I'm Diego Sierra, a storyboard artist and animator with over a decade of experience delivering engaging animation for TV and film. I specialize in storyboarding, animation direction, and character design, working closely with art directors, designers, and clients to realize compelling visuals on time. I'm passionate about crafting clear visual storytelling, leading teams through revisions, and maintaining a strong creative voice across shows such as Clifford the Big Red Dog, Let's Go Luna, Hotel Transylvania, and Brown Bag Films' productions.…

Diego Sierra

I'm Diego Sierra, a storyboard artist and animator with over a decade of experience delivering engaging animation for TV and film. I specialize in storyboarding, animation direction, and character design, working closely with art directors, designers, and clients to realize compelling visuals on time. I'm passionate about crafting clear visual storytelling, leading teams through revisions, and maintaining a strong creative voice across shows such as Clifford the Big Red Dog, Let's Go Luna, Hotel Transylvania, and Brown Bag Films' productions.…

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I’m Diego Sierra, a storyboard artist and animator with over a decade of experience delivering engaging animation for TV and film. I specialize in storyboarding, animation direction, and character design, working closely with art directors, designers, and clients to realize compelling visuals on time.
I’m passionate about crafting clear visual storytelling, leading teams through revisions, and maintaining a strong creative voice across shows such as Clifford the Big Red Dog, Let’s Go Luna, Hotel Transylvania, and Brown Bag Films’ productions.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Animator 2D (Remote) at Treehouse Republic
June 1, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Remote freelance 2D animation work; established style guidelines and supported storyboard and production teams.
Episodic Director at Sphere Media Animation
June 1, 2023 - September 27, 2025
Directed episodic animation; supervised storyboard team; prepared episodes for client delivery; reviewed episodic animation passes and provided feedback; collaborated with Art Director and design departments to maintain vision and brand.
Storyboard Revisionist at Yowza Animation
December 31, 2021 - September 27, 2025
Storyboard revisionist contributing to the animation narrative; supported storyboard artists and directors.
Character Designer / Senior Animator at Brown Bag Films
December 31, 2020 - September 27, 2025
Character Designer for Blue's Clues and You; Senior Animator on multiple titles; collaborated with art directors and design departments on environments and props; established visuals and quality standards.
Senior Animator at Brown Bag Films
December 31, 2019 - September 27, 2025
Senior Animator on Let's Go Luna; developed animation sequences and contributed to storytelling.
Animator at Nelvana
December 31, 2018 - September 27, 2025
Animated sequences for Corn & Peg and Hotel Transylvania series; contributed to character animation and sequence timing.
Animator at Brown Bag Films
December 31, 2017 - September 27, 2025
Worked on Magic School Bus, The 3 Amigonauts, Let's Go Luna, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Wild Kratts, Peg + Cat and other shows; produced animation assets and contributed to production workflow.
Storyboard Supervisor at Brown Bag Films
December 31, 2011 - September 27, 2025
Storyboard supervisor for My Friend Rabbit; oversaw storyboard team and style guidance.
Animator at Oasis Animation
December 31, 2011 - September 27, 2025
Animation projects for Montreal-based Oasis Animation; contributed to multiple productions.
Animator at GrossoLogy
December 31, 2008 - September 27, 2025
Detentionaire animated segments; contributed to episodes including 'Two Presidents'.
Storyboard Supervisor at Brain Freeze Entertainment
December 31, 2011 - September 27, 2025
Lucky Fred storyboard supervisor and designer oversight; managed design and animation processes.
Freelance Animator 2D (Remote) at Treehouse Republic
June 1, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Remote freelancing focusing on 2D animation, storyboards, and collaboration with clients to deliver high-quality animation assets.
Episodic Director at Sphere Media Animation
June 1, 2023 - September 27, 2025
Directed episodic animation projects, ensuring alignment with the director's vision and brand; collaborated with production teams for consistent storytelling.
Storyboard Revisionist at Brown Bag Films
January 1, 2020 - September 27, 2025
Revised storyboards and animation assets; provided revision notes to scripts and storyboards; supported storyboard team through revisions and launches.
Senior Animator at Nelvana
January 1, 2018 - Present
Senior animator contributing to character animation, timing, and shot planning on multiple projects.
Animator at Brown Bag Films
December 31, 2017 - September 27, 2025
Animated on various series including Corn and Peg and Hotel Transylvania; collaborated with art directors and design teams.
Animator at Oasis Animation
December 31, 2011 - September 27, 2025
Animated for TV series, collaborating with directors and senior animators to realize visual storytelling.
Episodic Director at Sphere Media Animation
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Directed episodic animation; managed all aspects of production; collaborated with Art Director and design departments to establish environments, characters and props; produced revision notes for scripts and storyboard artists; supervised storyboard team including revisions, launches and hands-on support; prepared episodes for delivery to client and responses to client feedback; reviewed episodic animation passes and provided feedback; worked with all levels of creative production to bring the script to life while maintaining the vision and brand of the series; responsible for storyboarding, scene breakdown, planning shots and actions within determined locations and settings.
Freelance 2D Animator at Tree House Republic
January 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Freelance 2D animation work (remote).
Storyboard Revisionist at Brown Bag Films
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Revised storyboards, contributed to script and storyboard art process; coordinated with directors and designers to maintain style; provided revision notes and supported storyboard artists.
Animator / Designer at Brown Bag Films
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2017
Animator/Designer on Corn and Peg and Hotel Transylvania; contributed to animation and character design.
Animator / Designer at Pops (Notification App)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Animator/Designer for Pops (Israel).
By The Rapids Animator at Pipeline Studios (Ottawa)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Animator with By The Rapids through Pipeline Studios; Ottawa projects.
Animator at Big Soul Productions
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Animator for Ugly Americans project; designer supervisor responsibilities at times.
Animator at Two Presidents
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
Grossole gy, Detentionaire Animator.
Storyboard Supervisor at Brown Bag Films
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
My Friend Rabbit Storyboard Supervisor (Toronto).
Animator at Blue's Clues and You
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Animation work; ensured style alignment.
Storyboard Revisionist at Brown Bag Films
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2020
Worked on storyboard revisions, provided visual and technical direction, collaborated with artists, and ensured alignment with show bible and brand.
Designer Supervisor / Rigging at Brain Freeze Entertainment
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Managed design and rigging resources for TV animation projects; supervised design teams and ensured coherence with series style.
Animator at Pipeline Studios Inc.
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
By The Rapids Animator; contributed key animation and in-betweening on episodic content.
Animator / Inbetweener at Cup a Coffee
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Scored frames for Scaredy Squirrel and related projects; delivered in-between animation to tight deadlines.
Rigger / Designer at Big Soul Productions
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Rigging and design supervision on Ugly Americans; coordinated with production to ensure animation readiness.
Animator at Two Presidents
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
Grosso Logy, Detentionaire Animator; contributed animation on key episodes.
Storyboard Supervisor at Brown Bag Films
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
My Friend Rabbit storyboard supervisor, guiding visual storytelling and shot planning.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Arts (Animation) at Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor of Applied Arts (Animation) at Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor of Applied Arts (Animation) at Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor of Applied Arts (Animation) at Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007

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Industry Experience

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

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