Matt Howard
Illustrator
Highly experienced across the board, Matt has worked for over 20 years in both live action and animation, for film, TV, advertising, music and events.
Adaptable and calm under pressure, he enjoys the diversity of jobs that he works on and the variety of clients. "It's always great to see a director light up when they see their script turned into images for the first time, giving them confidence and belief in their vision as a whole..." says Matt.
Whether you know exactly what you want, or would like creative input at an early stage, Matt is just as at home suggesting ideas and creative solutions as he is at committing those ideas to images. Using a simple line and minimal tonal palette, he is most suited to creating non-fussy, energetic artwork, that connects with the viewer.
"My style is really born out of necessity and the demands of the deadline-driven culture we live in…"
- Matt Howard
Selected credits
TV Commercials / Branded Content
| Date | Prod Co / Agency | Brand / Title | Type | Director | Role | |
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2022 - Dec |
Fly UX Ltd |
The Service Org |
Book |
Kate Tarling |
Illustrator |
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2022 - May |
Partizan |
Strongbow "Force of Nature" |
TVC |
Djawid Hakimyar |
Storyboard Artist/Visualiser |
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2021 - Mar |
Twelfth Man |
Champion's League Mascot |
Branded Content |
Michael Berthon |
Character Designer |
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2020 - Feb |
Iconoclast |
Pepsi |
TVC |
Mees Pijnenburg, Harriet Towler |
Storyboard Artist/Visualiser |
Features & TV Drama
| Date(s) | Type | Director | Producer | Role | |
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2016 - May |
TV Drama Documentary |
Darren Wall |
|
Concept Artist, Background Artist |
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2015 - December |
Feature Film |
Vaughn Stein |
Tom Ackerley, Josey McNamara, David Barron |
Concept Designer, Storyboard Artist |
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2007 March |
Feature Documentary |
Chris Atkins, Simon Robson |
Kurt Engfehr, Christina Slater |
Illustrator, Key frame animator |
Experiential / Live events
| Date | Prod Co / Agency | Brand / Title | Director | Producer | Role |
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2017 - Jan |
LCI |
Xian China Celebration |
Andrew Day |
|
Storyboard Artist/Character Designer |
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2016 - Jun |
Imagination |
Innovation Lab/Jaguar Landrover |
Mark Chapple, Alex Osman, Alison Perry, Nick Burdett |
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Concept Visualiser |
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2015 - Oct |
Planet Jump |
Negramaro - Concert Animation |
Darren Wall |
Darren Wall |
Creative Director/Key frame Illustrator |
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2015 - Apr |
LCI |
Dubai Milan Expo |
Charles Rosendaal |
|
Concept Designer/Storyboard Artist |
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2014 - Sep |
LCI |
Saudi National Day Celebrations |
Andrew Day |
|
Concept Designer/Storyboard Artist |
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2013 - Nov |
LCI |
Visit Malaysia Event |
Andrew Day |
|
Concept Designer/Storyboard Artist |
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2013 - Oct |
Planet Jump |
BAFTA Awards Ceremony |
Darren Wall |
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Character and Comic Book Illustrator/Key Frame Animator |
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2013 - Jan |
LCI |
Xian China Celebration |
Andrew Day |
|
Concept Visualiser |
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2012 - May |
LCI |
World Gas Conference Kuala Lumpur |
Andrew Day |
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Storyboard Artist/Design Content for video mapping |
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2011 - Jul |
LCI |
National Gallery Leonardo Da Vinci Exhibition |
Andrew Day |
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Concept Designer/Projection Illustrator |
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2010 - Sep |
LCI |
Nissan Juke Launch Event |
Andrew Day |
|
Concept Designer/Storyboard Artist |
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2010 - Jan |
LCI |
Ocean Park China |
Andrew Day |
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Concept Designer/Storyboard Artist |
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2007 - Aug |
LCI |
Singapore Marina Bay Show |
Andrew Day |
|
Visualiser/Concept Designer |
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2004 - Mar |
LCI |
Xian Lake Show China |
Andrew Day |
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Concept Designer/visualiser |
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2003 - Mar |
LCI |
Samsung/Matrix Launch |
Andrew Day |
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Storyboard Artist/Visualiser |
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2002 - Mar |
LCI |
Phoenix City Laser Show China |
Andrew Day |
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Visualiser |
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2001 - Mar |
LCI |
Saudi Kings Birthday Celebration Stage Show |
Andrew Day |
|
Visualiser |
Animation
| Date | Prod Co / Agency | Brand / Title | Role |
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2005 - May |
CHASE ANIMATION |
VARIOUS - 1 YEAR CONTRACT |
Senior Designer/Creative Director |
Countries Worked in
- China
- Dubai
- Europe
- Malaysia
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Singapore
- St. Lucia
- U.S.A
Education
- 1992 – 1995 University of the West Of England - BA(Hons) Illustration 2:1
- 1991 – 1992 Middlesex University Foundation Diploma – Art &Design
- 8 G.C.S.E.s - O Level equivalent
- 2 A Levels
Production Companies Worked with
- BBC
- Blue Zoo
- Cartoon Network
- Clandestine Films
- Disney
- Engine
- Exposure Films
- Found
- Framestore
- Glassworks
- Hit Entertainment
- ITV
- Imagination
- Incredibull
- Kudos
- LCI
- MTV Networks Europe
- Maverick Media
- Momentum
- Nexus Productions
- Nickelodeon
- Partizan
- Passion Pictures
- Planet Jump
- Platinum Films – Pinewood Studios
- Premier
- Ridley Scott Ass
- Skaramoosh
- Sky
- Vice Magazine
Brands Worked with
- Hyundai
- Nike
- Ronaldo CR7
- Toyota
- Coca-Cola
- Issey Miyake
- BMW
- Tom Ford Eyewear
- Barclays
- Strongbow
- Braun
- Pepsi
- Neom
- BAFTA
- Sony
- Metaxa
- Amazon
- Tescos
- Epson
- Lego
- Fairy
- Bold
- Pfizer
- Victorinox
- Clarks
- Nintendo
- GoCompare
- Johnnie Walker
- B&Q
- Burberry
- Argos
- Mortlach
- Volvic
- Rolls-Royce
- McDonalds
- Carte D'or
- Adidas
- Emirates
- Take That
- Peugeot
- Mitsubishi
- HSBC
- Cadbury
- Shell
- Heineken
- Champions League
- Sainsburys
- Penhaligons
- Disney
- Superdrug
- Jaguar Landrover
- Lexus
- Suzuki
- Nio
- Aston Martin
- Finnair
- Dixons
- Nissan
- BP
- HS2
- E.ON
- Aptamil
Ad Agencies Worked with
- VCCP
- AKQA
- WPP
- Havas
Genres Worked in
- Drama
- Thriller
- Action
- Neo Noir
- Sci-fi
- Crime
- Documentary
- History
- Action
- Games
- Animation
- Children's Animation
- Comedy
- Surreal Comedy
- Shorts
- Music Video
- Teen Drama
- Music Video
Technical Skills
- Photoshop - Intermediate
- InDesign - Basic
- Sketchbook Pro
- Redboard
- Microsoft Office
Additional Skills
- Storyboarding
- Visualising
- Concept Design
- Layouts
- Character Design/Development
- Motion Graphics/Animation
- Art Directing
- Directing
- Writing/Copywriting
- Illustration
- Interior Design
- Presentation at pitch and delivery stage
- Silkscreen/screen printing
- Full clean drivers license 35 years experience
- Carpentry
Awards
- Jason Bourne 2016 - Empire Award Best Thriller
- Taking Liberties 2007 - BAFTA Nominated
- The House NETFLIX 2022 - BAFTA Nominated
- The House NETFLIX 2022 - Emmy Award