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Matthew Arenson

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Chicago-based 3D modeler, voiceover talent, and cartoonist with a strong drive to create, collaborate, and keep learning across art, animation, and production workflows.

About

Chicago-based 3D modeler, voiceover talent, and cartoonist with a strong drive to create, collaborate, and keep learning across art, animation, and production workflows. I build and refine 3D assets and also contribute voice work and creative content for clients and projects.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined May 2023

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 8 roles

Artist/Concept Artist/Team Lead · P1Apr 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

Part-time role focusing on artist and concept art leadership, driving visual direction and team collaboration on ongoing projects.

2D/3D Generalist / Team Lead · HexforkOct 2023 – Jan 2024 · 4 mos

Created and led aspects of player-first video games for charities and educational purposes. Utilized leadership and organizational skills to schedule team meetings, assign tasks, and stay focused on goals. Developed low poly models with Autodesk Maya and contributed to both 2D concept art and 3D asset production including textures.

2D/3D Generalist · HexForkOct 2023 – Jan 2024 · 4 mos

Remote work developing player-focused video games for charities and educational purposes. Led teams, scheduled meetings, and assigned tasks; produced low-poly models, textures, and 2D concept art.

3D Artist · The Big Picture MachineSep 2020 – Dec 2020 · 4 mos
Voice Actor (Independent Contractor) · Big Mouth Talent (represented)Dec 2015 – Present · 11 yrs
Voice Actor · Big Mouth TalentDec 2015 – Present · 11 yrs
3D Modeler / 3D Lighting / 2D-3D Environment Artist (Freelance)Jun 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 6 mos
Freelance Artist · HexForkJun 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 6 mos

Education

BA Animation + Cinema · Columbia College Chicago2012 – 2017
BA Animation + Cinema · Columbia College Chicago2012 – 2017

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