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Matt Payne

Bellows Falls

Summary

Creative and detail-oriented Senior Production Illustrator with extensive experience at Nickelodeon/Paramount, specializing in digital illustration and character art for iconic franchises. Proven ability in photo retouching and adept in Adobe CS, delivering high-quality visuals while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.

Reliable, adaptable, and focused on delivering high-quality results with keen eye for detail and innovative problem-solving skills.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Production Illustrator

Nickelodeon/Paramount
11.2016 - 06.2025
  • Develop artwork for Paramount's Global Consumer Products division, including licensing shows, publishing, marketing, softlines, apparel and packaging for both print and digital media. Partial list of IP's include Avatar:The Last Airbender, Spongebob Squarepants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Paw Patrol, The Loud House, Blue's Clues, Transformers: EarthSpark, and The Smurfs as well as all Star Trek properties.
  • Review all character art, backgrounds, props, and Key Art to ensure that it meets all specifications for print and digital use.
  • Recreate character and key art at large scale to be used by the Experience Team at Nick Resorts and the Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park.

Photo Retoucher

Gloss Studios
05.2010 - 11.2016
  • Retouch still life and product photography images for use in editorial, advertising and other print media. Clients include Sephora, Harry Winston, Rolex and Target.

Tattoo Artist

Fly-rite Tattoo Studios/Self
04.1991 - 09.2010
  • My primary work experience is doing large scale, custom tattoo work since 1991.
    Portfolio available upon request. Tattooing by appointment only.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Animation And Special Effects

Rhode Island School Of Design
Providence, RI
01-1991

Skills

  • Digital illustration
  • Drawing and sketching
  • Photo Retouching, Compositing and Color Correction
  • Skilled in Adobe CS, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign

Timeline

Senior Production Illustrator

Nickelodeon/Paramount
11.2016 - 06.2025

Photo Retoucher

Gloss Studios
05.2010 - 11.2016

Tattoo Artist

Fly-rite Tattoo Studios/Self
04.1991 - 09.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Animation And Special Effects

Rhode Island School Of Design

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