matthew.dearaujo@gmail.com
www.mdanimated.com
Parsippany, NJ 07054
OBJECTIVE
To utilize my education and years of
experience to obtain a successful and
challenging career in the animation and
design industry, continue to learn about
new and emerging design trends, and to
expand my software and product
knowledge.
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
Fitech
Consultants
Fairfield, NJ
10 / 2014 - Present
Branford Hall
Career Institute
Parsippany, NJ
08 / 2012 - Present
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science / Game Art & Design
Graduation Date / September 2009
SKILLS
Skill Sets
Animation, Modeling, Rigging, Skinning,
Graphic Design, Branding, Logo Design,
Illustration, Web Design/Development,
Video Editing, Motion Graphics
(201) 787-7703
Black Rocket
Productions
NJ
06 / 2012 - 08 / 2012
Programs/Languages
Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Flash,
Dreamweaver, Premiere Pro, After
Effects, HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP,
Wordpress, Bootstrap, 3ds Max, Maya,
ZBrush, Mudbox, Word, Powerpoint
Wither Studios
Pittsburgh, PA
08 / 2011 - 08 / 2012
Fearless Studios
San Francisco, CA
01 / 2011 - 04 / 2011
Graphic/Web Designer
Design promotional and
marketing materials including
brochures, posters, pamphlets,
e-blasts, and powerpoints for
in-house and corporate events
Graphic Design &
Animation Instructor
Teach the basics and
fundamentals of graphic/web
design and animation using the
Adobe Creative Suite / Manage
classroom activities and track
student progress / Relate
program information to other
departments / Assist in student
scheduling and managing
department resources
Lead/Assistant Instructor
Walk students through creating
their own games in a one week
time-frame / Teach the important
aspects and fundamentals of
video game design / Provide
instruction of new software and
guidance through the creation
process
3D Animator
Character rigging/skinning and
animation for in-game and
cutscenes
3D Animator Intern
Character rigging/skinning and
gameplay animation for
unreleased project