Zsolt Avery-Tierney

Zsolt Avery-Tierney has a diverse and extensive work experience in the gaming and animation industry. Zsolt is currently working at IO Interactive as the Animation Director, starting in 2023. Prior to this, they held the same role at Massive Entertainment - A Ubisoft Studio from 2018 to 2023, where they also served as the Lead Animator from 2017 to 2018.

Before joining Massive Entertainment, Zsolt worked at Rebellion for eight years, starting in 2009 as the Lead Animator. During their time there, they managed animation production on the Sniper Elite series, developed an animation system for projects, and contributed high-quality animation to marketing trailers. Zsolt also had a brief role as an animator at Rebellion in 2009.

Zsolt's career started as an Artist & Animator in a freelance capacity from 2007 to 2009. Prior to that, they held the same role at Pivotal Games Ltd. (Sci/Eidos), starting in 2001 and ending in 2007.

Overall, Zsolt Avery-Tierney has demonstrated their expertise as an Animation Director and Lead Animator at various renowned companies throughout their career.

Zsolt Avery-Tierney completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Animation from the University of Lincoln from 1997 to 2000. Prior to that, they obtained an Arts Diploma from Weston College in 1996. Between 1994 and 1996, Zsolt attended St Brendan's Sixth Form College, where they studied Pure Maths & Mechanics, English Lit, and Art at A Level, and Pure Maths at AS Level.