Matthew Birkett-Smith

Matthew Birkett-Smith is an experienced art director and artist with a proven track record in the gaming industry. Currently serving as Art Director at Assemble Technology Ltd since January 2025, Matthew previously held the position of Lead Artist at Ballistic Moon in 2024. Matthew's extensive background includes roles at Improbable from 2017 to 2024, where responsibilities included delivering art content for events and leading art development for studio projects. Prior experience at Sony Computer Entertainment Europe spanned over a decade, culminating in roles as Principal Artist, Senior Artist, and Junior Artist across notable titles including Killzone and Heavenly Sword. Matthew earned a BA Hons degree in Computer Visualisation and Animation from Bournemouth University between 2003 and 2006.