I'm an award-winning animation art director and designer, experienced in creating visual worlds for animation, advertising, and games. Specialising in concept art, environments, and character design.…

Lynne Hood

I'm an award-winning animation art director and designer, experienced in creating visual worlds for animation, advertising, and games. Specialising in concept art, environments, and character design.…

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I’m an award-winning animation art director and designer, experienced in creating visual worlds for animation, advertising, and games. Specialising in concept art, environments, and character design.

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Character Designer at Lupus Films
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed characters and props for several children's animation series pitches.
Art Director at Woodlouse Films
January 1, 2025 - Present
Created concept art work for two animated film pitches showcased at APD (Stuttgart) and Film Cymru.
Artwork and Animation at Clarke & Clarke / Sanderson Group
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Bringing luxury interior fabric designs to life by designing and animating a series of adverts from initial concept through to final delivery, based on their latest collections.
Designer/Animator at BlinkInk
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Developed vibrant, floral-themed animated visuals for Miracle-Gro’s international campaign.
Animation Director at OK Dementia Project
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Directed, designed and animated a short film exploring dementia’s impact on perception, informed by my personal experience of caring for family members.
Lead Designer at A Productions
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Created layouts for JoJo and Gran Gran, translating storyboards into polished visual sequences.
Art Director at Lupus Films
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Created the visual identity of a 2026 children’s animated series, guiding character, environment, and prop design, colour direction, and layout, while heading an eight-artist creative team.
Art Director & Animator at Harlequin / Sanderson Design Group
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Produced a series of animated brand films and trade-show visuals designed for international release and audience engagement.
Animation Lecturer at Central Saint Martins and City Lit
January 1, 2019 - Present
Delivering intensive short courses on character design and storyboarding, training both postgraduate learners and working industry creatives.
Lead Design and Animation at Picasso Pictures
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2024
Designed characters and backgrounds for UK and US broadcast advertising campaigns, creating comprehensive animation libraries and art assets for both print and digital media.

Education

BA (Hons) Theatre Design (2:1) at Central School of Speech & Drama
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
PG Dip Character Animation at Central Saint Martins
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Alias MAYA Intensive at VanArts, Vancouver
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Cel Action Training Course at O Hare Studios / Tony Collingswood
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Toon Boom Harmony Rigging at Adams Animation Academy
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Moho Animation and Rigging at Adams Animation Academy
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Children’s Book Illustration Course at Make Art That Sells
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Creative Production Course at Skillset
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Visual Storyboarding for Animation at Lupus Studios
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

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Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education

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