Hi, I’m Christopher Staggs. I’m a storyboard artist with 15+ years in animation, dedicated to turning scripts into clear, cinematic visuals. I excel at crafting compelling composition, pacing, and emotional clarity, and I’m known for devising creative solutions under tight deadlines while adapting to evolving production needs. I love collaborating with directors and producers to maintain consistent style and tone across episodes and films. My work emphasizes strong visual storytelling, teamwork, and reliable delivery, all while keeping the process enjoyable and productive for the whole team.…

Christopher Staggs

Hi, I’m Christopher Staggs. I’m a storyboard artist with 15+ years in animation, dedicated to turning scripts into clear, cinematic visuals. I excel at crafting compelling composition, pacing, and emotional clarity, and I’m known for devising creative solutions under tight deadlines while adapting to evolving production needs. I love collaborating with directors and producers to maintain consistent style and tone across episodes and films. My work emphasizes strong visual storytelling, teamwork, and reliable delivery, all while keeping the process enjoyable and productive for the whole team.…

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Hi, I’m Christopher Staggs. I’m a storyboard artist with 15+ years in animation, dedicated to turning scripts into clear, cinematic visuals. I excel at crafting compelling composition, pacing, and emotional clarity, and I’m known for devising creative solutions under tight deadlines while adapting to evolving production needs.

I love collaborating with directors and producers to maintain consistent style and tone across episodes and films. My work emphasizes strong visual storytelling, teamwork, and reliable delivery, all while keeping the process enjoyable and productive for the whole team.

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Work Experience

Storyboard Artist at Viltumite Pants Animation
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Storyboard Artist on Invincible season 2 and 3. Translated scripts into visual sequences, developed beat boards and shot breakdowns, and collaborated with directors and editors to refine pacing.
Storyboard Artist at Dreamworks Animation
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Storyboard Artist on projects including New Dragons and The Nine Realms; created storyboards and visual development assets, participated in revisions and collaborative reviews with production teams.
Storyboard Artist at Dreamworks Animation
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Storyboard Artist on Fast Spy Racers; developed sequences and shot plans for action-packed episodes; collaborated with directors, editors, and animators.
Storyboard Artist at Marvel Animation
November 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Storyboard Artist on Avengers: Black Panthers Quest.
Storyboard Revisionist at Marvel Animation
August 1, 2011 - November 1, 2015
Storyboard Revisionist on Avengers Assemble and Avengers Secret Wars.
Layout and Final Pencils at Marvel Comics
May 1, 2009 - March 1, 2010
Layout and final pencils on Deadpool Team Up issues 900, 897 and 891; read and interpreted scripts into visuals; collaborated with editors to revise pages for print.
Course Author at Academy of Art University
January 1, 2011 - May 1, 2011
Course Author for 'Comics Portfolio' class; wrote curriculum for the course and created assignments and tests.
Penciller and Inker at Dark Horse Comics
October 1, 2011 - March 1, 2012
Penciling and inking duties on 'Prototype 2', and Mass Effect 'Tali’s Journey'.
Storyboard Artist, Character Designer at Gyla’s Blade
January 1, 2025 - Present
Storyboard Artist and Character Design for Gyla’s Blade. Developed visual sequences and character concepts, collaborating with directors to translate scripts into engaging, cinematic moments.
Storyboard Revisionist at Titmouse Inc
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Storyboard revisionist work for Mighty Nein, Season 1. Reworked and refined boards based on director feedback to ensure consistency and pacing.
Storyboard Artist at Viltrumite Pants Animation
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Created storyboards for Invincible, Seasons 2 & 3. Visualized action, timing, and character performance across episodes.
Storyboard Artist at Marvel Animation
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2018
Storyboarding for Avengers: Black Panthers Quest. Translated scripts into visual narratives with clear composition and pacing.
Penciling and inking at Dark Horse Comics
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Penciling and inking — Prototype 2; Penciling and inking — Mass Effect: Tali’s Journey. Created layouts and refined artwork for print.
Storyboard artist at Powerhouse animation
November 7, 2025 - Present
Working with director to create completed storyboards from script.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Traditional Illustration at Academy of Art University, San Francisco
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Certificate of Completion, Illustration at Joe Kubert School of Cartoon Art, New Jersey
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Academy of Art University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Certificate at Joe Kubert School of Cartoon Art
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

First place for 'Sequential Storytelling Pencils' Academy of Art Spring Show
January 1, 2009 - April 18, 2026
DC Comics Sequential Art Scholarship
January 1, 2005 - April 18, 2026
Norman Maurer scholarship award
January 1, 2004 - April 18, 2026
DC Comics Sequential Art Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Norman Maurer Scholarship Award
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Sequential Storytelling Pencils — Academy of Art Spring Show
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level