Matthew McIntosh
Queens,NY
Summary
Creative Game Artist with 3 years of comprehensive experience designing video games both independently and as part of team. Imaginative and original professional polished in conducting thorough usability tests, designing visual elements and media and creating simple animations. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and paired with expertise in game scripting and level design. Highly passionate about art, technology and creative processes involved in video game creation. Motivated Animator looking for new professional challenge and increasing responsibility. Knowledgeable about graphic design and print layouts for marketing purposes. Adept at bringing new life to existing characters and environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Game Animator and Artist
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Utilized Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create consistent, quality appearance to implement into software.
- Managed and created documentation, production schedules, prototyping goals and communication plans in collaboration with production staff.
- Used freehand drawing and Adobe Illustrator to create game backgrounds.
- Reviewed and evaluated competitive products to generate new game design ideas.
- Reviewed existing applications and games to identify improvement opportunities for user experience.
- Created gameplay test plans for internal and external test groups.
- Designed graphics for icons, landing pages, user interfaces, environment, screenshots and animations for iOS and Android games.
- Created sequences under tight deadlines and seamlessly integrated with other components.
- Developed storyboards outlining animation plans.
- Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging animation objectives.
- Researched how desired animations, movements and events would occur in real-world situations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Game And Interactive Media Design
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY05.2024
High School Diploma -
Saint Francis Preparatory School
Fresh Meadows, NY06.2020
Skills
- Adobe Illustrator
- Systems Analysis
- Blog Posts
- Apple Final Cut Pro
- Adobe Photoshop
- Animation Pipeline Familiarity
- Graphic Design Principles
- Animation Production
- Animal Models
- Gaming Design
- Project Design
- Game Prototypes
- Realistic Movement
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Design Ideas
- Graphic Design
- Character Design
Timeline
Game Animator and Artist
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
01.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Game And Interactive Media Design
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
High School Diploma -
Saint Francis Preparatory School
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