I'm Roger Mason, a storyboard artist, graphic novelist and illustrator with 20+ years of professional experience in London and Auckland. My graphic novels have been published in the UK and France, and I’ve worked extensively in CX spaces. I bring an unbiased, creative eye, a clear sense of storytelling, and a range of visual solutions grounded in a long, tested artistic practice. I’ve collaborated with brands and broadcasters such as BBC, MTV, Channel Four, Framestore, and Google, and my work spans publishing, theatre, and education. I’ve taught life drawing, perspective, comics, storyboarding, and illustration at Whitecliffe College (NZ), University of Teesside (UK), and SAE Institute London. I’m a permanent resident of New Zealand and a UK citizen, and I’m passionate about mentoring new makers and delivering visuals that tell compelling stories.

Roger Mason

I'm Roger Mason, a storyboard artist, graphic novelist and illustrator with 20+ years of professional experience in London and Auckland. My graphic novels have been published in the UK and France, and I’ve worked extensively in CX spaces. I bring an unbiased, creative eye, a clear sense of storytelling, and a range of visual solutions grounded in a long, tested artistic practice. I’ve collaborated with brands and broadcasters such as BBC, MTV, Channel Four, Framestore, and Google, and my work spans publishing, theatre, and education. I’ve taught life drawing, perspective, comics, storyboarding, and illustration at Whitecliffe College (NZ), University of Teesside (UK), and SAE Institute London. I’m a permanent resident of New Zealand and a UK citizen, and I’m passionate about mentoring new makers and delivering visuals that tell compelling stories.

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I’m Roger Mason, a storyboard artist, graphic novelist and illustrator with 20+ years of professional experience in London and Auckland. My graphic novels have been published in the UK and France, and I’ve worked extensively in CX spaces. I bring an unbiased, creative eye, a clear sense of storytelling, and a range of visual solutions grounded in a long, tested artistic practice.

I’ve collaborated with brands and broadcasters such as BBC, MTV, Channel Four, Framestore, and Google, and my work spans publishing, theatre, and education. I’ve taught life drawing, perspective, comics, storyboarding, and illustration at Whitecliffe College (NZ), University of Teesside (UK), and SAE Institute London. I’m a permanent resident of New Zealand and a UK citizen, and I’m passionate about mentoring new makers and delivering visuals that tell compelling stories.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lecturer at Whitecliffe College, New Zealand
February 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021
Subjects taught include life drawing, cartooning, perspective, comics, storyboarding, character design, illustration; lesson planning; curriculum development.
Lecturer at University of Teesside, UK
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2013
Lecturing in comics and design practices; taught across life drawing, perspective, storytelling and related disciplines.
Lecturer at SAE Institute London, UK
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2017
Taught subjects including life drawing, perspective, comics, storyboarding, illustration.

Education

BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Norwich University of the Arts, Norwich, UK
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998
Erasmus exchange program at Ecole Supérieure d’Art et de Design, Orléans, France
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
BTEC National Diploma foundation studies in art and design at Lincoln College of Art, Lincolnshire, UK
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995
A-levels (Art, English, Business Studies) at Spalding Grammar School, Lincolnshire, UK
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1994

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other