Hi, I’m Matthew Tam, a 3D animator and animation supervisor with extensive experience leading teams and delivering high-quality animation for television. I thrive on shaping a show’s visual style, guiding artists, and collaborating with directors, producers, and engineers to keep projects on track. My passion is blending storytelling with technical craft to create moments that resonate with audiences. I enjoy mentoring animators, refining workflows, and staying hands-on with blocking/animation passes, and shot reviews. I’m excited to bring my collaborative approach and love of animation to new projects and teams.…

Matthew Tam

Hi, I’m Matthew Tam, a 3D animator and animation supervisor with extensive experience leading teams and delivering high-quality animation for television. I thrive on shaping a show’s visual style, guiding artists, and collaborating with directors, producers, and engineers to keep projects on track. My passion is blending storytelling with technical craft to create moments that resonate with audiences. I enjoy mentoring animators, refining workflows, and staying hands-on with blocking/animation passes, and shot reviews. I’m excited to bring my collaborative approach and love of animation to new projects and teams.…

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Hi, I’m Matthew Tam, a 3D animator and animation supervisor with extensive experience leading teams and delivering high-quality animation for television. I thrive on shaping a show’s visual style, guiding artists, and collaborating with directors, producers, and engineers to keep projects on track. My passion is blending storytelling with technical craft to create moments that resonate with audiences.
I enjoy mentoring animators, refining workflows, and staying hands-on with blocking/animation passes, and shot reviews. I’m excited to bring my collaborative approach and love of animation to new projects and teams.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Animator at Wild Brain Studios
April 1, 2023 - October 18, 2025
Responsible for looking after a team of animators to ensure they are acclimated with the show's style and workflows.
Animation Supervisor at Wild Brain Studios
April 1, 2023 - August 15, 2025
Responsible for leading a team of animators, overseeing quality, and ensuring consistency in the show's style.
Senior Animator at Wild Brain Studios
August 1, 2022 - October 18, 2025
Responsible for mentoring and supporting the team to maintain alignment with the show's animation style.
3D Animator at Blaze and the Monster Machines
July 1, 2021 - October 18, 2025
Created 3D animation from blocking to final passes.
Head Runner at Double Negative Visual Effects (DNGE)
January 1, 2018 - October 18, 2025
Delegating tasks to Runners and ensuring they stay on task with queries and employee requests.
Production Runner at Double Negative Visual Effects (DNGE)
July 1, 2017 - April 1, 2018
Responding to all requests from employees using a ticketing system (JIRA); setting up client meetings and assisting with inventory and supplies.

Education

Bachelor of Media Arts, Animation at Emily Carr University of Art and Design
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Anim Squad Intermediate Animation at Anim Squad
January 1, 2017 - October 18, 2025
Cartoon Animation Workshop at Animation Mentor
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment