With over two decades in the art, animation, and CGI production industry, Kevin Lai brings a rare blend of creative vision and operational leadership to his role as the Chief Operating Officer at Vertic Studios. His career spans from hands-on artistry to leading large-scale production teams for some of the renowned titles around the world.

Kevin began his journey as a CG Generalist in 2005, quickly expanding into TV Commercials, feature film projects, and high-quality game art productions. Over the years, he has worked with industry giants including EA Sports & Games, Microsoft Studios, Sony, Disney, Blizzard, WB Games, Square Enix, Activision, Bandai Namco, Capcom, Bethesda Softworks, Konami, and Nickelodeon—contributing to global titles such as Final Fantasy XIV, Warcraft III: Reforged, StarCraft Remastered, FIFA, NBA, Dark Souls, and Command & Conquer: Remastered.

Today at Vertic Studios, Kevin leverages his deep production expertise to scale operations, strengthen global partnerships, and expand the studio’s capabilities across virtual production, next-gen art pipelines, and creative technology. His mission is clear—to position Vertic Studios as a trusted creative partner for studios and brands worldwide, delivering high-quality, efficient, and innovative solutions.