Matthew Linz

Matthew Linz is a Paris-based student and freelance motion designer who has been to more countries than he is years old and knows a little too much about vintage cocktail recipes.

Presently, he's back in school to develop the skills needed to make a meaningful impact in the sustainability space, focusing on greenhouse gas mitigation and circularity in supply chains.

Freelance Designer

Jan 2022 - Present

Motion Design

• Created animated content for social media, marketing, & corporate communications
• Clients: Emblem Media Productions, The Korean Cultural Center New York, & Crexi Commercial Real Estate, etc.

Illustration

• Produced 65 custom illustrations for cocktail book: ”Cheers to Today”

Occasional art direction, copywriting, & sound design

Cocktail Bartender

Feb 2012 - Aug 2024

Served in top classic cocktail bars in New York City & Los Angeles

• Milk & Honey, Little Branch, Dutch Kills, Fresh Kills, & The Varnish

Trained staff for craft knowledge, multitasking in a fast-paced environment, & people skills

IPAG Business School

MBA, Energy & Sustainability Transformation

2024 - 2025

• Top student in the Spring Session, achieving highest grades
• Led winning team in the annual weekend student challenge sponsored by Equo Vivo VINCI Construction, competing among 150 students

California State University Long Beach (CSULB)

Bachelor of Arts, Film & Electronic Arts

2010