# Xbox's Bethesda layoffs include the artist responsible for designing Skyrim's khajiit and argonians, who had been at the company for 27 years

> If you've ever liked the character designs of an Elder Scrolls game, chances are you've met with some of Christiane Meister's work—as a senior character artist, Meister's been with the company for 27 years (which is…

- **Source:** [Pcgamer](https://www.pcgamer.com/games/the-elder-scrolls/xboxs-bethesda-layoffs-include-the-artist-responsible-for-designing-skyrims-khajiit-and-argonians-who-had-been-at-the-company-for-27-years/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4e955f5afbe7a8e7c71dc8)
- **Published:** 2026-07-08
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #xbox
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