Hi, I’m Sean Lavallee, a 2D animator, technical director, and production artist with over two decades of industry experience. I specialize in full pipeline execution for broadcast and educational media, shaping animation, character and prop design, rigging (Toon Boom Harmony), layout, digital painting, compositing, and editing into cohesive narratives. I’ve delivered polished animated productions with creative flair, technical precision, and strong interdisciplinary knowledge. I thrive on collaborating with directors and teams across disciplines, mentoring staff, optimizing pipelines, and delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines.…

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Hi, I’m Sean Lavallee, a 2D animator, technical director, and production artist with over two decades of industry experience. I specialize in full pipeline execution for broadcast and educational media, shaping animation, character and prop design, rigging (Toon Boom Harmony), layout, digital painting, compositing, and editing into cohesive narratives. I’ve delivered polished animated productions with creative flair, technical precision, and strong interdisciplinary knowledge. I thrive on collaborating with directors and teams across disciplines, mentoring staff, optimizing pipelines, and delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines.…

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Hi, I’m Sean Lavallee, a 2D animator, technical director, and production artist with over two decades of industry experience. I specialize in full pipeline execution for broadcast and educational media, shaping animation, character and prop design, rigging (Toon Boom Harmony), layout, digital painting, compositing, and editing into cohesive narratives.

I’ve delivered polished animated productions with creative flair, technical precision, and strong interdisciplinary knowledge. I thrive on collaborating with directors and teams across disciplines, mentoring staff, optimizing pipelines, and delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines.

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Work Experience

2D Animation Technical Director / Lead Animator at WineSTUDIOS/GrapeCITY Inc.
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Led and executed the complete production pipeline for 20+ educational shorts, overseeing storyboarding, character and prop design, layout design, rigging (Toon Boom Harmony), animation, compositing, and editing to deliver polished 3-4 minute productions. Developed engaging visual concepts by adapting published books into cohesive animated narratives with clear design language and storytelling. Managed technical aspects of production, including character builds, cutout rigging, asset optimization, and workflow troubleshooting to ensure efficiency and quality. Collaborated with studio directors on approvals and revisions, integrating feedback efficiently under tight deadlines. Mentored and coordinated with team members, delegating tasks, preparing assets, and ensuring final file delivery. Demonstrated leadership and adaptability across multiple concurrent projects and maintained high standards of interdisciplinary collaboration.
Animator & Digital Painter at Wild Kratts
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Animated character sequences and assisted with digital background painting under art director supervision for broadcast delivery of the show Wild Kratts.
Digital Painter & Revision Assistant at BigJump Productions
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Produced digital backgrounds and painting corrections for Secret World of Benjamin Bear IV, ensuring continuity and aesthetic alignment.
Animator & Digital Painter at Mercury Filmworks
December 31, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Animated and painted backgrounds for series including Kick Buttowski, Jimmy Two Shoes, Toot & Puddle, World of Quest, Gerald McBoing Boing Adventures, and Weird Years.
Digital Painter at Amberwood Entertainment Corporation
December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Painted digital backgrounds for Secret World of Benjamin Bear I-III, Zeroman, and Hoze Houndz II.
Key Frame Animator at Boomstone Inc.
December 31, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Created key pose animation for Rescue Heroes III, ensuring strong posing for production pipelines.
Pre-Production Setup at Spumco International
December 31, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Prepared storyboards for pre-production on Ripping Friends.
Director of Web & Image Design at CIMA
December 31, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Directed web & image design.

Education

Diploma in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects at Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education
    uniE608 Toonboom Harmony 2d Animation - GrapeSEED
    Description: Development of a 3-4 minute animated short for children covering a wide variety of subject material. STUDIO: グレープシティ株式会社ワインスタジオス GrapeCity inc. GrapeSEED WINEstudios ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Animation illustrator SOFTWARE USED: ToonBoom Harmony Blender COPYRIGHT INFORMATION: © All work created for this project is the property of GrapeCity. For copyright inquiries or permissions, please contact GrapeCity directly.…
    uniE621 LittleSEED Shorts
    Developed 3-4 minute animated short for children covering a wide variety of subject material. STUDIO: グレープシティ株式会社ワインスタジオス GrapeCity inc. GrapeSEED WINEstudios ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Animation Digital Painting SOFTWARE USED: Toon Boom Harmony Modo COPYRIGHT INFORMATION: © All work created for this project is the property of GrapeCity. For copyright inquiries or permissions, please contact GrapeCity directly. https://youtu.be/sx6OIMT4zQI?si=cKBOjWZF_chPqcav Digital2D Animation ChildrensArt CharacterDesign CharacterAnimation BackgroundDesign PropDesign…
    uniE621 Pinky the Pig Short
    Developed 3-4 minute animated short for children covering a wide variety of subject material. STUDIO: グレープシティ株式会社ワインスタジオス GrapeCity inc. GrapeSEED WINEstudios ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Animation Storyboarding SOFTWARE USED: Toon Boom Harmony Modo COPYRIGHT INFORMATION: © All work created for this project is the property of GrapeCity. For copyright inquiries or permissions, please contact GrapeCity directly. https://youtu.be/eKI9WWAi554?si=XPnAFvWyvO24UfOB Digital2D Animation ChildrensArt CharacterDesign CharacterAnimation BackgroundDesign PropDesign…
    uniE621 Where is the Mouse Short
    Developed 3-4 minute animated short for children covering a wide variety of subject material. STUDIO: グレープシティ株式会社ワインスタジオス GrapeCity inc. GrapeSEED WINEstudios ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Animation Storyboarding SOFTWARE USED: Toon Boom Harmony Modo COPYRIGHT INFORMATION: © All work created for this project is the property of GrapeCity. For copyright inquiries or permissions, please contact GrapeCity directly. https://youtu.be/9y9tYyOm2OA?si=0Xn_9aj5Sz5sOVVY Digital2D Animation ChildrensArt CharacterDesign CharacterAnimation BackgroundDesign PropDesign…
    uniE621 The Ball Game Short
    Developed 3-4 minute animated short for children covering a wide variety of subject material. STUDIO: グレープシティ株式会社ワインスタジオス GrapeCity inc. GrapeSEED WINEstudios ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Animation Storyboarding SOFTWARE USED: Toon Boom Harmony Modo COPYRIGHT INFORMATION: © All work created for this project is the property of GrapeCity. For copyright inquiries or permissions, please contact GrapeCity directly. https://youtu.be/uHncbIZWrbU?si=jM0j8N5hH5rrvSAT Digital2D Animation ChildrensArt CharacterDesign CharacterAnimation BackgroundDesign PropDesign…
    uniE621 Everything Green Short
    Developed 3-4 minute animated short for children covering a wide variety of subject material. STUDIO: グレープシティ株式会社ワインスタジオス GrapeCity inc. GrapeSEED WINEstudios ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Animation Storyboarding SOFTWARE USED: Toon Boom Harmony Modo COPYRIGHT INFORMATION: © All work created for this project is the property of GrapeCity. For copyright inquiries or permissions, please contact GrapeCity directly. https://youtu.be/fNosfKdOtig?si=hfPSIHwxQG11AbWg Digital2D Animation ChildrensArt CharacterDesign CharacterAnimation BackgroundDesign PropDesign…
    uniE621 Too Much Pink Short
    Developed 3-4 minute animated short for children covering a wide variety of subject material. STUDIO: グレープシティ株式会社ワインスタジオス GrapeCity inc. GrapeSEED WINEstudios ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Animation Storyboarding SOFTWARE USED: Toon Boom Harmony Modo COPYRIGHT INFORMATION: © All work created for this project is the property of GrapeCity. For copyright inquiries or permissions, please contact GrapeCity directly. https://youtu.be/O3KVphVA8OE?si=Xm9aUMTyA1JTGwXk Digital2D Animation ChildrensArt CharacterDesign CharacterAnimation…
    uniE621 LineMan Shorts
    Developed 3-4 minute animated short for children covering a wide variety of subject material. STUDIO: グレープシティ株式会社ワインスタジオス GrapeCity inc. GrapeSEED WINEstudios ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Animation Storyboarding SOFTWARE USED: Toon Boom Harmony Modo COPYRIGHT INFORMATION: © All work created for this project is the property of GrapeCity. For copyright inquiries or permissions, please contact GrapeCity directly. https://youtu.be/wyWlk1k9x8Y?si=UfsY1RWIel0A1jTc Digital2D Animation ChildrensArt CharacterDesign CharacterAnimation…
    uniE621 GrapeSEED Shorts
    Developed 3-4 minute animated short for children covering a wide variety of subject material. STUDIO: グレープシティ株式会社ワインスタジオス GrapeCity inc. GrapeSEED WINEstudios ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Animation Storyboarding SOFTWARE USED: Toon Boom Harmony Modo COPYRIGHT INFORMATION: © All work created for this project is the property of GrapeCity. For copyright inquiries or permissions, please contact GrapeCity directly. https://youtu.be/hw8gDQo1S4M?si=2QNRDW8AApfyfRhQ Digital2D Animation ChildrensArt CharacterDesign CharacterAnimation…