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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. I build and refine 3D assets and also contribute voice work and creative content for clients and projects.…

Matthew Arenson

3D Modeler, Voiceover Artist, Illustrator, +7

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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. I build and refine 3D assets and also contribute voice work and creative content for clients and projects.…

Available to hire

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.

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Language

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Work Experience

Artist/Concept Artist/Team Lead at P1

April 1, 2024 - Present

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

2D/3D Generalist / Team Lead at Hexfork

October 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

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 at HexFork

October 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

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 at The Big Picture Machine

September 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020

Created 3D assets for games and animations, developed high-poly to low-poly workflows, authored textures, shaders, and lighting to convey mood, and generated UV maps. Ensured assets followed detailed naming conventions and asset requirements for efficient pipeline integration.

Voice Actor (Independent Contractor) at Big Mouth Talent (represented)

December 1, 2015 - Present

Provided voice for commercial and brand projects, collaborating with clients to complete voiceover deliverables. Worked on assignments including Blue Streak, Designing Digital Inc, and Alphabot, plus voice roles for Macy’s, Zipcar, Ritz Cracker, American Express, and Kool Aid. Contributed to the indie film Coriander And a Penny’s Worth of Lonesome and supported production using Audacity and Adobe Audition. Competent in accents/character voices and adjusting tempo/pitch as needed.

Voice Actor at Big Mouth Talent

December 1, 2015 - Present

Provided voiceover for brands including Macy’s, Zipcar, Ritz Crackers, American Express, and Kool-Aid. Collaborated with clients to deliver polished voiceover projects, and leveraged Audacity and Adobe Audition for editing and delivery. Managed intake, invoicing, and creative assets as part of ongoing engagements.

3D Modeler / 3D Lighting / 2D-3D Environment Artist (Freelance)

June 1, 2015 - Present

Created commissioned and freelance art projects based on customer requirements and proposals. Produced 3D models for video games and developed low-poly models using Autodesk Maya. Created 2D character concept art and drew/modelled 2D-3D environments, and authored textures, shaders, and lighting for 3D assets. Supported related creative services including traditional drawing and cartooning.

Freelance Artist at HexFork

June 1, 2015 - Present

Independent contractor creating 2D/3D art, concept art, and assets for personal and client projects. Led project tasks, produced low-poly models in Maya, created textures, and developed 2D/3D environments.