Matt Thorup
Matt Thorup
Former Lead/Senior Character Artist at EPIC Games
SLC, United States

Summary

Senior Character Artist and Character Lead with +15 years of experience in AAA game
development, specializing in the whole Character creation pipeline, from High Poly sculpting,
Concept design, and final low poly in-game models. Expert in bringing Characters to life,
collaborating across disciplines and working with Global IP partners.
● Led multiple teams including Leading Character art for Special Projects at Epic,
Leading live game and character development with Fortnite.
● Visual Development Artist on Disney Infinity, Lead and Visual Development Art
for Epic Game Special Projects
● Season Mentor and Teacher
I also teach a variety of ZBrush tutorials at gumroad.com/redbeard

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Skills

Art LeadArt DirectionZBrushPhotoshopCharacter DesignCharacter ModelingMayaKeyshot3D PrintingMentorshipUnreal Engine

Software proficiency

ZBrush
ZBrush
Keyshot
Keyshot
Photoshop
Photoshop
3DCoat
3DCoat
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
Maya
Maya
Marmoset Toolbag
Marmoset Toolbag

Productions

    • Video Game
      Fortnite
    • Year
      2017
    • Role
      Character Artist
    • Company
      Epic Games
    • Video Game
      Disney Infinity 1-3
    • Year
      2022
    • Role
      Character Artist
    • Company
      Disney Interactive

Experience

  • Senior Character Artist at Epic Games
    Salt Lake City, US
    March 2017 - Present

  • Character Artist at ChAIR Entertainment
    West Jordan, United States of America
    March 2016 - Present

  • Senior Character Artist at Disney Interactive
    Salt Lake City, United States of America
    December 2012 - February 2016

    Character Artist