Mat Hunkin is a concept artist and designer with a focus in the film and creative industries.
Working in both 2D and 3D he has concepted for set design and environments, set decoration, prop design and more. Experience in a range of software and roles has developed a strong process connecting concept art to design.
His work has been published and exhibited internationally, covering a diverse visual design history from academic research, children’s book illustration, arts festival installation, television commercials and major international film projects.
He is based in Auckland, New Zealand.
Contact: mat@mathunkin.co.nz
Film and Television CV
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Heart of the Beast
2025 - Paramount
Role: Concept Artist
Production Designer: Greg Berry
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East of Eden
2024 - Netflix
Role: Concept Artist
Production Designer: Grant Major
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Predator: Badlands
2024 - Disney
Role: Concept Artist
Production Designer: Ra Vincent
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Minecraft
2023 - Warner Bros.
Role: Concept Artist
Production Designer: Grant Major -
Time Bandits
2022 - Apple TV
Role: Concept Artist
Production Designer: Ra Vincent -
Sweet Tooth - Season 03
2022 - Netflix
Role: Concept Artist / Casual
Production Designer: Nick Bassett -
Our Flag Means Death - Season 02
2022 - Apple TV
Role: Concept Artist
Production Designer: Ra Vincent -
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power - Season 01
2019-2021 - Amazon Prime
Role: Props Designer
Production Designer: Ramsey Avery
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Avatar 3
2018-2019 - Disney
Role: Props Concept Artist
Production Designer: Ben Procter -
Avatar 2: The Way of Water
2018-2019 - Disney
Role: Props Concept Artist
Production Designer: Ben Procter
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The Letter for the King
2018 - Netflix
Role: Concept Designer
Production Designer: Ra Vincent
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Mulan
2017-2018 - Disney
Role: Concept Artist
Production Designer: Grant Major
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Adrift
2017 - Lakeshore Entertainment
Role: Graphic Designer
Production Designer: Heimir Sverrisson
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The Meg
2016-2017 - Di Bonaventura Pictures
Role: Concept Artist
Production Designer: Grant Major
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Ghost in the Shell
2016 - Paramount Pictures / Dreamworks Pictures
Role: Costume Illustrator
Costume Designers: Kurt & Bart
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The Shannara Chronicles - Season 01 & 02
2015-2016 - MTV / Sonar Entertainment
Role: Concept Artist
Production Designer: Rob Gillies
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The Light Between Oceans
2015 - Dreamworks Pictures
Role: Graphic Designer
Production Designer: Karen Murphy
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Sword of Destiny
2013 - Netflix
Role: Concept Artist
Production Designer: Grant Major -
What We Do in the Shadows
2012 - Defender Films
Role: Graphic Designer
Production Designer: Ra Vincent
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Jack the Giant Slayer
2012 - New Line Cinema / Legendary Entertainment
Role: Pick-ups Illustrator
Production Designer: Dan Henna
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The Hobbit: The Battle of The Five Armies
2010-2012 - New Line Cinema / Warner Bros. Pictures / MGM
Role: Props Designer
Production Designer: Dan Henna
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2010-2012 - New Line Cinema / Warner Bros. Pictures / MGM
Role: Props Designer
Production Designer: Dan Henna -
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2010-2012 - New Line Cinema / Warner Bros. Pictures / MGM
Role: Props Designer
Production Designer: Dan Henna
Select Awards and Exhibitions
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Art Directors Guild: Nominee
Excellence in Production Design: Period Film
Mulan
2021 -
Art Directors Guild: Nominee
Excellence in Production Design: Fantasy Film
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2014
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Asia Pacific Triennial / APT7
Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane
{disarmed}: imagining a Pacific archive
2013
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The Art of Avatar The Way of Water
Tara Bennet
2022
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The Hobbit: an Unexpected Journey
Chronicles: Art & Design Publication
2012
Qualifications
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Master of Design (MDes)
2009-2010
Massey University College of Creative Arts
Wellington, New Zealand
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Bachelor of Design (BDes)
1996-2000
Victoria University of Wellington
Major: Visual Communication - Illustration