The global games industry continues to spotlight transformative creative talent and few names are generating as much excitement right now as Jeryce Dianingana. The senior world artist has officially been nominated for the Black in Gaming Excellence in Artistry Award, a recognition that celebrates visionary creators shaping the visual language of modern interactive worlds.
For players who immerse themselves in richly detailed environments, atmospheric storytelling, and cinematic game worlds, Dianingana’s work is already leaving a powerful imprint.
Building Worlds at the Highest Level of AAA Development
Dianingana currently works as a senior world artist on Battlefield 6, one of the industry’s most ambitious large-scale productions. His role places him at the heart of environmental storytelling, the discipline responsible for turning digital landscapes into believable, emotionally resonant spaces.
Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, he has spent the past two years contributing to AAA development with Electronic Arts, one of the world’s leading interactive entertainment companies.
But his portfolio extends far beyond a single franchise. Dianingana has also served as an environment director on projects connected to Marvel Studios, contributing to visual world-building linked to the cultural phenomenon of Black Panther. Earlier in his career, he honed his craft as a senior 3D environment artist, a foundation that continues to shape his meticulous approach to digital architecture, lighting, and spatial composition.
Artistic Identity Rooted in African Heritage
Dianingana’s creative vision is deeply informed by heritage and cultural memory. He maintains a strong connection to the Republic of the Congo, and has spoken openly about how African art traditions influence his aesthetic sensibilities.
In a 2020 blog reflection, he shared:
“My parents are born in the Republic of Congo… my dad, a Lari descendant, and my mom both Mbochi and Kuyu. So yeah haha, in addition to my dad’s stories I have a lot of research to do since I’m Lari/Mbochi and Kuyu descendant.”
This connection to lineage, storytelling, and visual symbolism continues to inform his design philosophy, blending cultural research with cutting-edge digital production. In an industry where authenticity and representation increasingly shape artistic direction, his perspective is both distinctive and essential.
Recognition from a Movement for Industry Equity
The nomination comes from the Black in Gaming Foundation, an organisation headquartered in Houston, Texas, dedicated to expanding representation and opportunity across the global gaming ecosystem.
The foundation’s vision is clear:
to inspire a world where every individual has equity in the gaming industry.
Its mission focuses on connecting, educating, and empowering Black talent worldwide, working toward meaningful increases in representation that reflect the diversity of players and creators shaping gaming culture today.
Dianingana’s nomination aligns perfectly with that mission. His career represents not only technical excellence but also the growing visibility of Black creatives in high-impact artistic leadership roles across AAA development.
Why This Nomination Matters
In modern game production, environmental artistry is not simply decorative, it defines immersion, narrative tone, and player emotion. Artists like Dianingana are architects of experience, shaping how millions of players perceive and inhabit digital worlds.
His nomination signals several important industry shifts:
Recognition of world-building as a core storytelling discipline
Increasing celebration of culturally informed artistic perspectives
Greater visibility for Black creatives in senior AAA roles
A broader push toward equity and representation in global game development
A Career Still Rising
From African-inspired artistic roots to blockbuster franchises and cinematic world design, Jeryce Dianingana’s trajectory reflects both personal excellence and industry transformation. His work demonstrates how identity, heritage, and technical mastery can converge to redefine visual storytelling in interactive media.
The Black in Gaming Excellence in Artistry nomination is more than a professional milestone, it is recognition of a creative force helping shape the future of immersive design.
And if his current momentum is any indication, the worlds he builds next may be even more extraordinary.