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
New York, NY
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
New York, NY
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
Brooklyn, NY
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, RI01-1991
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