I am a passionate and experienced story artist and animator with over 20 years in the animation and illustration industry. I love working collaboratively with teams to develop compelling stories and bring characters and environments to life through vibrant storytelling and detailed artwork. I continually strive to improve my craft, sharing my knowledge as a teacher and mentor while contributing to exciting projects across television, film, and video games. Above all, I enjoy the creative process and the teamwork involved in creating memorable and impactful visual stories.

Bradley Cayford

I am a passionate and experienced story artist and animator with over 20 years in the animation and illustration industry. I love working collaboratively with teams to develop compelling stories and bring characters and environments to life through vibrant storytelling and detailed artwork. I continually strive to improve my craft, sharing my knowledge as a teacher and mentor while contributing to exciting projects across television, film, and video games. Above all, I enjoy the creative process and the teamwork involved in creating memorable and impactful visual stories.

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I am a passionate and experienced story artist and animator with over 20 years in the animation and illustration industry. I love working collaboratively with teams to develop compelling stories and bring characters and environments to life through vibrant storytelling and detailed artwork.

I continually strive to improve my craft, sharing my knowledge as a teacher and mentor while contributing to exciting projects across television, film, and video games. Above all, I enjoy the creative process and the teamwork involved in creating memorable and impactful visual stories.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Storyboard Director at Mainframe Studios
March 1, 2024 - Present
Directed storyboard production for the TV Series 'Phoebe & Jay'.
Storyboard Director at Mainframe Studios
March 1, 2024 - Present
Production of the TV Series, “Phoebe & Jay”.
Storyboard Supervisor at Industrial Bros
February 29, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Supervised storyboard production for TV Series including 'Dino Ranch' and 'Daniel Spellbound'.
Storyboard Supervisor at Industrial Bros
February 29, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Supervised storyboard production for TV series including “Dino Ranch” and “Daniel Spellbound”.
Storyboard Artist at Industrial Bros
December 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025
Produced storyboard art for TV series including 'Kingdom Force', 'Dino Ranch', and 'Daniel Spellbound'.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Industrial Bros
December 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025
Produced storyboard art for TV series including “Kingdom Force” and “Dino Ranch”.
Storyboard Supervisor at Industrial Bros
December 1, 2020 - Present
Production of the TV series such as 'Dino Ranch' and 'Daniel Spellbound', overseeing storyboard work to maintain quality and consistency.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Industrial Bros
December 1, 2020 - July 29, 2025
Produced storyboard art for TV Series such as 'Kingdom Force' and 'Dino Ranch'.
Storyboard Artist at Double Negative/Prime Focus
December 31, 2018 - July 29, 2025
Production of the feature film '100% Wolf', contributing as a storyboard artist.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Double Negative/Prime Focus
December 31, 2018 - July 29, 2025
Produced storyboard art for the feature film “100% Wolf”.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Double Negative/Prime Focus
December 1, 2018 - July 29, 2025
Produced storyboard art for the feature film '100% Wolf'.
Storyboard Artist at Dreamworks/Bardel Entertainment
May 31, 2018 - July 29, 2025
Storyboard production for an unnamed TV series based on a Dreamworks movie series.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Dreamworks/Bardel Entertainment
May 31, 2018 - July 29, 2025
Produced storyboard art for an unnamed TV series based on a Dreamworks movie series.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Dreamworks/Bardel Entertainment
May 1, 2018 - July 29, 2025
Storyboard artist for unnamed TV series based on a Dreamworks movie series.
Storyboard Artist at Jam Filled Entertainment
September 30, 2017 - July 29, 2025
Produced storyboard art for the broadcast show 'Kody Kapow'.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Jam Filled Entertainment Toronto
September 30, 2017 - July 29, 2025
Produced storyboard art for broadcast show 'Kody Kapow'.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Jam Filled Entertainment Toronto
September 30, 2017 - July 29, 2025
Produced storyboard art for broadcast show "Kody Kapow".
Storyboard Artist at Wild Kratts
February 28, 2017 - July 29, 2025
Produced storyboard art for broadcast show 'Wild Kratts: Season 1-5' for PBS.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Wild Kratts
February 28, 2017 - July 29, 2025
Produced storyboard art for the broadcast show 'Wild Kratts: Season 5' for PBS.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Wild Kratts
February 28, 2017 - July 29, 2025
Produced storyboard art for broadcast show "Wild Kratts: Season 5" for PBS.
Part Time Faculty at Algonquin College
January 1, 2017 - Present
Teaching Interpretive Illustration for the Illustration & Concept Art Program, including character design, storyboarding, environment design, and visual language.
Part Time Faculty at Algonquin College
January 1, 2017 - Present
Teaching Interpretive Illustration for the Illustration & Concept Art Program including character design, storyboarding, environment design, and visual language.
Part Time Faculty at Algonquin College
January 1, 2017 - Present
Teaching Interpretive Illustration for the Illustration & Concept Art Program, including character design, storyboarding, environment design, and visual language.
Freelance Illustrator at Sound Venture Productions
March 31, 2016 - July 29, 2025
Produced character design and illustration of 20 images for a short untitled film about Canadian History with Parks Canada.
Freelance Illustrator at Sound Venture Productions
March 1, 2016 - July 29, 2025
Produced character design and illustration for a short untitled film about Canadian History with Parks Canada.
Storyboard Artist at Jam Filled Entertainment
January 31, 2016 - July 29, 2025
Storyboard art for the broadcast show 'Bagel and Becky'.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Jam Filled Entertainment
January 31, 2016 - July 29, 2025
Produced storyboard art for broadcast show 'Bagel and Becky'.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Jam Filled Entertainment
January 31, 2016 - July 29, 2025
Produced storyboard art for broadcast show "Bagel and Becky".
Freelance Storyboard, Cinematic and Design Artist and compositor at Homeplate Entertainment
December 31, 2015 - July 29, 2025
Design, Key Animation, Storyboards, and Compositing on cinematic for the video game, 'Fishers of Men'.
Freelance Design Artist and compositor at Homeplate Entertainment
December 31, 2015 - July 29, 2025
Designed, created key animation, storyboards and compositing for the video game 'Fishers of Men'.
Freelance Design Artist and compositor at Homeplate Entertainment
December 31, 2015 - July 29, 2025
Designed, key animated, storyboarded and composited cinematics for the video game "Fishers of Men".
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Wild Kratts
May 31, 2015 - July 29, 2025
Produced storyboard art for broadcast show 'Wild Kratts: Season 4' for PBS.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Wild Kratts
May 31, 2015 - July 29, 2025
Produced storyboard art for broadcast show "Wild Kratts: Season 4" for PBS.
Art Director/Background painter at Pip Animation Studios
April 30, 2014 - July 29, 2025
Production of feature film 'Pirates Passage' as Art Director and Lead Background Artist. Managed background artist crew developing painting and texturing methods for feature production. Acted as bridge between director and other departments providing colour keys and conceptual art to set mood and culture.
Art Director/Background painter at Pip Animation Studios
April 30, 2014 - July 29, 2025
Led background artists and managed visual style for 'Pirates Passage' feature film. Acted as bridge between director and other production departments providing color keys and conceptual art to set mood.
Art Director/Background painter at Pip Animation Studios
April 30, 2014 - July 29, 2025
Art Director and Lead Background Artist for feature film "Pirates Passage"; managed a crew of background artists, developed new texturing techniques, acted as bridge between departments, produced colour keys and conceptual art.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Wild Kratts
September 30, 2013 - July 29, 2025
Produced storyboard art for broadcast show 'Wild Kratts: Season 3' for PBS.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Wild Kratts
September 30, 2013 - July 29, 2025
Produced storyboard art for broadcast show "Wild Kratts: Season 3" for PBS.
Lead Concept Design Artist at Rocket Owl Inc
December 31, 2012 - July 29, 2025
Lead concept design artist producing storyboards, character designs and background paintings for a social video game focusing on green energy products and environments.
Lead Concept Design Artist at Rocket Owl Inc
December 31, 2012 - July 29, 2025
Worked on social video game production providing storyboard, character design, background painting, and animation art for green energy products and environments.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Wild Kratts
June 30, 2012 - July 29, 2025
Produced storyboard art for broadcast show 'Wild Kratts: Season 2' for PBS.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Wild Kratts
June 30, 2012 - July 29, 2025
Produced storyboard art for broadcast show "Wild Kratts: Season 2" for PBS.
Design Artist at Crowdwave Entertainment
November 1, 2010 - Present
Produced storyboard, character design and animation art for interactive video game productions for NBA and NHL franchises.
Design Artist at Crowdwave Entertainment
November 1, 2010 - Present
Created storyboard, character design and animation art for interactive video games based on NBA and NHL franchises.
Storyboard Artist at Kratt Brothers
October 31, 2010 - July 29, 2025
Produced storyboard art for the broadcast show 'Wild Kratts' using Photoshop.
Storyboard Artist at Kratt Brothers
October 31, 2010 - July 29, 2025
Produced storyboard art for broadcast show "Wild Kratts".
Art Director at Copernicus Studios Inc.
October 31, 2009 - July 29, 2025
Developed concept design work for broadcast television show pitches, mentored artists, communicated with global clients to meet project needs.
Director at Copernicus Studios Inc.
October 31, 2009 - July 29, 2025
Directed several animated music videos, handled creative direction for videos through storyboarding, design and animation, taught team members computer programs and visual development, managed client and team communications.
Art Director at Copernicus Studios Inc.
October 31, 2009 - July 29, 2025
Led concept design work for broadcast television show pitches with diverse styles. Mentored and taught artists to encourage confident creative output and liaised with clients worldwide.
Director at Copernicus Studios Inc.
October 31, 2009 - July 29, 2025
Directed multiple animated music videos, overseeing creative direction through storyboarding, design and animation. Assisted team members with visual development and problem-solving technical tools like Flash and Photoshop.
Art Director at Copernicus Studios Inc.
October 31, 2009 - July 29, 2025
Managed concept design work for broadcast television show pitches; taught artists; communicated with global clients.
Director at Copernicus Studios Inc.
October 31, 2009 - July 29, 2025
Directed several animated music videos, handled creative direction including storyboarding, design, and animation; taught and mentored artists; communicated with clients globally.
Design Artist at Fuel Industries
September 30, 2009 - July 29, 2025
Concept design artist and 2D animation artist / technical illustrator for online gaming, websites and advertising.
Freelance Animator at Big Jump Studios
September 30, 2009 - July 29, 2025
Performed key and in-between classical animation with Flash cleanup for 'Ralph Fillmore' series pitch.
Design Artist at Fuel Industries
September 30, 2009 - July 29, 2025
Concept design artist and 2D animation artist for online gaming, websites, and advertising.
Freelance Animator at Big Jump Studios
September 30, 2009 - July 29, 2025
Key and inbetween animator for "Ralph Fillmore" series pitch; classically handled animation with Flash cleanup.
Concept Artist and Animation Artist at Smiley Guy Studios
July 31, 2009 - July 29, 2025
Character concept artist for online video game 'Pillars of Freedom', lead animator and cleanup artist for NHL/NFL sports-themed clips, Flash animator for broadcast series 'Philadelphia Eagles Kids Club Show'.
Concept Artist and Animation Artist at Smiley Guy Studios
July 31, 2009 - July 29, 2025
Character concept artist for online video game "Pilars of Freedom"; lead animator and cleanup artist for sports themed clips; flash animator for broadcast series "Philadelphia Eagles Kids Club Show".
Concept Character Design Artist at Fuel Entertainment
December 31, 2008 - July 29, 2025
Created rough sketches and painted character designs for gambling video game and online game avatars; completed key animation and cleanup artwork.
Concept Character Design Artist at Fuel Entertainment
December 31, 2008 - July 29, 2025
Sketched and painted character designs for gambling video game; handled key animation and cleanup artwork for an online game show.
Storyboard Artist at Kickstart Entertainment
February 28, 2008 - July 29, 2025
Storyboard artist of one act completed in one week for 'Spaceballs – Lord of the Onion Rings'. Thumbnail artwork for storyboards, locations and character clothing design.
Storyboard Artist at Kickstart Entertainment
February 28, 2008 - July 29, 2025
Storyboard artist for one act produced in one week for 'Spaceballs – Lord of the Onion Rings'. Created thumbnails for storyboards, locations and character clothing design.
Storyboard Artist at Kickstart Entertainment
February 28, 2008 - July 29, 2025
Storyboard artist for one act completed in one week for “Spaceballs – Lord of the Onion Rings”; produced thumbnail artwork for storyboards, locations and character clothing design.
Animator at Pork and Beans Productions Inc.
November 30, 2005 - July 29, 2025
Freelance animator on educational show 'Get Set', coordinated closely with director and lead artists to produce animation content.
Animator at Studio B Productions
November 30, 2005 - July 29, 2025
Animated for award-winning show 'Being Ian' as a freelance artist, maintaining communication with producers and directors to achieve show style and meet deadlines.
Animator at Pork and Beans Productions Inc.
November 30, 2005 - July 29, 2025
Freelance animator on educational show “Get Set”; communicated thoroughly with director and lead artists.
Animator at Studio B Productions
November 30, 2005 - July 29, 2025
Animated on award-winning show “Being Ian”; communicated with producers and directors to achieve show look and feel; met deadlines efficiently.
Director at Whut Boy! Records
December 31, 2003 - July 29, 2025
Directed the animated music video 'Back in the Day' by Universal Soul, managing project from initial drawing through post-production and transfer to tape within a tight budget and schedule.
Director at Whut Boy! Records
December 31, 2003 - July 29, 2025
Directed animated music video “Back in the Day” by Universal Soul; produced all levels of artwork from drawing to post-production within tight budget and schedule.
Junior Designer at Trainingscape Studios
March 31, 2003 - July 29, 2025
Animator and concept artist for educational web productions; demonstrated responsibility in team environments and progressed to lead location concept artist.
Junior Designer at Trainingscape Studios
March 31, 2003 - July 29, 2025
Animator and concept artist on various educational web productions; demonstrated responsibility in team while progressing from junior designer to lead location concept artist.
Clean Up Artist at Big House Studios
December 31, 2001 - July 29, 2025
Assisted in cleanup and inbetweening animation on Aubry Mintz’s film ‘Nothing To Say’, demonstrating strong attention to deadlines and teamwork.
Clean Up Artist at Big House Studios
October 31, 2001 - July 29, 2025
Assisted in cleanup and inbetweening animation on Aubry Mintz’ film “Nothing To Say”; demonstrated attentiveness and punctuality in meeting deadlines while working with a talented team.
Clean Up Artist at Chelsea Road Studios
September 30, 2001 - July 29, 2025
Cleanup artist doing inbetweens and occasional key animation, efficiently meeting deadlines and working under direction.
Clean Up Artist at Chelsea Road Studios
September 1, 2001 - Present
Worked primarily as cleanup artist doing inbetweens and occasionally key animation; met deadlines and worked efficiently taking direction carefully.
Cel Facilitator at Alliance Atlantis
August 31, 2001 - July 29, 2025
Responsible for organizing, preserving, re-labeling, and stocking ink-painted animation cels.
Cel Facilitator at Alliance Atlantis
August 1, 2001 - Present
Organized ink painted animation cels; preserved artwork individually as well as re-labeling and stocking.

Education

Classical Animation program at Sheridan College
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001
Graduate at Sheridan College
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001
Classical Animation program at Sheridan College
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet