Yuga Labs is on a relentless mission to expand its creative force. A post by from the bored ape gazette confirmed another exciting hire for YL. As the mastermind behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club, the company is cementing its commitment to driving forward with consistent new hires. The latest to join this innovative brigade is Lorenzo Colaiori as the new Director of Animation. This move further signals Yuga Labs’ intent to immerse deeper into the digital art and NFT realm, particularly with its highly-anticipated project: The Otherside.
“I’m incredibly excited to start this new chapter in my career. Everything I’ve seen about Yuga Labs so far is at the edge of what technology could bring to online communities in the future, I feel honored to be part of it, and I’m going to do my best to support the team achieving its goals.Special thanks to Eric Reid who, since our first day of collaboration at Roar Studios Inc., keeps being one the most trustful, knowledgeable and kind leaders I’ve ever worked with, and Hannah Barfield Spellmeyer, together with the whole People Team at Yuga, for the amazing onboarding process and support during the hiring stages.”
Yuga Labs turned heads with the announcement of Colaiori’s appointment. Taking to LinkedIn, an ecstatic Colaiori shared his vision for what lies ahead. He spoke of Yuga Labs as a beacon of innovative tech potential, with its endeavors pushing boundaries of what online communities could expect in the future. In his own words, “Everything I’ve seen about Yuga Labs so far is at the edge of what technology could bring to online communities in the future.” His professional journey, spanning nearly eight years at Riot Games and a two-year stint at Elodie Games, speaks volumes of his expertise. And while the specifics of his role remain intriguingly undisclosed, he has dropped hints of spearheading animation for the ‘Otherside’ project.
This hire is not just a testament to Colaiori’s prowess but also a clear indication of Yuga Labs’ ongoing strategy of onboarding top-tier talent. The company is positioning itself as a powerhouse in the NFT space, and this continued hiring spree only amplifies its ambition.
TL;DR: Yuga Labs is on a hiring roll, with its latest addition being Lorenzo Colaiori as their new Director of Animation. This move accentuates the company’s ambition in the digital art and NFT space, especially with projects like ‘The Otherside’. Colaiori, a veteran from Riot Games and Elodie Games, is set to play a pivotal role in this evolution.
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