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Hi, I'm James Peebles, a passionate graphic designer and animation director with over 40 years of experience in the field. I've had the pleasure of working on over 200 projects throughout my career, starting from a small local firm in Pittsburgh to running my own studio handling international projects. My expertise spans traditional illustration to digital animation, and I've collaborated with clients across various industries including sports teams and broadcast networks. I truly enjoy bringing ideas to life, whether by crafting detailed storyboards or animating compelling visuals. I've worked with renowned companies like Warner Brothers, Hanna-Barbera, and Marvel, and continue to freelance, always eager to take on new creative challenges. Let's create something amazing together!…Hi, I'm James Peebles, a passionate graphic designer and animation director with over 40 years of experience in the field. I've had the pleasure of working on over 200 projects throughout my career, starting from a small local firm in Pittsburgh to running my own studio handling international projects. My expertise spans traditional illustration to digital animation, and I've collaborated with clients across various industries including sports teams and broadcast networks. I truly enjoy bringing ideas to life, whether by crafting detailed storyboards or animating compelling visuals. I've worked with renowned companies like Warner Brothers, Hanna-Barbera, and Marvel, and continue to freelance, always eager to take on new creative challenges. Let's create something amazing together!

James Peebles

Graphic Designer, Animation Director, Animator, +2

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Hi, I'm James Peebles, a passionate graphic designer and animation director with over 40 years of experience in the field. I've had the pleasure of working on over 200 projects throughout my career, starting from a small local firm in Pittsburgh to running my own studio handling international projects. My expertise spans traditional illustration to digital animation, and I've collaborated with clients across various industries including sports teams and broadcast networks. I truly enjoy bringing ideas to life, whether by crafting detailed storyboards or animating compelling visuals. I've worked with renowned companies like Warner Brothers, Hanna-Barbera, and Marvel, and continue to freelance, always eager to take on new creative challenges. Let's create something amazing together!…Hi, I'm James Peebles, a passionate graphic designer and animation director with over 40 years of experience in the field. I've had the pleasure of working on over 200 projects throughout my career, starting from a small local firm in Pittsburgh to running my own studio handling international projects. My expertise spans traditional illustration to digital animation, and I've collaborated with clients across various industries including sports teams and broadcast networks. I truly enjoy bringing ideas to life, whether by crafting detailed storyboards or animating compelling visuals. I've worked with renowned companies like Warner Brothers, Hanna-Barbera, and Marvel, and continue to freelance, always eager to take on new creative challenges. Let's create something amazing together!

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Hi, I’m James Peebles, a passionate graphic designer and animation director with over 40 years of experience in the field. I’ve had the pleasure of working on over 200 projects throughout my career, starting from a small local firm in Pittsburgh to running my own studio handling international projects. My expertise spans traditional illustration to digital animation, and I’ve collaborated with clients across various industries including sports teams and broadcast networks.

I truly enjoy bringing ideas to life, whether by crafting detailed storyboards or animating compelling visuals. I’ve worked with renowned companies like Warner Brothers, Hanna-Barbera, and Marvel, and continue to freelance, always eager to take on new creative challenges. Let’s create something amazing together!

Skills

Animation

Illustration

Experience Level

Animation

Expert

Illustration

Expert

Work Experience

Freelance at Self-employed

January 1, 1982 - Present

Worked as a freelance animation assistant for 5 years before purchasing a local studio. Designed and executed over 200 projects including ball cap logos, magazine illustrations, comic art, whiteboard illustrations, commercials, sports teams branding, and broadcast network animations. Clients included Marsden Associates, Crawford Communications, and Hanna-Barbera.

Studio Head at Own Studio

January 1, 1987 - Present

Owned and ran a studio handling international projects. Managed clients and project execution in various animation and graphic design domains.

Animator and Animation Supervisor at Warner Brothers

December 31, 1995 - July 15, 2025

Worked at Warner Brothers after moving to Los Angeles in 1992. Contributed to animation projects and supervised animation for series including Animaniacs.

Animator and Supervisor at STARTOONS Chicago

December 31, 1998 - July 15, 2025

Worked on Marvel’s Spiderman animated series and other projects. Provided animation supervision and execution.

Animation Director and AD Supervisor at Crawford Communications, Atlanta

January 1, 1999 - Present

Supervised animation direction and assistant directing in the advertising and animation division under Candice Alger.