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Matt Walsh

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I’m a multi-skilled creative, art director and visual storyteller with a strong foundation in real-world production across design, branding, animation, video, signage, retail environments and digital content.

About

I’m a multi-skilled creative, art director and visual storyteller with a strong foundation in real-world production across design, branding, animation, video, signage, retail environments and digital content.

My background includes creative direction, brand development, motion graphics, television commercials, music video content, large-format visual communication and hands-on production. I’ve worked across commercial, retail, government, entertainment and small business projects, helping clients turn ideas into clear, distinctive and practical visual outcomes.

I’m comfortable working from early concept through to finished execution, including visual direction, campaign ideas, moodboards, design systems, video concepts, content development and production-ready artwork. I understand how to balance creativity with budget, timelines, brand consistency and real-world delivery.

I’m also engaged with emerging AI tools and use them where useful for concept development, visual exploration and workflow efficiency — while keeping the creative thinking, judgment and final direction human-led.

My strength is helping clients develop a visual style and communication approach that feels authentic, consistent and audience-aware, while still being practical enough to deliver across real-world channels.

  • Joined July 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Retail
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Professional Services

Projects · 1

This is a quick overview of selected work from my broader creative portfolio. It includes examples across design, branding, animation, video, visual communication, signage, digital content and production. The work shown is only a snapshot of my experience, but it gives a sense of my range as a multi-skilled creative and art director — from concept development and visual storytelling through to practical, production-ready outcomes for clients across different industries.

  • Animator
  • Art Director
  • Graphic Designer
  • +1

Work experience· 9 roles

Managing Director / Owner · SIGNWAVEJan 2012 – Dec 2026 · 15 yrs

Led a visual communication business delivering brand implementation, retail/environmental graphics, wayfinding, large-format communication and production-ready outcomes. Managed creative, production, supplier and installation workflows across multiple concurrent client projects. Translated brand guidelines into consistent real-world creative across retail, healthcare, fuel, government and commercial environments. Developed templates, artwork systems and production checks to support repeatable assets, multi-site rollout consistency and quality control. Worked directly with clients, suppliers, project managers and installers to align creative intent with practical production and delivery requirements.

Digital Media Creative · Coles GroupJan 2009 – Dec 2012 · 4 yrs

Created and managed high-volume motion, digital and campaign assets for a national retail network across marketing departments, agency partners and technical channels. Created and distributed 3,000+ motion and digital media assets across 700+ stores, maintaining consistency across high-volume retail communication. Produced motion graphics, eDMs, POS screen content and campaign assets for Coles Online, Coles Express and broader group marketing activity. Worked with agency partners including The Campaign Palace and Whippet across campaign, animatic, animation and character-based creative. Serviced various marketing departments with visual communication projects.

3D Modeller & Animator · Klinik DesignJan 2008 – Dec 2008 · 1 yr

Created 3D models and animated fly-through visualisations for “Battlefronts” (Nine Network), helping audiences compare competing home renovation concepts. Translated landscape design plans into clear visual presentations supporting storytelling, audience engagement and decision-making.

Storyboard Artist & 3D Modeller · Hackett FilmsJan 2008 – Dec 2009 · 2 yrs
Creative Director / Founder · Keyframe CopsJan 2008 – Present · 18 yrs 11 mos
Digital Media Consultant · Coles Myer (Later Coles Group)Jan 1998 – Dec 2008 · 11 yrs
Multimedia Designer · Champney InteractiveJan 1997 – Dec 1998 · 2 yrs
Multimedia Designer · AdacelJan 1996 – Dec 1996 · 1 yr

Certifications and awards

Diploma of Screen (Advanced 3D – Maya, After Effects and Premiere)2007 – 2008
Diploma of Multimedia1995 – 1996

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