Matthew Throup

Character Artist at Red Kite Games

Matthew Throup has a diverse work experience in the gaming industry. Matthew started their career at Canalside Studios in 2017, where they worked as a Character Artist, 3D Generalist, and UI Artist. Matthew'sresponsibilities included creating animal characters for a video arcade tycoon game and designing the game's entire UI. Matthew collaborated closely with a programmer to ensure a seamless user experience.

In 2019, Matthew joined The University of Huddersfield as a Game Artist Graduate. Matthew gained valuable skills and knowledge during their time there.

Next, they joined Fumb Games in 2020 as a Junior Games Artist. Matthew was promoted to the role of Game Artist in 2021. Matthew contributed to game art development and played an important role in the creative process.

Most recently, Matthew joined Red Kite Games in 2022 as a Character Artist. Matthew continues to showcase their artistic talent and contribute to the development of game characters.

Matthew Throup attended Temple Moor High School from 2006 to 2013, where they completed their GCSEs. Matthew then enrolled at Leeds City College, Technology Campus from 2013 to 2015, where they pursued a Level 3 BTEC in Games Design. Following that, Matthew went on to The University of Huddersfield, where they studied Video Games Design and obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree between 2016 and 2019.

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Timeline

  • Character Artist

    September, 2022 - present