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I am a story-driven illustrator and animator with eighteen years of experience in Harmony rigging, design, storyboarding, and scene set-up. I am skilled at creating efficient rigs, solving technical challenges, and collaborating effectively to meet deadlines. I have worked with numerous animation studios across Canada, contributing to well-known series and projects by creating versatile rigs, detailed designs, and compelling storyboards. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated adaptability and creativity across various styles and project requirements, from comics and promotional artwork to complex animation rigs. I am proficient in Toon Boom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, and other industry-standard tools, and I enjoy sharing my knowledge by training teams to enhance production workflows. I am passionate about bringing stories to life through engaging 2D animation and design, always ensuring quality and meeting tight deadlines.…I am a story-driven illustrator and animator with eighteen years of experience in Harmony rigging, design, storyboarding, and scene set-up. I am skilled at creating efficient rigs, solving technical challenges, and collaborating effectively to meet deadlines. I have worked with numerous animation studios across Canada, contributing to well-known series and projects by creating versatile rigs, detailed designs, and compelling storyboards. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated adaptability and creativity across various styles and project requirements, from comics and promotional artwork to complex animation rigs. I am proficient in Toon Boom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, and other industry-standard tools, and I enjoy sharing my knowledge by training teams to enhance production workflows. I am passionate about bringing stories to life through engaging 2D animation and design, always ensuring quality and meeting tight deadlines.

Byron Dunbar

Animator, Illustrator, Character Designer, +2

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I am a story-driven illustrator and animator with eighteen years of experience in Harmony rigging, design, storyboarding, and scene set-up. I am skilled at creating efficient rigs, solving technical challenges, and collaborating effectively to meet deadlines. I have worked with numerous animation studios across Canada, contributing to well-known series and projects by creating versatile rigs, detailed designs, and compelling storyboards. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated adaptability and creativity across various styles and project requirements, from comics and promotional artwork to complex animation rigs. I am proficient in Toon Boom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, and other industry-standard tools, and I enjoy sharing my knowledge by training teams to enhance production workflows. I am passionate about bringing stories to life through engaging 2D animation and design, always ensuring quality and meeting tight deadlines.…I am a story-driven illustrator and animator with eighteen years of experience in Harmony rigging, design, storyboarding, and scene set-up. I am skilled at creating efficient rigs, solving technical challenges, and collaborating effectively to meet deadlines. I have worked with numerous animation studios across Canada, contributing to well-known series and projects by creating versatile rigs, detailed designs, and compelling storyboards. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated adaptability and creativity across various styles and project requirements, from comics and promotional artwork to complex animation rigs. I am proficient in Toon Boom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, and other industry-standard tools, and I enjoy sharing my knowledge by training teams to enhance production workflows. I am passionate about bringing stories to life through engaging 2D animation and design, always ensuring quality and meeting tight deadlines.

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I am a story-driven illustrator and animator with eighteen years of experience in Harmony rigging, design, storyboarding, and scene set-up. I am skilled at creating efficient rigs, solving technical challenges, and collaborating effectively to meet deadlines. I have worked with numerous animation studios across Canada, contributing to well-known series and projects by creating versatile rigs, detailed designs, and compelling storyboards.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated adaptability and creativity across various styles and project requirements, from comics and promotional artwork to complex animation rigs. I am proficient in Toon Boom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, and other industry-standard tools, and I enjoy sharing my knowledge by training teams to enhance production workflows. I am passionate about bringing stories to life through engaging 2D animation and design, always ensuring quality and meeting tight deadlines.

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Work Experience

2D Harmony Rigger at Pip Animation, Singing Frog Studio, Little Blackstone Studios, Bardel Entertainment, Jam Filled, Huminah Huminah, Copernicus Studios, Nelvana, Yowza! Animation Corp

January 1, 2019 - Present

Collaborated with designers and animators to build versatile rigs supporting wide ranges of character movements and expressions. Created dynamic character and prop designs for notable projects such as Rick and Morty and Curious George. Produced held cels and special assets for unique animation moments. Trained animation teams in Toon Boom Harmony to improve workflows. Addressed rigging challenges by troubleshooting and optimizing. Provided feedback to streamline rigging processes and improve asset functionality.

Freelance Illustrator at Self-Employed

January 1, 2007 - Present

Created illustrations for various projects including comics, storyboards for animation, and promotional artwork for rock bands. Translated scripts into compelling visual sequences enhancing narrative impact. Delivered character and prop designs tailored to client needs while maintaining artistic integrity. Demonstrated adaptability across diverse styles and formats. Developed color palettes reinforcing themes and moods. Maintained consistency with diverse illustration styles and client standards.

General 2D Artist at Chuck Gammage Animation

January 1, 2024 - Present

Created detailed character designs for animation production and developed versatile rigs tailored for seamless workflows. Brought concepts to life through engaging 2D animations to enhance storytelling. Ensured design and animation quality met production standards. Adapted quickly to varied workflows and consistently met tight deadlines. Reviewed builds and scenes for smooth production transitions.

2D Scene Set-Up Artist at Nelvana, Jam Filled, Yowza! Animation Corp

December 31, 2023 - August 14, 2025

Created scene set-ups and layouts for series including Hotel Transylvania: The Series, Superbuns, Bubble Guppies, Amber Brown, Go Away Unicorn, and Ollie’s Pack. Ensured continuity and consistency in scaling across scenes. Collaborated closely with layout and animation teams to maintain fluid transitions into production and resolve technical challenges. Refined character rigs for improved functionality and troubleshot build issues. Undertook technical tasks optimizing scene files, managed asset organization, and ensured pipeline efficiency. Trained new scene set-up artists and created a manual for proper scene set-up practices.