Matt Kelley
WASHINGTON,NC
Summary
Dynamic Lead Artist with a proven track record at Grover Gaming, excelling in character design and team management. Spearheaded art production for multiple successful game releases, enhancing visual storytelling and streamlining workflows. Adept at mentoring junior artists, fostering collaboration, and implementing creative direction to elevate project quality and efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Artist
Grover Gaming
12.2012 - 04.2025
- Evaluated new software tools and techniques to enhance productivity within the art department.
- Mentored junior artists, improving their technical skills and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Managed art production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of assets without compromising quality.
- .Ensured smooth transitions between projects by effectively managing resources allocation within the art department.
- Enhanced visual quality of projects by providing clear artistic direction and constructive feedback to team members.
- Developed unique art styles for diverse projects, resulting in visually engaging experiences for players.
- Implemented efficient workflows within the art team, reducing overall production time and costs.
- Contributed to marketing efforts by creating promotional materials such as trailers, screenshots, and key art.
- Optimized game performance by implementing effective LOD systems and texture optimization practices.
- Developed comprehensive style guides for internal use and external partners, maintaining consistency across all artistic elements.
- Led team of artists to create high-quality assets for multiple successful game releases.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of art assets into the game engine.
- Helped artwork meet standards of quality and accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animation
Living Arts College
Raleigh, NC01-2010
High School Diploma -
DH Conley HIgh School
Winterville, NC01-2006
Skills
- Character design
- Level design
- Team management
- Deadline oriented
- Matte painting
- Visual storytelling
- Illustration
- Video editing
- Software knowledge
- Creative direction
- Storyboarding
- Environment design
- Compositing
- Feedback implementation
- Digital painting
- Art direction
- Color theory
- Photomanipulation
- Particle effects
- Motion graphics
- Texture mapping
- Concept artistry
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Digital illustration
- Photo editing
- Logo creation
- Visual art creation
- Adobe photoshop
- Excellent team player
- High and low poly modeling
Timeline
Lead Artist
Grover Gaming
12.2012 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Animation
Living Arts College
High School Diploma -
DH Conley HIgh School
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