Matthew Derecki

• Created realistic and stylized animation for television, streaming platforms and film.
• Reported to my animation lead each day in regards to animation works and direction.
• Attended dailies to receive feedback on animation work in progress, from the animation director.

• Teaching potential new hires in the Technicolor academy, resulting in stronger development and increased skillset.
• Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization.
• Coached students on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.

• Delivered high-quality animations under tight deadlines, maintaining consistent performance.
• Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging animation objectives.
• Assisted junior animators, providing guidance on improving technical skills and artistic vision.
• Attended dailies to show animation work in progress and receive feedback from the animation director.

Starting my career as a freelance character animator and continuing to work for myself between contracts/job roles, I have contributed to a number of companies including Vishus Productions, Resin, CDW Studios, Handbuilt Creative, Nick Deboar & Artisan Post Group.

Projects include:
- Nivi's, childrens show for Disney Junior.
- Horace in slow motion, childrens show for the ABC
- Reading Eggs, childrens learning website.
- Disney XD, commercial for foxtel.
- Coca-Cola, summer of fun commercial.
- R&D tax incentive, animation for the Australian Government
- AR advertisements, for new technology
- In house projects, still to be announced

• Actively participated in team meetings and critiques, offering constructive feedback to improve overall project quality.
• Delivered high-quality animations under tight deadlines, maintaining consistent performance across multiple assignments.
• Mentored junior animators, providing guidance on improving technical skills and artistic vision.
• Animation teacher for animation principles, creature animation and character animation.

• Delivered high-quality animation work for the film Mortal Kombat
• Attended dailies to show current work in progress and receive feedback from the Animation Director

• Starting off as part of the Technicolor Academy, then entering the VFX studio, I worked as an animator on Cats and Love and Monsters, my first feature films.
• Attended dailies to show animation work in progress and receive feedback from the Animation Director.
• Delivered high-quality animations within tight deadlines, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively.

• Passing on my knowledge of animation, teaching online and on campus, covering the principles of animation for beginners, advancing up to character animation and performance.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
• Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.