Matthew Jones
Summary
Creative Character Designer and Animator highly highly passionate about art, storytelling, and developing characters to be brought to life. Working knowledge of 3D Modeling, Texturing, and Animation. Proficient in Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter, and Photoshop. Always willing to learn and strive for quality.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Sandwich Artist
Subway
Maitland, FL
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Prioritized excellent communication skills to understand customer preferences accurately while minimizing errors in orders.
- Developed proficiency in preparing various sandwich types, meeting diverse customer preferences and dietary needs.
- Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
- Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
- Met sales targets by encouraging customers to buy extra food items such as drinks, desserts, and sides.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Game Art
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL12.2023
Associate of Science - Digital Media
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL12.2020
High School Diploma -
Lake Brantley High School
Altamonte Springs, FL05.2017
Skills
- Creativity and Innovation
- Patience and Empathy
- Team Player
- Digital illustration
- Hand drawing
- Graphics design
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Graphic Design
- Character Design
- Layout Design
- Unreal Engine
- Editing
Accomplishments
- https://v3.globalgamejam.org/2019/games/where-heart-5
- https://v3.globalgamejam.org/2021/games/gary-rescuer-8
Collaborated with small teams at a local Game Jam to make a game in 2-4 days. In 2019 I was the sole artist for our game "Where the Heart Is", and in 2021 I worked as a 2D character artist for my team's game "Gary the Rescuer".
I also earned my 2nd Degree Recommended Black Belt while I was taking Taekwondo classes.
Hobbies
- Video Games
- Movies & Animated Web Shows
- Listening to Music
- Drawing in a sketchbook
- Writing design docs for game ideas
Timeline
Sandwich Artist
Subway
05.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Game Art
Full Sail University
Associate of Science - Digital Media
Seminole State College of Florida
High School Diploma -
Lake Brantley High School