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I'm a 3D animator specializing in creature and character animation, with experience gained through internships and mentor-led training. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced studios, translating creative ideas into lively characters and believable performances. I’m motivated to contribute to innovative projects that bring characters to life. Outside of work, I enjoy Brazilian jiu-jitsu, gaming, sketching, and playing musical instruments, and I always look for opportunities to grow my craft and collaborate with others on exciting projects.…I'm a 3D animator specializing in creature and character animation, with experience gained through internships and mentor-led training. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced studios, translating creative ideas into lively characters and believable performances. I’m motivated to contribute to innovative projects that bring characters to life. Outside of work, I enjoy Brazilian jiu-jitsu, gaming, sketching, and playing musical instruments, and I always look for opportunities to grow my craft and collaborate with others on exciting projects.

Matthew de Villiers

3D Animator, Animator, Character Rigger, +2

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I'm a 3D animator specializing in creature and character animation, with experience gained through internships and mentor-led training. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced studios, translating creative ideas into lively characters and believable performances. I’m motivated to contribute to innovative projects that bring characters to life. Outside of work, I enjoy Brazilian jiu-jitsu, gaming, sketching, and playing musical instruments, and I always look for opportunities to grow my craft and collaborate with others on exciting projects.…I'm a 3D animator specializing in creature and character animation, with experience gained through internships and mentor-led training. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced studios, translating creative ideas into lively characters and believable performances. I’m motivated to contribute to innovative projects that bring characters to life. Outside of work, I enjoy Brazilian jiu-jitsu, gaming, sketching, and playing musical instruments, and I always look for opportunities to grow my craft and collaborate with others on exciting projects.

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I’m a 3D animator specializing in creature and character animation, with experience gained through internships and mentor-led training. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced studios, translating creative ideas into lively characters and believable performances. I’m motivated to contribute to innovative projects that bring characters to life.

Outside of work, I enjoy Brazilian jiu-jitsu, gaming, sketching, and playing musical instruments, and I always look for opportunities to grow my craft and collaborate with others on exciting projects.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Work Experience

Intern at Sea Monster Entertainment

January 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025

Created and textured 3D assets for projects and games in a professional studio environment, contributing to visually engaging digital content. Conducted playtesting to evaluate gameplay mechanics, user interaction, and asset integration, providing feedback that improved overall quality and player experience. Gained hands-on exposure to collaborative production workflows in a multidisciplinary team of animators, game designers and developers.

Intern at Hailr

January 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025

Gained insight into the business operations of the game design industry, exploring the intersection of creative development, project management, and commercial strategies in a dynamic studio environment. Supported administrative tasks including documentation, research on industry trends, competitive strategies, and data collection. Developed a holistic understanding of how business practices support and enhance creative processes in game development, fostering skills in cross-functional collaboration.