About Us - Inferno Studios

Welcome to Inferno Studios, where creativity meets technical innovation!

Aiming to revolutionise the delivery of creative services, we strive to provide a best-in-class experience for our clients through continuous internal research and development. By developing new tools and workflows, we seek to enhance efficiency and set new standards for the industry, ensuring our impact is both profound and lasting.

As a studio, we prioritise the wellbeing of our team, which allows us to deliver exceptional results for our clients. By operating as a fully distributed team and embracing a 4-day work week, we bring together some of the best talent in the industry, empowering all to thrive creatively, whatever challenge lies ahead.

Our creative flames are fuelled by the exciting projects our global clients trust us with – let’s ignite something extraordinary together!

OUR

MISSION

To revolutionise service delivery by cultivating an environment where creatives can truly thrive, so that together we can set the
interactive entertainment industry ablaze with unparalleled passion, creativity, and excellence.

MEET OUR

FLAMES

Get to know the talented creatives that bring our studio and its projects to life…

DECLAN PAUL Founder & Managing Director

An experienced studio executive who has collaborated on 50+ titles and is passionate about setting things on fire... strictly in the metaphorical sense of course!

VADYM SAMUSENKO Senior Technical Artist

Once a semi-professional skateboarder, now an avid Houdini and procedural systems fanatic, Vadym brings blazing technical solutions where they matter most.

ERWIN SMEENGE VFX Artist

Enjoys creating real-time cinematic effects, exploring innovative workflows and cooking up a storm (both digitally and in the kitchen).

DANIELLE VILJOEN VFX Artist

A digital sorceress with a passion for conjuring up stunning visual effects. Dani is often found doodling VFX concepts, creating magic explosions in Unreal or reading fantasy novels.

DANIELLE VILJOEN VFX Artist

A digital sorceress with a passion for conjuring up stunning visual effects. Dani is often found doodling VFX concepts, creating magic explosions in Unreal or reading fantasy novels.

FERNI Mascot

The result of creative flames coming together to form an almighty Inferno. Ferni is the deity we summon and rally behind to do our best work and give us creative strength.

ETHAN DU TOIT VFX Artist

Our resident blender expert and self-taught generalist; as a lover of magic, Ethan's solution to most issues probably includes adding more sparks!

OUR

VALUES

Discover the core principles that underpin how we operate as a creative team…

TEAMWORK

We believe in the power of bringing creative flames together to achieve extraordinary results.

GROWTH

We are committed to the continuous development of our team, skills and expertise.

PASSION

We are fuelled by a deep love for what we do, inspiring us to excel.

INNOVATION

We constantly seek new ways to solve problems and push boundaries.

CREATIVITY

We nurture unique ideas and artistic expression to fuel our projects.

TRANSPARENCY

We maintain open and honest communication with both our team and our clients.

EXCELLENCE

We strive for the highest quality in every aspect of our work.

ADAPTABILITY

We adapt to changing needs and circumstances to stay ahead.

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COLLABORATE?

Please fill out the form below, and one of our team members will contact you to schedule an initial discovery meeting at a time that’s convenient for you.

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TEAM

Join Inferno Studios and enjoy great benefits, exciting opportunities, and a supportive, creative environment!

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