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With over 37 years of experience in the animation and media industries, I have worked across a wide range of commercial and independent projects, including extensive educational content for young children. My career spans long & short form productions in studio, hybrid, and fully remote environments, with hands on involvement across the entire creative pipeline from concept and design through storyboarding, animation, post-production, and final delivery. I specialize in creating engaging, educational animation that balances entertainment with clarity and purpose, ensuring content is accessible, meaningful, and age appropriate without talking down to the audience.…With over 37 years of experience in the animation and media industries, I have worked across a wide range of commercial and independent projects, including extensive educational content for young children. My career spans long & short form productions in studio, hybrid, and fully remote environments, with hands on involvement across the entire creative pipeline from concept and design through storyboarding, animation, post-production, and final delivery. I specialize in creating engaging, educational animation that balances entertainment with clarity and purpose, ensuring content is accessible, meaningful, and age appropriate without talking down to the audience.

JASON MCDONALD

Animator, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, +3

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With over 37 years of experience in the animation and media industries, I have worked across a wide range of commercial and independent projects, including extensive educational content for young children. My career spans long & short form productions in studio, hybrid, and fully remote environments, with hands on involvement across the entire creative pipeline from concept and design through storyboarding, animation, post-production, and final delivery. I specialize in creating engaging, educational animation that balances entertainment with clarity and purpose, ensuring content is accessible, meaningful, and age appropriate without talking down to the audience.…With over 37 years of experience in the animation and media industries, I have worked across a wide range of commercial and independent projects, including extensive educational content for young children. My career spans long & short form productions in studio, hybrid, and fully remote environments, with hands on involvement across the entire creative pipeline from concept and design through storyboarding, animation, post-production, and final delivery. I specialize in creating engaging, educational animation that balances entertainment with clarity and purpose, ensuring content is accessible, meaningful, and age appropriate without talking down to the audience.

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With over 37 years of experience in the animation and media industries, I have worked across a wide range of commercial and independent projects, including extensive educational content for young children. My career spans long & short form productions in studio, hybrid, and fully remote environments, with hands on involvement across the entire creative pipeline from concept and design through storyboarding, animation, post-production, and final delivery. I specialize in creating engaging, educational animation that balances entertainment with clarity and purpose, ensuring content is accessible, meaningful, and age appropriate without talking down to the audience.

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English

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Work Experience

Character, Prop & Background Designer at Snowflake Films NYC

January 1, 2019 - Present

Designed characters, props, and backgrounds. Full rotations of characters & props for the Wonder Pets! In The City helped establish and maintain the visual style across Seasons 1 & 2.

Lead Designer & Motion Graphics at Sesame Street Workshop

January 1, 2015 - Present

Collaborated with artists and educators to create animation, storyboards, and character designs for segments like Abby’s Amazing Adventures, Elmo’s World, and Girl Talk. Produced high-quality visuals under tight deadlines, supporting educational content and enhancing storytelling.