I’m an award-winning character animator and motion graphics artist with strong complementary skills across design, illustration, and film making. Over several decades I’ve delivered animated, motion-graphics, and design work for clients including the BBC, Virgin, Colgate, and Marks & Spencer’s, bringing stories to life through clear communication, expressive character work, and emotive visual storytelling. In recent years I’ve led creative production as an Art Director at Motiv Productions, producing, overseeing, animating, and designing explainer videos, adverts, and short films in a range of styles—work that earned nominations and awards, including a Royal Television Society award for animation. Since January 2025, I’ve been working freelance across pre-production, production, and post for animated projects, supporting clients such as Silverstone, the Lloyds Bank group, and the NHS while continuing to focus on craft, collaboration, and impactful results.…

Matthew Robson

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I’m an award-winning character animator and motion graphics artist with strong complementary skills across design, illustration, and film making. Over several decades I’ve delivered animated, motion-graphics, and design work for clients including the BBC, Virgin, Colgate, and Marks & Spencer’s, bringing stories to life through clear communication, expressive character work, and emotive visual storytelling. In recent years I’ve led creative production as an Art Director at Motiv Productions, producing, overseeing, animating, and designing explainer videos, adverts, and short films in a range of styles—work that earned nominations and awards, including a Royal Television Society award for animation. Since January 2025, I’ve been working freelance across pre-production, production, and post for animated projects, supporting clients such as Silverstone, the Lloyds Bank group, and the NHS while continuing to focus on craft, collaboration, and impactful results.…

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I’m an award-winning character animator and motion graphics artist with strong complementary skills across design, illustration, and film making. Over several decades I’ve delivered animated, motion-graphics, and design work for clients including the BBC, Virgin, Colgate, and Marks & Spencer’s, bringing stories to life through clear communication, expressive character work, and emotive visual storytelling.

In recent years I’ve led creative production as an Art Director at Motiv Productions, producing, overseeing, animating, and designing explainer videos, adverts, and short films in a range of styles—work that earned nominations and awards, including a Royal Television Society award for animation. Since January 2025, I’ve been working freelance across pre-production, production, and post for animated projects, supporting clients such as Silverstone, the Lloyds Bank group, and the NHS while continuing to focus on craft, collaboration, and impactful results.

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Work Experience

Freelance Film Maker
January 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance film maker working across pre-production, production, and post for a variety of animated projects, with an emphasis on clear communication and emotive content. Clients include Silverstone, Lloyds Bank group and the NHS.
Art Director at Motiv Productions
January 1, 2019 - September 30, 2024
Art direction for online video content, including producing, overseeing, animating, and designing a wide range of animated work. Produced explainer videos, adverts, and short films across varied styles, working both collaboratively and independently; involved in end-to-end delivery of creative outputs. Recognised with multiple awards, including a Royal Television Society Award for animation.
Designer / Animator
September 1, 2001 - December 31, 2019
Designer and animator across internet, internal communications, and broadcast projects. Delivered character animation and motion graphics for a number of studios and platforms, contributing to award-winning work.
Motion Designer at Peppiate Sharpe
September 1, 2000 - March 31, 2001
Six-month freelance contract developing an in-house new-media department in Leeds. Produced websites for the BBC and created broadcast animation using Flash and After Effects for title sequences and adverts.
New Media Designer at The Works
May 1, 1998 - September 30, 2000
Owned production for the new-media department and delivered CD-ROMs, corporate video, websites, and 3D animation. Managed work across accounts including UEFA and the National Railway Museum, among others.
Web Designer at Networks
October 1, 1997 - February 28, 1998
Worked as part of the internet design branch during a transition period following an acquisition. Delivered web design projects for accounts including the PFA and Northumbrian Water.
Junior Web Designer at Internet Development Ltd
February 1, 1997 - October 31, 1997
Created corporate and consumer websites for a range of clients. Worked on websites including Greenflag, Budget, KPMG, and IMPACT.
Junior Print Designer at Baker House Pub
August 1, 1996 - October 31, 1996
Produced monthly magazine content for the licensed trade, using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Quark.
Designer / Animator at Bradford Festival TV
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995
Joined Hammerhead Productions to run the graphics department for a four-month run of a public access cable station, delivering graphics and animation support.
Designer / Animator
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994
Completed various freelance contracts for NORWEB and Hammerhead Productions. Worked on 'Dr Carefree’s Casebook' (a stop-motion training video) and 'Switch on to English' (an illustrated comic-book supporting an English language learning course for the Asian community in Bradford).
Designer / Animator (Freelance)
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1994
Freelance contracts including work for NORWEB and Hammerhead Productions. Projects included a stop-motion training video ('Dr Carefree’s Casebook') and an illustrated comic-book ('Switch on to English') supporting an English language learning course for the Asian community in Bradford.
Illustrator at Soft & Found
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1994
Designed ranges of greeting cards (humor and general) and helped with stand design for trade fairs in Harrogate and Birmingham.
Founder/Owner and Chauffeur at Benchmark Chauffeur Driven cars
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 2020
In his late 40s, started his own chauffeur-driven car business and drove for over 20 years, transporting celebrities, politicians, and local clients across the county in a fleet that he ultimately settled on being largely Jaguar vehicles.
Trainee Animator at Hammerhead
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992
Year-long work placement under an employment-training scheme, learning basic skills in video production, editing, drawn animation, and administration. Completed phone and touch-typing courses as part of the placement.
Trainee Animator (Placement) at Hammerhead
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1992
Employment-training placement covering video production, editing, drawn animation, and administration. Also completed phone and touch-typing courses.
Salesman (company salesman) at Father’s Leeds factory (name not provided)
January 1, 1965 - Present
Worked as a salesman for his father’s factory in Leeds in his early 20s, enjoying the role and the driving associated with company life.

Education

at Leeds Grammar School
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026
Foundation pre-BA in Art and Design; First Diploma in Art and Design at Jacob Kramer
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1989
GCSEs / O Levels (7 O levels including English, Technical drawing, Mathematics, Geography, Art and Design; plus Science O levels in principle and application) at Abbey Grange
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1987
First Diploma in Art and Design (Foundation pre-BA in Art and Design) at Jacob Kramer
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
Seven O levels (including English, Technical drawing, Mathematics, Geography, Art and Design; two Science O levels in principle and in application) at Abbey Grange
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1987

Qualifications

Territorial Army service (rank reached Major; unit/record not provided)
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026
Yoga (20 years practice); Chinese martial arts (20 years practice)
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Transportation & Logistics, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Education
    London City Airport

    Series of health and safety animations featuring a group of engaging, hazard prone LCY staff