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Matthieu Messana

Concept Artist & Illustrator | Pre-production & Publishing

€275/day
Angoulême, FR
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Matthieu

Welcome to my Malt profile!
My name is Matthieu and I am aConcept Artist and Illustrator.

I assist animation studios and individuals in creating original visual universes:technical concept art, narrative illustration, cover design, or storyboarding.

🎯 Depending on your needs, I can work on:

*Concept Artoptimized for 3D production (characters, props, environments).

*Illustrationfor publishing (covers, books, press).

*Visual Developmentto establish the style of your projects.

*Storyboardingto structure your narratives.


📌 Whether you are an animation studio, a publisher, or even a project owner, I offer my expertise to you.

📩Feel free to contact me to discuss.
I would be delighted to assist you in the success of your project.
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Conversational

Can work on-site
Angoulême (up to 20km), Bordeaux (up to 10km), Paris (up to 10km), Saint-Étienne (up to 10km), Lyon (up to 10km)

Experience

  • La chouette compagnie
    Concept Art
    FILM AND AV
    October 2025 - November 2025 (1 month)
    Angoulême, France
    2D design of characters, props, and environmentsfor an animation series in the pre-production phase. As we were at the very beginning of production, the visual style of the series had to be established. Each prop had to be presented from various angles to best suit the storyboard needs and facilitate the work of the entire production team.
    Concept Art Character Design Props Design Environment Design
  • Superprod
    Concept Art
    FILM AND AV
    July 2025 - October 2025 (3 months)
    Angoulême, France
    On the "Miffy" production,I worked as a Concept Artist within the visual team.
    My tasks involved designing sets, props, and graphic elements adapted to the narrative and technical requirements of the episodes.
    My work also included regular exchanges with the modeling departments to ensure good readability and smooth transposition of designs into production.
    A rich experience, within dynamic and creative teams.
    Concept Art Illustration Props Design
  • 3iS - Institut International de l'Image et du Son
    Teacher
    EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING
    October 2024 - Today (1 year and 8 months)
    Bordeaux, France
    As a teacher,I support students in the development of their creative projects during their research phase.
    My role is to guide, advise, and directstudents while respecting their artistic identity.
    I ensure their approach is structured,help them critically assess their work, and strengthen their autonomy.
    Support is provided both individually and collectively,in a supportive and professional environment that encourages exchange and progress.
    Teaching Project Management Digital Illustration Adobe Photoshop Autonomy

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Education

  • Visual Communication Baccalaureate
    Sainte-Marie, Saint-Etienne
    2014
  • Bachelor Concept Art
    Bellecour Ecole, Lyon
    2017

Certifications

  • Bachelor Concept Art
    Bellecour
    2017
    Adobe Photoshop Character Design Illustration Concept Art Background Design Model Sheet / Key Posing Props Design Storyboard

Skill set

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