Hi, I'm Matthew Hill. I have a passion for working both independently and collaboratively on a wide range of creative projects. With a positive attitude and strong communication skills, I strive to bring enthusiasm and dedication to every team I'm part of. I enjoy creating content from start to finish—from filming to adding motion graphics and VFX in post-production, using professional tools like Adobe CC, Davinci Resolve, Blender, and Cinema4D. I take pride in delivering results that meet and exceed client expectations, and I love sharing my knowledge by teaching other animators. I'm always eager to explore new creative ideas and workflows to produce high-quality visual content for film trailers and campaigns.

Matthew Hill

Hi, I'm Matthew Hill. I have a passion for working both independently and collaboratively on a wide range of creative projects. With a positive attitude and strong communication skills, I strive to bring enthusiasm and dedication to every team I'm part of. I enjoy creating content from start to finish—from filming to adding motion graphics and VFX in post-production, using professional tools like Adobe CC, Davinci Resolve, Blender, and Cinema4D. I take pride in delivering results that meet and exceed client expectations, and I love sharing my knowledge by teaching other animators. I'm always eager to explore new creative ideas and workflows to produce high-quality visual content for film trailers and campaigns.

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Hi, I’m Matthew Hill. I have a passion for working both independently and collaboratively on a wide range of creative projects. With a positive attitude and strong communication skills, I strive to bring enthusiasm and dedication to every team I’m part of. I enjoy creating content from start to finish—from filming to adding motion graphics and VFX in post-production, using professional tools like Adobe CC, Davinci Resolve, Blender, and Cinema4D.

I take pride in delivering results that meet and exceed client expectations, and I love sharing my knowledge by teaching other animators. I’m always eager to explore new creative ideas and workflows to produce high-quality visual content for film trailers and campaigns.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Motion Graphics Middleweight at Picture Production Company
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Worked full-time from a London studio to localise and create assets for film trailers both online and broadcast. Managed high-pressure, short-deadline briefs to localise text graphics and interpreted After Effects packages from out-of-house studios. Created dynamic concept captions used internationally on broadcast and online for campaigns including Bullet Train, The Woman King, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, Hotel Transylvania 4, and A Man Called Otto. Supervised team members providing technical and creative support, and restructured workflow methods to enhance campaign design.
Motion Graphics Middleweight at Digital Media Services
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Promoted from Motion Graphics Graduate to Middleweight over three years. Responsibilities included overseeing GFX department production during shifts to maximize output and efficiency, managing interpersonal relations and objectives of team members, and localising and creating original assets for social media and broadcast film campaigns.
Motion Graphics Animator at PRS For Music
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Freelance role designing and producing a 5-minute informational corporate video explaining the complex Elixir application via motion graphics. Used After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator to animate vector images, executed the production pipeline from storyboard to final animation, and incorporated feedback from management.
VFX Artist at Wasp Video
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Collaborated on a feature film project called Ragdoll, tasked with tracking motion graphic stitches onto an actor. Skills used included digital drawing in Photoshop, colour grading, 2D motion tracking, warp keyframing, and compositing in After Effects.
VFX Assistant at University of Central Lancashire
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Co-produced visual effects on a university-sponsored promotional video celebrating 100 years of UCLAN. Utilized After Effects for motion tracking, 2.5D asset placement, particles, masking, and colour grading while collaborating closely with clients to achieve desired results.
Teaching Assistant at 3Dami Animation course, UCL
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Assisted three teams of 10 students to create 3D animated shorts by covering animated storytelling, 3D modelling, character animation, and editing. Supported workflow pipelines to meet strict time constraints and developed skills in modeling, texturing, rigging, animating, rendering, and compositing.
Motion Graphics Middleweight at Picture Production Company
January 1, 2023 - June 23, 2024
Worked full-time in a London studio localising and creating graphic assets for film trailers broadcast online and on TV. Managed high-pressure projects with short deadlines, often interpreting After Effects packages from external studios. Created dynamic concept captions for international broadcast and online use, contributing to campaigns for films like Bullet Train, The Woman King, Lyle Lyle Crocodile, Hotel Transylvania 4, and A Man Called Otto. Supervised and supported team members to resolve technical issues and improved workflow processes.
Motion Graphics Middleweight at Digital Media Services
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Progressed from Graduate to Middleweight over 3 years, with responsibilities including team management and executing technical work on high-profile film campaigns. Oversaw GFX department production during shifts to maximize output and efficiency. Maintained strong team relations and managed objectives. Created and localised original assets for social media and broadcast platforms.
Motion Graphics Animator at PRS For Music
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Freelance role to design and produce a 5-minute corporate video using motion graphics to explain the Elixir application. Used After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator to animate vector images and followed the motion graphics pipeline from storyboard through to final animation. Produced dailies and applied feedback from the management team.
VFX Artist at Wasp Video
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Collaborated on a feature film "Ragdoll" tracking motion graphic stitches onto an actor using After Effects. Utilized Photoshop for digital drawing and color grading, and performed 2D motion tracking including warp keyframing and compositing.
VFX Assistant at University of Central Lancashire
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Co-produced visual effects on a university promotional video celebrating UCLAN’s 100 year anniversary. Worked with Adobe After Effects for motion tracking, 2.5D asset placement, particles, masking, and color grading. Collaborated closely with clients to fulfill project goals.
Teaching Assistant at 3Dami Animation course
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Supported three teams of students in producing 3D animated shorts covering storytelling, 3D modelling, character animation, and editing. Ensured workflow efficiency under tight time constraints and helped develop skills in rigging, animating, rendering, and compositing.

Education

BA Digital Visual Effects (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Sixth Form College at City and Islington Sixth Form College
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
GCSE at The Compton School
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014
BA Digital Visual Effects (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Student Leadership Programme at Albany University, New York
May 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018
A levels at City and Islington Sixth Form College
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
GCSEs at The Compton School
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization