I’ve been sketching, drawing and storyboarding from an early age. I have a degree in hand-drawn 2D animation, and I also have over 15 years experience working in graphic design, digital advertising and art direction. All of my illustration work is created digitally, with a hand-drawn aesthetic, and I love to bring my drawings to life using 2D animation and motion graphics.…

Dave McCall

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I’ve been sketching, drawing and storyboarding from an early age. I have a degree in hand-drawn 2D animation, and I also have over 15 years experience working in graphic design, digital advertising and art direction. All of my illustration work is created digitally, with a hand-drawn aesthetic, and I love to bring my drawings to life using 2D animation and motion graphics.…

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I’ve been sketching, drawing and storyboarding from an early age. I have a degree in hand-drawn 2D animation, and I also have over 15 years experience working in graphic design, digital advertising and art direction. All of my illustration work is created digitally, with a hand-drawn aesthetic, and I love to bring my drawings to life using 2D animation and motion graphics.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Storyboard Artist at Think Jam / Dave McCall Art
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Storyboard artist contributing to animation projects, developing visual storytelling.
Digital Designer at Think Jam / Dave McCall Art
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Digital design for advertising campaigns; asset creation for multi-channel projects.
Senior Designer at Think Jam / Dave McCall Art
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Senior designer leading design projects and mentoring junior designers.
Art Director at Think Jam / Dave McCall Art
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Art direction across campaigns, establishing visual style and creative direction.
Lead Graphic Designer & Animator at Think Jam / Dave McCall Art
January 1, 2018 - November 19, 2025
Led graphic design and animation work, developing motion graphics and illustrated content.
Illustration & Animation Specialist at People’s Fibre
January 1, 2018 - November 19, 2025
Illustration, storyboarding, animation, motion graphics and video editing.
Illustration & Animation Specialist at Swish Fibre
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Illustration and animation work for fibre campaigns.

Education

Foundation Studies - Specialising in Illustration/Animation at Loughborough University School of Art
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
BA (Hons), Animation at Southampton Solent University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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