Multidisciplinary artist with over 20 years of experience in 2D/3D animation, storyboarding, and children's book illustration. Passionate about all forms of artistic expression — visual, musical, and literary — I have contributed to numerous projects in video games, animated films, and TV series. Driven by constant curiosity, I continuously explore new techniques to enrich my creative practice. My approach combines strong artistic vision, technical versatility, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Yvan Deschamps

Multidisciplinary artist with over 20 years of experience in 2D/3D animation, storyboarding, and children's book illustration. Passionate about all forms of artistic expression — visual, musical, and literary — I have contributed to numerous projects in video games, animated films, and TV series. Driven by constant curiosity, I continuously explore new techniques to enrich my creative practice. My approach combines strong artistic vision, technical versatility, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

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Multidisciplinary artist with over 20 years of experience in 2D/3D animation, storyboarding, and children’s book illustration. Passionate about all forms of artistic expression — visual, musical, and literary — I have contributed to numerous projects in video games, animated films, and TV series. Driven by constant curiosity, I continuously explore new techniques to enrich my creative practice. My approach combines strong artistic vision, technical versatility, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Lead animator at Frima Studio
July 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025
Animation supervisor
2D and 3D Animator at Frima Studio
October 4, 2006 - July 1, 2023
Illustrator at Editions Foulire
March 2, 2009 - August 31, 2020
Illustrator at Soulières Editeur
June 2, 2008 - August 31, 2015
Animation Director / Lead Animator at Frima Studio, Québec
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2023
Led animation team, supervised and mentored the animation team while ensuring quality standards across all deliverables; collaborated closely with the Animation Director to maintain artistic vision and technical consistency throughout production.
Storyboard Artist
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Developed storyboard for two animated feature films in close collaboration with the director and producer, translating the director's vision into visuals to storytelling.
2D Animator at Sarbakanl, Québec
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
2D animations for an animated TV series before transitioning to video game productions.
Lead Animator at Frima Studio Québec
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2023
Supervised and mentored the animation team while ensuring quality standards across all deliverables. Collaborated closely with the Animation Director to maintain artistic vision and technical consistency throughout production.

Education

2D Animation at AEC Visual Arts
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

AEC Visual Arts
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
DEC Visual Arts
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet
    paper Temple Run Legends

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    paper Lego Bionicles - The Journey of One

    Storyboard Artwork for the animation production “Lego Bionicles - The Journey of One” still available on Netflix