Matthew Encina

“Impeccable attention to detail. Calm under fire. Passionate creative. Creative collaborator. Matthew has worked with me for over a decade who quickly moved up from freelancer, to creative director, to head of content. There are few challenges that can be thrown his way that he won't come up with a creative solution for. He takes ownership of projects and manages the client process beautifully, so I never had to worry about it. Once he transitioned into being a full time content creator, you can see the artist/creator in him blossom. He now shares his contemplative observations, beautifully designed and curated work environment, and systems and processes that keep him highly productive. Learn from him. Work with him. Work for him. Sponsor his channel. You won't regret it.”

“I've wrestled with this recommendation for months because the words I write don't seem to stand tall enough. Working with Matthew changed my life. In my time working with Matthew, I found myself learning at every turn. I studied the ways he connects with groups of people. I was fascinated with the way he develops and communicates new ideas. I was inspired by how he keeps his creative "well" filled by continually refreshing himself with new and interesting concepts. Matthew is an incredible manager. He's a deep thinker. He's a big-picture thinker with an uncanny ability to zoom in and become detail-oriented. Whatever he makes is beautiful, effective, impactful, well-thought, and highly produced. His relentless quest for perfection may be his only fault. To work with Matthew is an inspiring, refreshing, comfortable experience. He's a great listener, a solid strategist, and a master craftsman. I'm both excited and sad to see Matthew pursue new adventures. I would wish him luck, but I don't think he'll need it. And, yep, I am absolutely jealous of whoever gets to work alongside him next. If you have an opportunity to work, collaborate, or be a fly on the wall with Matthew, please heed this advice: Do not hesitate. ”

“I’ve worked with Matthew for nearly 10 years. We both came up as creative directors around the same time, learning our way through the motion design industry. During that time, I’ve witnessed Matthew grow exponentially. As a person, a designer, and a leader. I’ve seen him command large creative teams to work through complex CG projects for the most demanding of clients. I’ve also watched his incredible journey from creative director at Blind to the educator and content monster that he was at The Futur. A transition that is no easy feat. But no matter how big, small or innocuous a project was, Matthew exceeded expectations and consistently delivered high-caliber work. All while keeping a level head and leaving any ego out of it. I’m fortunate to have worked alongside Matthew for so long. His ambition and work ethic is something to admire. But my favorite thing about him? He’s a good person. And a delight to have on your team.”

“Matthew has a single-minded pursuit of perfection. When he zeroes on any problem, he will not rest until he's able to solve it. I've seen this happen in multiple stages. First, it was as a student of mine at ArtCenter, as a freelance motion designer, designer, art director, creative director and ultimately as Chief Content Officer for the Futur. I sleep easier at night because I know he's up at night obsessing over how to make things better.”

“Matthew has helped me completely change my business for the better through his coaching and teachings. I've been able to build a company that I'm excited about and put ourselves out there in a way that attracts the kinds of clients I love working with- and the results were immediate. I'm a better storyteller in a way that's true to my personality, I'm able to negotiate video production with my clients, and I now have a great basis for creating my own videos for our social media content. I consider myself very fortunate to have been able to work with Matthew. ”

“Matthew is simply a pleasure to work with. He brings to the table his extensive creative background with a passion and curiosity that enables him to dive deeply into each project he leads. With the objectives of the job at hand always on his mind, Matthew keeps his artistic vision at the forefront, ensuring a satisfied client and a visually stunning end product.”

“I worked closely to Matthew on a wide range of projects at Blind and he always inspired me as a Designer and Animator. Matt is one the most creative people that I've met. His willingness to always do the best and attention to details, made me reach amazing results. I'm sure that I've learned a lot and grew up fast with this really nice dude.”

“I enjoy working with Matthew and the team at Blind. Matthew has a great eye. He's creative, collaborative, and a lot fun to be around. The work is always satisfying.”

“Matthew helped us out on a wild pitch and really delivered with amazing boards that were both incredibly artistic but also right on point for our client. And he's also a great guy with a great attitude.”

“Whenever Matt is on board with our team, he makes his presence valuable. He made remarkable contributions to multiple projects. Matt is a smart thinker and efficient animator. He is remotely effective and is very trustworthy. I wish him the best of luck in future endeavors.”

“I've worked with Matt on several projects over the last few years. He's one of the most talented and reliable designer / animators I've worked with. He has a keen attention to detail and a knack for solving problems quickly on the fly.”