ABOUT ME
Hi! I'm Eric Newgard, a multidisciplinary artist and designer based in the Greater Seattle area. My work lives at the intersection of digital and physical craft, bringing audiences one step closer to the games they love. Since 2012, I’ve founded and led two creative businesses—Impact Props and Aurum Effects—where I’ve honed my skills in creative direction, ecommerce strategy, and audience engagement. Impact Props grew to over 1.5 million YouTube subscribers, while Aurum Effects embedded me within the gaming industry to support the launch of popular titles such as Marathon and Destiny 2: The Final Shape. My capabilities encompass 3D design, fabrication, photography, visual design, and media, each guided by a strong understanding of how to connect fans with their favorite stories. Along the way, I’ve also developed a deep fluency in marketing and social media, both through my independent work and from leading social strategy and marketing for Bungie Store.
I currently work at Bungie (creators of Halo, Destiny, and Marathon) where I support the Publishing and Consumer Products teams in delivering impactful, player-focused assets while continuing to evolve my craft through hands-on collaboration and cross-functional creative work.
Let’s connect! Please email: ratedeforeric@gmail.com
PROJECTS
In addition to the headline Destiny 2 expansions released since 2020, I’ve had the privilege of working on Marathon, all of the seasonal updates to Destiny 2, and the Bungie Store exclusive Destiny 2 Collector’s Editions. As a Multimedia Artist I have worked directly with our Art Leads, Tech Artists, and vendors to design and prototype the hero items featured in the Collector’s Editions. As a Senior Visual Designer I collaborate with the Consumer Products and Publishing teams to create and publish assets that are enjoyed by millions of players globally.
Clients
