I’m Matthew John Oakley, a Creative Services Lead, Brand Designer, and Marketing Artist with over 15 years of experience delivering branding, marketing art, and visual content for major studios including Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, Remedy Entertainment, and Activision. I’ve contributed to globally recognised franchises such as Grand Theft Auto, Tom Clancy’s IPs, Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Control, and James Bond: Blood Stone. My expertise spans creative direction, brand development, game art, and marketing communications, and I founded 6was9 Design to help brands grow through branding, digital marketing, illustration, and creative consultancy. Beyond the studio, I mentor and tutor aspiring creatives—most recently as Academic Tutor for Illustration and Creative Identity, at Sunderland University—helping students develop projects and build standout portfolios. I’ve led studio branding, 2D/3D game art, event branding, and marketing art campaigns, and I continue to apply my hands‑on experience to client work and design leadership as Creative Lead and Founder of 6was9 Design.

Matthew John Oakley

I’m Matthew John Oakley, a Creative Services Lead, Brand Designer, and Marketing Artist with over 15 years of experience delivering branding, marketing art, and visual content for major studios including Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, Remedy Entertainment, and Activision. I’ve contributed to globally recognised franchises such as Grand Theft Auto, Tom Clancy’s IPs, Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Control, and James Bond: Blood Stone. My expertise spans creative direction, brand development, game art, and marketing communications, and I founded 6was9 Design to help brands grow through branding, digital marketing, illustration, and creative consultancy. Beyond the studio, I mentor and tutor aspiring creatives—most recently as Academic Tutor for Illustration and Creative Identity, at Sunderland University—helping students develop projects and build standout portfolios. I’ve led studio branding, 2D/3D game art, event branding, and marketing art campaigns, and I continue to apply my hands‑on experience to client work and design leadership as Creative Lead and Founder of 6was9 Design.

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I’m Matthew John Oakley, a Creative Services Lead, Brand Designer, and Marketing Artist with over 15 years of experience delivering branding, marketing art, and visual content for major studios including Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, Remedy Entertainment, and Activision. I’ve contributed to globally recognised franchises such as Grand Theft Auto, Tom Clancy’s IPs, Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Control, and James Bond: Blood Stone. My expertise spans creative direction, brand development, game art, and marketing communications, and I founded 6was9 Design to help brands grow through branding, digital marketing, illustration, and creative consultancy.

Beyond the studio, I mentor and tutor aspiring creatives—most recently as Academic Tutor for Illustration and Creative Identity, at Sunderland University—helping students develop projects and build standout portfolios. I’ve led studio branding, 2D/3D game art, event branding, and marketing art campaigns, and I continue to apply my hands‑on experience to client work and design leadership as Creative Lead and Founder of 6was9 Design.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Artist (Game and Marketing) at Ubisoft Reflections Newcastle
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2020
Led branding and marketing asset production, delivering visual content for Ubisoft titles and coordinating art direction for campaigns across digital and print channels.
Graphic Designer at Rockstar Games
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Produced branding, marketing assets, and visual content for Rockstar Games titles including Grand Theft Auto VI, GTA Online, and Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition.
Game Artist at Activision - Bizarre Creations
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Creative Direction Services including AAA Game Marketing Art (Remedy Entertainment), book publishing, graphic design, video creation, logo design, website design, merchandising, commissions and consultation, illustration and artwork.
Academic Tutor at Sunderland University
January 1, 2024 - Present
Academic tutor providing tutoring and mentoring across creative disciplines, supporting students through project development, portfolio creation, and professional practice.
Creative Lead and Founder at 6was9 Design
January 1, 2024 - Present
Founder of 6was9 Design, specialising in branding, digital marketing, illustration, and creative consultancy.

Education

BA Hons Social Psychology at Edge Hill University
January 1, 2002 - June 10, 2026
Foundation Degree in Art & Design at City College Brighton & Hove
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
BA Computer Games Art at Teesside University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services