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Matthew Murchison

CEO / Tech Artist @ Double M Digital Inc.


ABOUT

A technically minded 3D artist. Working on games in Unity and Blender. CEO of Double M Digital Inc. developing our new game: Chicken Nuggets.
Always open to neat 3D/VR/Real-time contracts and opportunities!
Formerly a Developer at Alientrap Games Inc., 3D Cartographer on the MGM licensed Stargate Roleplaying Game, Cinematographer/Generalist for Stitch Media, and VR/Stereoscopic Specialist at the Communications Research Center for the Canadian Government.



REEL


CERTIFICATIONS, AWARDS & EDUCATION

AwardYearOrganization
logoNominated: Best Immersive Experience – Non Fiction2024Canadian Screen Awards
logoGold Medal in Animation2015Ontario Skilled Trades Competition
“Sprint Week” Design Finalist2016Sheridan College
Featured 3D Artist2017Sketchfab
Featured Developer2017Unity’s “The Sauce” Newsletter
Featured 3D Artist2016Blender Nation
CertificationYearInstitution
logoFirst Aid & CPR B2020Rescue7
logoTrusted Photographer2018 Google Street View
logoAdobe Certified Associate: Visual Communication Using Photoshop2015Adobe & Credly
logoORCA Canoe Skills Level 32011Ontario Recreational Canoeing And Kayaking Association
EducationYearInstitution
logoHonor BA Game Design with Honors2019Sheridan College
logoCertificate in Creative Problem Solving2019Sheridan College
logoSpecialist High Skills Major in Communication Technology2023Clarington Central Secondary School
logoFrench Immersion2009Ontario Street Public School

CLIENTS & EMPLOYERS


PRODUCTIONS

GameYearRoleCompany
NDA PC2024Environment ArtistZeMind Inc.
NDA NKN/ASubdivision Surface ModelerTerritory Studios
NDA HM2023Environment ArtistZeMind Inc.
NDA VS2023Environment ArtistZeMind Inc.
NDA CG2023Environment ArtistZeMind Inc.
Design Car20213D Art, 3D Pipeline SupervisorTerritory Studios
Survivor Man VR: The Descent2022Environment, Level Design, Technical Art, VFXCream Digital
Chicken Nuggets2023Developer, Project LeadDouble M DIgital Inc.
Stargate SG-1 RPG2021Cartographer, Environment ArtistWyvern Games
Terroarium2021Cinematographer, 3D ArtistGames By Stitch
Wythchwood2021Graphics Optimization (Temp)Alientrap Inc.
Gunhead20203D Artist & AnimatorAlientrap Inc.
Modbox20203D & Technical ArtistAlientrap Inc.
Spirits2020Environment & Technical ArtistOpen Door Games
Terrarium2019CinematographerStitch Media
5G mm Wave Visualization2018Stereoscopic Rendering Specialist, 3D ArtistCommunications Research Center
Docking Sim2018Producer, Developer, 3D artistDouble M DIgital
Terraformers: Space Command20173D Artist, Technical ArtistTeam Outcast
Petra Monastery20173D Environment ArtistMatt Murch (UBI SHowcase)
Chicken Coup20163D Environment Artist, AnimatorSheridan BA Game Design
Coyote News Network (Live)2015Production SupervisorClarington Central Secondary School

EXPERIENCE

RoleCompanyLocationDatesDetails
3D Artist, 3D SupervisorTerritory StudioToronto , Ontario, Canada2022

2023
ContractorNDA – DesignCar App – Contractor
3D Artist, Level Designer, Technical ArtistCream DigitalTorotnto , Ontario, Canada2021

2022
Contractor
CEO, DeveloperDouble M Digital Inc.Newcastle, Ontario, CanadaAug 2021

Present
Full TimeChief Executive Officer at Double M Digital, a game studio located just outside of toronto in the GTA
Cartographer, 3D Artist, Level DesignerWyvern GamingToronto, Ontario, CanadaFeb 2021

Sept 2021
ContractorWorking closely with the in house designers, I took the rough map designes and descriptions and brough them to life as polished 2D printable battlemaps.
3D Artist, Level Deisgner, Technical ArtistAlientrap Games Inc.Toronto, Ontario, CanadaMay 2019

Jan 2021
Full TimeWorking with an amazing team of programmers and designers I contributed to the multiplayer VR sandbox Mobox, the PS4 first-person shooter Gunhead, the whimsical adventure game Wytchwood, and a variety of unannounced projects.

My responsibilities included: shader development and rendering optimization; level design; environment art; marketing, video and graphic design; asset modeling and texturing; as well as character art, rigging, and animation.
3D Artist, Cinematographer, Technical ArtistGames by StitchToronto , Ontario, CanadaFeb 2021

April 2021
ContractorWorking off of work from a previous contract, I was brought in to sequence timelines and build up dynamic shots with Cinemachine. Working closely with their lead designer and lead animator. I built new sets, designed some real time visual effects, and choreographed animations to meet the desired direction for the trailer and to emphasize the game content.
3D Artist, Technical ArtistLight Beach EntertainmentToronto, Ontario, CanadaApril 2019

March 2020
ContractorI build 3D assets for an upcoming game.
Environment Artist, Technical ArtistOpen Door GamesOakville, Ontario, CanadaOct 2018

May 2019
ContractorModelled and UV’d all assets, created or modified all tiling and trim sheet textures, directed and executed lighting, built shaders, designed post processing, research and layout design.

Spirits is a telekinetic 3rd person shooter set in the 80s.
Cinematographer, Environment ArtistStitch MediaToronto, Ontario, CanadaJan 2019

Feb 2019
ContractorI was brought in to build and shoot the Terrorarium early access trailer. I was brought in to sequence timelines and build up dynamic shots with Cinemachine. Working closely with their lead artist I built new sets, designed some real time visual effects, and choreographed animations to meet the desired direction for the trailer and to emphasize the game content.

The cinematics team was in charge of creating a very dramatic visual feel for the trailer, something similar to the infamous Gears Of War “Mad World Trailer”.
Stereoscopic Rendering Specialist, Unity DeveloperCommunications Research CenterOttawa, Ontario, CanadaMay 2016

Aug 2016
CoopI developed interactive visualizations showing cellular infrastructure using Unity and Mapbox.
3D ArtistLemuria Interactive Inc.Toronto, Ontario, CanadaOct 2018

April 2019
ContractorI made 3D Vehicles for use in Unity.
Founder, Web DesignerDouble M DigitalNewcastle, Ontario, CanadaJune 2016

Aug 2021
Self EmployedAs the founder and lead designer at Double M Digital, I held responsibility for all areas of business, from clients to taxes. I also was the lead designer for all web and graphic design projects, as well as for interactive games.
3D ArtistSheridan CollegeOakville, Ontario, CanadaMay 2017

Aug 2017
ContractorWorked as a 3D artist for the college, consulting and creating art and tools for the student Capstone team ‘Outcast Studios’.
Graphic DesignerMunicipality of ClaringtonBowmanville, Ontario, CanadaJan 2015

April 2015
CoopAs a Co-op placement I was responsible for working in the Tourism and Communications team. In my time there I was responsible for designing all print a web media for the Clarington Blooms campaign, as well as several booklets, posters, magazine covers and other print materials.
Creative Problem Solving FacilitatorSheridan CollegeOakville, Ontario, CanadaNov 2016ContractorI was a facilitator for a sub-group of 5 local industry experts at a Sheridan College sponsored Creative Problem Solving (CPS) facilitation. My duties included gathering the opinions and thoughts of participants, and guiding the resource group through the different tools used.
Graphic and Web DesignerWhite Pine Scouting FairOshawa, Ontario, CanadaJan 2015

Aug 2015
VolunteerMy duties for the scouting fair included all visual media. This included a custom website, coded in HTML and CSS; running a twitter feed and eMail campaign; writing and illustrating 4 small activity books aimed at different age groups (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers); A large banner; The fair logo; local maps; customer service and maintaining a consistent visual style and verbal message across all media. On the day of I also Spoke as a keynote on the National Youth Spokesperson program, and conducted tours by Canoe of the scenic creek leading to Samac lake.
National Youth SpokespersonScouts CanadaTorotno, Ontario, CanadaApr 2014

March 2015
VolunteerAs a National Youth Spokesperson for Scouts Canada I had the opportunity to represent Scouting to newspapers, radio, TV, and at events. I was privileged to specialized information and given professional Public Relations training via Holms PR in Toronto.
SafeWalkSheridan Student UnionOakville, Ontario, CanadaFeb 2017

May 2017
Part TimeAs a member of the safe walk team, my partner and I escort students and faculty across campus at night. SafeWalk is a student union service to make safety on campus easier, we cna be reached in the B-Wing any school night or through security.
Gaming Analyses and Discussion ClubSheridan Student Union & GADCOakville, Ontario, Canada2015

2017
VolunteerAs the co-founder and vice president of the GADC I was primarily responsible for marketeering the club. This included managing social media, designing our brand Identity and weekly poster. I also had shared responsibilities over our budget, catering arrangements, game selection, and any other business that arose.
Graphic DesignerCobourg Health ShoppeCobourg, Ontario, CanadaFeb 2012

Dec 2015
ContractorAs the graphic designer to Cobourg health Shoppe I designed posters, Gift Cards, and Commercials.
Area Youth CommissionerLakeshore Ridge Area, Scouts CanadaClarington, Ontario, CanadaNov 2015

Dec 2015
VolunteerAs area youth commissioner I was in charge of promoting youth leadership and youth lead activities in the Lakeshore Ridge areas. This involved going to events, meetings, and camps as well as interacting with youth whenever possible. Beyond these duties, I held 50% responsibility fo the area along with the Area Youth Commissioner. These duties included meetings with higher level Scouts Canada officials and budgetary oversight.
President(2013), Vice president(2012), Secretary (2014)1st Lakeshore Ridge Venture ScoutsBowmanville, Ontario, CanadaSept 2012

Sept 2015
VolunteerOver my three years on the 1st LSRV executive, I held a variety of positions. I began my executive career as Vice-President, where I mostly filled in for and shadowed the current President.

As President, I built systems and encouraged participation from other ventures in the planning of events.
As secretary, I sought to improve on previous areas where items were disorganized or forgotten.

My accomplishments here would include leading in the planning and execution of a week long canoe trip up the Rideau canal and fundraising and planning a 10 day trip to Newfoundland with three other Venturer Scouts.
Day out with ThomasWoodbridge Historic RailwayWoodbridge, Ontario, CanadaAug 2015

Aug 2016
ContractorAs a member of the Day out With Thomas Crew, I had a variety of responsibilities. These included riding and ensuring the safety of attendees on the train, guiding attendees to locations on site, admissions at the front gate, traffic control at the train track crossing.