Today's episode is hosted by Elliot Tripp and they are joined on the podcast by Shana Vandercruysse, Art Producer and Character Art Lead at Snowprint Studios, Ho-Yee Li, Senior Producer at Trailmix Games, Shahaf Katzav, Head of Art at Candivore and Elena Yugay, Art Director at Gyreberg. The conversation explores how leaders can create environments where artists and developers feel confident, motivated and supported. The guests discuss the value of establishing clear communication, nurturing autonomy and building healthy structures that allow creative teams to thrive throughout the pressures of production. Their insights shed light on how trust shapes strong collaboration in modern game development. The exchange highlights practical approaches to maintaining sustainable workflows, strengthening cross-disciplinary cooperation and fostering a studio culture that encourages experimentation. With perspectives drawn from art direction, production and team leadership, the episode offers guidance for anyone aiming to cultivate resilient, inspired teams while navigating the evolving demands of the games industry.

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