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

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!

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Experience Level

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.

Education

High School Diploma at Hampton High School, Pittsburgh
October 1, 1975 - June 15, 1978
College Degree at Pittsburgh University
January 1, 1978 - December 31, 1998
Fine Arts Degree at SCAD
January 1, 2000 - January 31, 2006
Adjunct Faculty

Qualifications

Animator/ Illustrator
October 1, 1981 - July 14, 2025
Broadcast animator with major animated projects

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods