Jacob Nevin Walker
Class of 2009
Media Arts,
Animation & Special Effects
The Art Institute of York — Pennsylvania
Employer: Runoff Studios
Job Title: Chief Creative Officer
2009 Graduate, Associate of Specialized Technology in Animation, The Art Institute of York—Pennsylvania
Jacob Nevin Walker is working as the chief creative officer at Runoff Studios—a job that allows him to challenge his creativity in mobile game development. “I like the freedom of working for myself,” he states, adding that while starting his own business has been both fulfilling and frustrating, he was determined to never give up.
Jacob, who in 2009 earned an Associate of Specialized Technology degree in Animation from The Art Institute of York—Pennsylvania, believes that his education was key in shaping his career path. “(The school) helped me earn a good foundation.”
Discussing advances in technology, Jacob believes that “the digital age is here to stay” and will result in people becoming more connected with each other. He sees a future where “people and technology don’t just coexist, they exist within one another.”