I'm Matthew Downing, an artist and animator with a passion for visual storytelling. I'm a creative thinker who loves art and problem-solving, and I bring open-minded collaboration to every project. I've freelanced in art, graphic design, and animation, created album artwork, and directed/animated a music video. I'm eager to work with a large team or provide independent services to bring ideas to life.

Matthew Downing

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I'm Matthew Downing, an artist and animator with a passion for visual storytelling. I'm a creative thinker who loves art and problem-solving, and I bring open-minded collaboration to every project. I've freelanced in art, graphic design, and animation, created album artwork, and directed/animated a music video. I'm eager to work with a large team or provide independent services to bring ideas to life.

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I’m Matthew Downing, an artist and animator with a passion for visual storytelling. I’m a creative thinker who loves art and problem-solving, and I bring open-minded collaboration to every project.

I’ve freelanced in art, graphic design, and animation, created album artwork, and directed/animated a music video. I’m eager to work with a large team or provide independent services to bring ideas to life.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

VFX Artist at Dear Valerie – Jake O’Connor
February 20, 2024 - June 16, 2024
Contributed VFX for Dear Valerie (2024).
Director and 2D Animator at [PROTOTYPE] – LordNomel
August 5, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Directed and animated a music video for the artist LordNomel’s [PROTOTYPE] project.
Director & 2D Animator at [PROTOTYPE]
January 1, 2024 - Present
Directed and animated the music video for LordNomel's track [PROTOTYPE].
VFX Artist at Jake O’Connor - Dear Valerie
January 1, 2024 - Present
Created visual effects for the music video 'Dear Valerie' (2024).

Education

BTEC L3 National Extended Diploma in Art & Design at Shooters Hill Sixth Form College
September 7, 2018 - July 1, 2022
BA (Hons) Animation - Bachelor of Arts at Ravensbourne University London
September 1, 2022 - October 20, 2025
BTEC L3 National Extended Diploma in Art & Design at Shooters Hill Sixth Form College
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
BA (Hons) Animation - Bachelor of Arts, Lower Second at Ravensbourne University London
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet