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C0-Founder / CCO
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Education

Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green State University (1993 - 1997)

  • Degree: BFA
  • Field of Study: Computer Graphics
  • Description:

Bowling Green State University (1993 - 1997)

  • Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  • Field of Study: Computer Graphics
  • Description:

Skills:

Specs, Art, Marketing, Creative Strategy

Work Experience:

C0-Founder / CCO at Veridian Forge

  • Location:
  • Duration: 2022-01 to Present
  • Description: Veridian Forge was co-founded by two industry veterans and gaming enthusiasts, Brad Shuber and Bradley “Baker” Searles. Both started in the game industry over 25 years ago at the same game studio based in Ann Arbor Michigan. For almost two decades they followed different career paths gaining experience at some of the largest game Studios in the World, on some of largest titles and brands. The two Brads have now come back together and have combined that collective experience to create an independent game studio focused on making engaging games that excite and challenge players.

Founder @ Big Sky Digital LLC at Big Sky Digital LLC

  • Location: Helena, Montana, United States
  • Duration: 2020-09 to 2022-06
  • Description: I founded Big Sky Digital LLC to start my journey towards establishing a thriving game studio based in Helena Montana. Utilizing my 26+ years of game industry experience as well as gaining new skills I am working on creating a stable studio to grow... that growth, I hope, will begin in 2021

Principal Art Director at Microsoft

  • Location: Redmond Wa
  • Duration: 2015-01 to 2020-08
  • Description: MInecraft

Art Director at Microsoft

  • Location:
  • Duration: 2012-10 to 2014-12
  • Description: Project Spark

Art Lead at Microsoft

  • Location:
  • Duration: 2011-08 to 2012-10
  • Description:
AI Resume Analysis

Candidate Intelligence Report

AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.

Career Continuity & Risk Assessment

Employment GapLow

No notable employment gaps detected; career history shows continuous activity from 2011 to present, including concurrent entrepreneurial ventures.

Industry ConsistencyLow

All roles are within gaming/interactive entertainment, indicating strong domain continuity and market relevance.

Tenure StabilityMedium

Early-to-mid career shows stable tenure at Microsoft with promotions; later years include founder roles with shorter engagements and overlaps, which is common for entrepreneurs but less stable than traditional corporate tracks.

Education-Career MatchLow

Education field is not specified, but extensive senior-level gaming/creative leadership experience provides strong market alignment; lack of degree field information is a minor uncertainty rather than a substantive risk.

Career Growth Curve

Art Lead ↑ Promoted
Microsoft
2011-08 to 2012-10
Art Director ↑ Promoted
Microsoft
2012-10 to 2014-12
Principal Art Director ↑ Promoted
Microsoft
2015-01 to 2020-08
Founder ↑ Promoted
Big Sky Digital LLC
2020-09 to 2022-06
Co-Founder / CCO ↑ Promoted
Veridian Forge
2022-01 to Present
Assessment: Brad demonstrates a clear upward trajectory in game-focused art and leadership, culminating in founder-level roles and executive responsibility for creative strategy and brand partnerships. He has proven ability to scale teams, drive large IPs, and secure cross-industry collaborations, suggesting strong readiness for senior leadership roles in a major studio or publisher.

Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)

1

Chief Creative Officer (CCO) / Studio Leader96% fit

Current CCO experience with two successful studios, deep creative leadership for large IPs, and a track record of cross-team collaboration make him ideal to lead a studio's creative direction.

2

Chief Brand Officer (CBO) / Chief Marketing & Creative Officer90% fit

Extensive brand partnership history (Lego, Mattel, Formula One, Wizards of the Coast, Target) combined with creative strategy leadership positions him well to align brand and product experiences at scale.

3

Studio Director / Head of Studio85% fit

Founder experience demonstrates strong operations, team leadership, and project delivery across multiple studios; fits organizations seeking to scale a new IP.

4

Senior Director of Art & Creative81% fit

Deep art-direction experience at Microsoft Xbox and Minecraft, with a history of setting visual standards and leading large teams.

5

VP of Partnerships & IP Development74% fit

Proven track record pairing brands with interactive experiences; capability to drive IP development and cross-industry collaborations.

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