Matt Ciaglia
Senior Designer / Animator / Art Director
Los Angeles, CA, USABorn and raised in Southern California, I have worked as a creative professional for feature film, television, video games and print pre-press. Although I am primarily self-taught in design, animation and 3D, I have supplemented my education with course work completed at Art Center College of Design. I love design, photography, making things and learning new tools to expand my creative abilities.
My background in creative work is wide and varied. I started in digital pre-press then worked for many years in motion graphics for broadcast and film as an artist, animator, and art director. I have worked on numerous high profile projects from the first Ironman trailer to main title sequences for Marvel and several commercials. I have also worked in the world of gaming, where I designed in-game art assets, motion graphics, icons, and UI platforms.
As an experienced art director, I am proficient in managing design projects, working with and directing creative subcontractors, developing guiding stories for projects, researching creative solutions to difficult problems, budgeting and collaborating.
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My background in creative work is wide and varied. I started in digital pre-press then worked for many years in motion graphics for broadcast and film as an artist, animator, and art director. I have worked on numerous high profile projects from the first Ironman trailer to main title sequences for Marvel and several commercials. I have also worked in the world of gaming, where I designed in-game art assets, motion graphics, icons, and UI platforms.
As an experienced art director, I am proficient in managing design projects, working with and directing creative subcontractors, developing guiding stories for projects, researching creative solutions to difficult problems, budgeting and collaborating.
This is my Resume: http://mattciaglia.com/
This is for Fun: http://mattciaglia.tumblr.com/
https://www.behance.net/mattciaglia
Work Experience
Universal Pictures
Senior Motion Designer
As a 2D/3D designer and animator specializing in motion graphics, I work with the Creative Operations team at Universal Pictures Marketing to bring ideas to life. With a versatile approach to design and conceptual thinking, I am able to work independently or with cross-functional teams to consistently execute on creative and strategic ideas. I specialize in designing and producing animation and editing for various mediums, including TV, film, social media, and outdoor advertising. #motiongraphics #designer #animator #marcom"
Recent Projects:
Universal Monster x Fortnite Project
Reels:
Global Talent Development and Inclusion: Music Reel 2019, 2020, 2022
LIMA Reel and Booth Loops, 2017-2022
Peacock Reels 2020-2022 (Fall Movies & Upfronts)
Trolls Power of Brand Reel 2019
Trolls Success Reel 2017
Power of Universal 2019 & 2022
Illumination CinemonCon Reels
Dreamworks Reels
Utilize the following tools:
Besides After Effects, Premiere, Cinema 4D, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Zbrush, InDesign, Maya, and typeface creation apps were less frequently used.
VFX abilities: Tracking, Roto, and Paint
Recent Projects:
Universal Monster x Fortnite Project
Reels:
Global Talent Development and Inclusion: Music Reel 2019, 2020, 2022
LIMA Reel and Booth Loops, 2017-2022
Peacock Reels 2020-2022 (Fall Movies & Upfronts)
Trolls Power of Brand Reel 2019
Trolls Success Reel 2017
Power of Universal 2019 & 2022
Illumination CinemonCon Reels
Dreamworks Reels
Utilize the following tools:
Besides After Effects, Premiere, Cinema 4D, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Zbrush, InDesign, Maya, and typeface creation apps were less frequently used.
VFX abilities: Tracking, Roto, and Paint
January 2015
- Present
Universal City, California, United States
Trailer Park
Art Director / Senior Motion Designer
As a Title Designer and Art Director specializing in theatrical motion graphics, I have strong conceptual, design, and typographic abilities. I am able to employ creative problem-solving skills and have a desire to learn and assist others on my team. I have experience collaborating with Creative Directors to develop and present ideas, as well as a good understanding of the steps and workflows required to complete tasks efficiently. In addition, I have mentored and led teams of freelancers, interns, and junior designers in various aspects of production and best practices.
Disney, Warner Bros., Universal, and Sony Pictures were among our clients.
#artdirector #theatrical #design #motiongraphics #trailerpark #disney #warnerbros #universal
Disney, Warner Bros., Universal, and Sony Pictures were among our clients.
#artdirector #theatrical #design #motiongraphics #trailerpark #disney #warnerbros #universal
June 2012
- December 2014
California, United States
Insomniac Games
Motion Graphic Designer / Visual Designer
As a designer and animator, I specialize in marketing materials, motion graphics, game capture, and other creative services for projects such as Fuse, Overwatch, Resistance 3, and Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time. My skills include iconography, typography, brand marks, and the production, reproduction, and finishing of graphics. I am proficient in industry-standard tools such as Photoshop, After Effects, Cinema 4D, and Illustrator, and have experience with less frequently used tools such as Zbrush, Maya, and typeface creation apps. I also have skills in visual effects, including tracking, roto, and painting, and am familiar with tools used in game development, such as Perforce, the Insomniac Engine, and custom tools. #gameindustry #videogames
As a designer and animator, I specialize in marketing materials, motion graphics, game capture, and other creative services for projects such as Fuse, Overwatch, Resistance 3, and Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time. My skills include iconography, typography, brand marks, and the production, reproduction, and finishing of graphics. I am proficient in industry-standard tools such as Photoshop, After Effects, Cinema 4D, and Illustrator, and have experience with less frequently used tools such as Zbrush, Maya, and typeface creation apps. I also have skills in visual effects, including tracking, roto, and painting, and am familiar with tools used in game development, such as Perforce, the Insomniac Engine, and custom tools. #gameindustry #videogames
As a designer and animator, I specialize in marketing materials, motion graphics, game capture, and other creative services for projects such as Fuse, Overwatch, Resistance 3, and Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time. My skills include iconography, typography, brand marks, and the production, reproduction, and finishing of graphics. I am proficient in industry-standard tools such as Photoshop, After Effects, Cinema 4D, and Illustrator, and have experience with less frequently used tools such as Zbrush, Maya, and typeface creation apps. I also have skills in visual effects, including tracking, roto, and painting, and am familiar with tools used in game development, such as Perforce, the Insomniac Engine, and custom tools. #gameindustry #videogames
December 2009
- July 2012
California, United States
Education
Gnomon School Of Visual Effects
Class
Maya Class
November 2009
- February 2010
Hollywood, California, United States
Languages
English (Native),