Professional illustrator and storyboard artist specializing in character design and storytelling. Experienced across branding, packaging/label design, and cinematic sequences, with a strong background in fantasy character creation, animation-style character development, and comic book worlds. Freelance film/storyboard work includes writer/director roles on multiple short films, alongside professional production and concept art/illustration experience. Also has teaching experience (ages 5–13) focused on drawing techniques, character/anatomy basics, and comic layouts.…

Ryan Csaszar

Professional illustrator and storyboard artist specializing in character design and storytelling. Experienced across branding, packaging/label design, and cinematic sequences, with a strong background in fantasy character creation, animation-style character development, and comic book worlds. Freelance film/storyboard work includes writer/director roles on multiple short films, alongside professional production and concept art/illustration experience. Also has teaching experience (ages 5–13) focused on drawing techniques, character/anatomy basics, and comic layouts.…

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Professional illustrator and storyboard artist specializing in character design and storytelling. Experienced across branding, packaging/label design, and cinematic sequences, with a strong background in fantasy character creation, animation-style character development, and comic book worlds.

Freelance film/storyboard work includes writer/director roles on multiple short films, alongside professional production and concept art/illustration experience. Also has teaching experience (ages 5–13) focused on drawing techniques, character/anatomy basics, and comic layouts.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Baseball Coach at Greenwich Giants (University of Greenwich)
March 1, 2026 - Present
Taught children ages 5–13 basic fielding, throwing, and catching fundamentals, plus basic hitting technique.
Writer/Director/Storyboard Artist (independent film) at RaiKo (short film)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Independent short film project where duties included writing, directing, and creating storyboards.
Writer/Director/Storyboard Artist at Raiko
January 1, 2023 - Present
Short film work; writer/director/storyboard artist for Raiko (2023).
Character/Label Designer at Yippee Ki Yay Foods
January 1, 2019 - Present
Designed label for hot sauce product; created logo and character designs for Cowboy Joe and Lady Lemon.
Writer/Director/Storyboard Artist (independent film) at Preemptive Detective (short film)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Independent short film where duties included writing, directing, and creating storyboards.
Writer/Director/Storyboard Artist at Pre-emptive Detective
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Short film; writer/director/storyboards.
Art Instructor at Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center
July 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Taught children ages 5–12 drawing techniques, including basic character drawing, anatomy basics, and comic book layout fundamentals.
Writer/Director/Storyboard Artist (independent film) at Rise (short film)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Independent short film where duties included writing, directing, and creating storyboards.
Writer/Director/Storyboard Artist at Rise
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Short film; writer/director/storyboards.
Writer/Director/Storyboard Artist (independent film) at The BadMan (animatic)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Created writer/director/storyboard work for an animatic titled “The BadMan.”
Writer/Director/Storyboard Artist at The BadMan
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Animated; writer/director/storyboards.
Writer/Director/Storyboard Artist (independent project) at Another Day (music video)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Created writer/director/storyboard work for the music video “Another Day.”
Lead Concept Artist at Critical Moves
May 1, 2007 - September 1, 2012
Designed multiple characters for fantasy RPG Demon Kross; designed over 100 weapons; created storyboards for cinematic sequences; worked closely with Art Director on gameplay concepts; managed a team of fellow concept artists.
Sign Artist / Customer Service at Trader Joe's
February 1, 2004 - January 1, 2025
Stocked shelves, worked the sales floor, and ran registers. Delivered customer needs with a helpful, positive attitude. Created and painted chalkboard display signs and character designs. Collaborated with artists and managers to create new store themes and provided professional lettering and calligraphy in various fonts.
Director/Sign Artist at Trader Joe's
February 1, 2004 - Present
Storyboarded and designed 75% of our original sign templates; created and painted chalkboard display signs and character designs; worked with a team of artists to create new themes for the store.
Comic Book Artist at Studio Drunken Style
June 1, 2001 - Present
Created comic book storylines and world concepts; published kung-fu comic, Frog.
Professional Illustrator at Palladium Books
September 1, 1998 - September 1, 2010
Published over 30 character designs and illustrations.
Storyboarding and Concept Artist at Dimension Data
June 1, 1998 - January 31, 2005
Produced storyboards and established a visual style for 2D fighting content. Designed multiple characters and sculpted characters for 3D scanning.
Concept Artist at Dimension Data
June 1, 1998 - January 1, 2005
Created storyboards and visual style for 2D fighter; designed multiple characters; sculpted characters for 3D scanning.

Education

BFA in Fine Arts / Illustration at College for Creative Studies
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
B.F.A. Fine Arts / Illustration at College for Creative Studies
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Professional Services, Education