I am Amanda A. Turnage, a Visual Development Artist with over 10 years in the animation industry. I strive to grow as a professional by embracing new challenges and collaboration, bringing high-quality work to team projects through design, illustration, and a range of visual media tools. My background in administration and marketing gives me a strong analytical edge for innovative solutions, while my commitment to deadlines and organization keeps projects on track. I value peer feedback and believe collaboration is essential to great visual storytelling.…

Amanda A. Turnage

I am Amanda A. Turnage, a Visual Development Artist with over 10 years in the animation industry. I strive to grow as a professional by embracing new challenges and collaboration, bringing high-quality work to team projects through design, illustration, and a range of visual media tools. My background in administration and marketing gives me a strong analytical edge for innovative solutions, while my commitment to deadlines and organization keeps projects on track. I value peer feedback and believe collaboration is essential to great visual storytelling.…

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I am Amanda A. Turnage, a Visual Development Artist with over 10 years in the animation industry. I strive to grow as a professional by embracing new challenges and collaboration, bringing high-quality work to team projects through design, illustration, and a range of visual media tools.

My background in administration and marketing gives me a strong analytical edge for innovative solutions, while my commitment to deadlines and organization keeps projects on track. I value peer feedback and believe collaboration is essential to great visual storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Background Painter at Titmouse Inc.
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Painted backgrounds for Star Trek: Lower Decks for Paramount Plus; assisted in paint passes on 3D model assets.
Background Painter at Titmouse Inc.
March 1, 2024 - September 25, 2025
Painted Backgrounds for Star Trek: Lower Decks for Paramount Plus streaming services. Also assisted in doing paint passes on 3D model assets.
Visual Development Artist at Disney TV
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Provided visual development services for multiple shows in development, including character design and color design.
Freelance Art Director and Visual Development Artist at Studio Smokescreen
March 1, 2022 - October 27, 2025
Led a team of Designers and collaborated with Show Creators to establish and execute the visual style of various small studio projects. Also on-call freelance for color and design on projects in development.
Freelance Visual Development Artist at Disney TV
March 1, 2022 - September 25, 2025
Offered visual development services for multiple shows in development, including but not limited to character design and color design.
Freelance Art Director and Visual Development Artist at Studio Smokescreen
March 1, 2022 - Present
Responsible for leading a team of Designers and working closely with Show Creators to establish and execute the visual style of various small studio projects. Also on-call freelance for color and design on various projects in development.
Visual Development Artist at DreamWorks TV
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Character design, orthographic layout, color design, color keys, background paint, and various as-needed visual development for Netflix animated series Archibald's Next Big Thing. Also provided background paint and color design for Cleopatra in Space and other shows in development.
Visual Development Artist at DreamWorks TV
September 1, 2020 - September 25, 2025
Responsible for character design, orthographic layout, color design, color keys, background paint, and various as-needed visual development for Netflix animated series 'Archibald's Next Big Thing'. Also provided Background Paint and Color Design for 'Cleopatra in Space' and various shows in development.
Character Designer at Universal Animation
August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Designed new characters, full turnarounds, mouth-charts, special poses, and updated existing models for Hulu animated feature 'Curious George: Royal Monkey'.
Character Designer at Universal Animation
August 1, 2018 - September 25, 2025
Designed new characters, full turnarounds, mouth-charts, special poses, and updated existing models for Hulu animated feature 'Curious George: Royal Monkey'.
Visual Development Artist at DreamWorks TV
September 1, 2017 - September 1, 2017
Color design, background paint, character design, color scripts, concept art, and visual development for Netflix animated series 'Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh'.
Visual Development Artist at DreamWorks TV
September 1, 2017 - September 25, 2025
Responsible for color design, background paint, character design, color scripts, concept art, and visual development for Netflix animated series 'Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh'.

Education

Animation at The Art Institute of California – Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2013
Art Studio (Major) with Minor in Comparative Literature at University of California, Davis
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2006
Concept Design Academy coursework: Cinematic Storyboarding; Digital Painting at Concept Design Academy
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
Animation at The Art Institute of California – Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Art Studio at University of California, Davis
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2006

Qualifications

Cinematic Storyboarding (Concept Design Academy)
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
Digital Painting (Concept Design Academy)
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    Visual Development Artist

    I worked on several animated projects at DreamWorks Animation. Projects included animated TV series such as Home: Adventures with Tip and Oh, Cleopatra in Space, and Archibald’s Next Big Thing. My role as a Visual Development Artist consisted of character designs, background layout and paint, and color design of props and characters.