Hi, I'm David Shair, a passionate story artist, writer, and director with extensive experience in animated comedy. I've contributed to numerous projects across top animation studios like Nickelodeon, Warner Brothers, and Disney Television Animation. My skills span storyboarding, revisions, writing for action and comedy, and character-driven storytelling, primarily in animated television shows and specials. Over the years, I've honed my craft working on beloved series such as "Looney Tunes Cartoons", "Spongebob Squarepants", and "Wander Over Yonder", as well as various specials and projects. I bring creativity, collaboration, and dedication to every project, aiming to bring stories to life in engaging, impactful, and potentially humorous ways.

David Shair

Hi, I'm David Shair, a passionate story artist, writer, and director with extensive experience in animated comedy. I've contributed to numerous projects across top animation studios like Nickelodeon, Warner Brothers, and Disney Television Animation. My skills span storyboarding, revisions, writing for action and comedy, and character-driven storytelling, primarily in animated television shows and specials. Over the years, I've honed my craft working on beloved series such as "Looney Tunes Cartoons", "Spongebob Squarepants", and "Wander Over Yonder", as well as various specials and projects. I bring creativity, collaboration, and dedication to every project, aiming to bring stories to life in engaging, impactful, and potentially humorous ways.

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Hi, I’m David Shair, a passionate story artist, writer, and director with extensive experience in animated comedy. I’ve contributed to numerous projects across top animation studios like Nickelodeon, Warner Brothers, and Disney Television Animation. My skills span storyboarding, revisions, writing for action and comedy, and character-driven storytelling, primarily in animated television shows and specials.

Over the years, I’ve honed my craft working on beloved series such as “Looney Tunes Cartoons”, “Spongebob Squarepants”, and “Wander Over Yonder”, as well as various specials and projects. I bring creativity, collaboration, and dedication to every project, aiming to bring stories to life in engaging, impactful, and potentially humorous ways.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Storyboard Artist / Writer at Nickelodeon Animation Studios
March 1, 2021 - Present
Worked on various Nickelodeon projects including an unannounced SpongeBob Squarepants special, SpongeBob Squarepants: The Tidal Zone special, and the series SpongeBob Squarepants. Responsibilities included storyboarding and contributing to story development.
Storyboard Artist at Nickelodeon Animation Studios
March 1, 2023 - August 28, 2025
Storyboard artist on The Patrick Star Show, contributing to animation story development and visuals.
Storyboard Artist / Writer / Revisions at Looney Tunes and New Looney Tunes
June 1, 2024 - August 28, 2025
Storyboard artist, writer, and revisionist for Looney Tunes Cartoons and New Looney Tunes series, focusing on action and comedy content.
Storyboard Artist / Writer / Revisionist at Warner Brothers Animation
December 1, 2018 - August 28, 2025
Key contributor on shows including Fish Hooks and Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero. Developed stories, performed revisions, and storyboarded TV episodes.
Storyboard Artist at Disney Television Animation
January 1, 2023 - August 28, 2025
Storyboard artist for Rock, Paper, Scissors, contributing to story development and visual storytelling.
Storyboard Director (Unannounced Project) at Film Roman, Woodland Hills, CA
January 1, 2025 - Present
Storyboard director for an unannounced Film Roman production, overseeing storyboard process and artistic direction.
Artistic Intern at Universal Studios Hollywood - Recruiting Department
December 1, 2009 - August 28, 2025
Completed internship focusing on artistic development and recruitment-related animation tasks.
Teacher at Toon Boom Storyboard Pro with Sherm Cohen
June 1, 2014 - August 28, 2025
Taught Toon Boom Storyboard Pro software techniques and storytelling principles in Spring 2014.
Caricature Artist at Lee Harvin Caricatures
September 1, 2009 - August 28, 2025
Created caricature art during Summer 2009.

Education

BFA Animation and Visual Effects - Emphasis in Storyboarding at American Animation Institute (TAG 839), Burbank, CA
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
at Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
BS Major: Biology, Minor: Theater, Film, Chemistry at University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025

Qualifications

Key Volunteer at Annie Awards - ASIFA Hollywood
January 1, 2010 - August 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education