axis & Allies. He honed his skills with a traditional animation and film degree from CalArts, a foundation that has been invaluable in his career. As an executive, Jason combines creativity with a strong grasp of technology and processes, always striving for quality, immersion, and emotional impact.

With ~30 years making games, Jason has overseen a range of projects, from large teams (Stranglehold 70+ artists) to smaller indie efforts. His diverse art vocabulary and strong communication skills make him an effective leader in for visuals of all kinds.

Co-founding Osiris Studios in 1997, Jason managed studio operations, contributing to milestones like shipping console games on time and within budget (Jet Moto 3 and HBO Boxing). He's proficient both as a manager and individual contributor, known for his high energy and passion for innovation.

From 2009-current, Jason consults for other companies in the gaming, research and casino industries. Helps companies enhance their product quality, reduce costs or both. Recent efforts here include building a world-wide outsource capacity for a major AAA MMO.

Jason is currently writing a book titled 'Art Directing for Video Games,' a compilation of organized lessons and management strategies gleaned from his (and trusted collegues) extensive industry experience.

As co-founder of Cosmic Foundry in 2022, his current efforts are focused on cross-platform games for www.cthulhuawakens.io