Gerard Dunleavy

Gerard Dunleavy

Professional Digital Matte Painter, Concept Artist and VFX G

Senior Matte Painting, Concept Art, VFX Generalist / 16 yrs

London, United Kingdom

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Alien Worlds (2020)

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Nu e casa noastră (2020)

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His Dark Materials (2019)

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See (2019)

Concept Artist

Captain Marvel (2019)

Concept Artist

Assassin's Creed (2018)

Digital Artist

Mars (2016)

Digital Matte Painter

The Crown (2016)

Generalist TD

Godzilla (2014)

Matte Painting / Generalist TD

Thor: The Dark World (2013)

Matte Painter

Black Mirror (2011)

Concept Artist

Wicked (1931)

My name is Gerard and i'm a professional Concept artist, Matte Painter and VFX generalist. Working across many disciplines in the Film/TV, Advertising and Game industries.

- Services -
Concept Art, Matte Painting, VFX, Digital Environments, Virtual Reality Content & Illustration

- Software expertise -
Photoshop, Nuke, Maya, Zbrush, 3D Coat, Vue, Mari, Substance Painter, Arnold, Vray and Redshift.
Work History

  • Marvel Studios

    ? - October 2018

  • Concept Artist & Digital Matte Painter

    MPC

    April 2014 - December 2016

  • Generalist Technical Director

    Double Negative

    July 2013 - January 2014

    - Godzilla (2014) - Director, Gareth Edwards
    - Thor | The Dark World - Director, Alan Taylor
    Responsibilities included: Digital Matte Painting, CG Environments and Compositing.

  • CG Artist

    The Mill

    August 2012 - July 2013
    London, United Kingdom

    During my time at The Mill I had the privilege to work with a great team of professionals on projects for clients such as Guinness, BBC, Heineken and Unilever.
    I was primarily responsible for 3D Modelling / Sculpting, Texturing, Lighting and Compositing. I was also called upon to produce concept artwork and digital sculptures for project pitches.

  • Concept Designer / VFX Artist

    Freelance

    July 2009 - August 2012
    London, United Kingdom

    Providing services such as; Concept Art, Design Maquettes / 3D Assets and Visual effects, for the entertainment and advertising industries. 
    I work closely with writers and directors to develop the visuals and enhance their stories.
    Clients include: BlackNorth, The BBC, Flickerpix, European Commission, Street monkey.

  • CG Artist / Motion Graphic Design

    Inferno / SixteenSouth

    September 2008 - June 2009

    Clients Include :
    BBC
    National Museums
    Bushmills

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Education

  • Master of Design

    University of Ulster

    January 2010 - June 2012

  • BSc Hons Multimedia Design (1st Class)

    University of Ulster

    January 2006 - July 2010