I am an inventive creative executive with a proven track record delivering high-impact visual storytelling across advertising, film, UX, animation, and comics. I unite visionary aesthetics with strategic objectives to drive brand engagement, evoke emotional resonance, and deliver success across multiple platforms. I collaborate with top-tier studios and brands to shape cinematic storytelling from concept to delivery, leading cross-disciplinary teams and producing live-action and animated content for campaigns with Coca-Cola, Nike, Samsung, Google, and more. I thrive on turning bold ideas into tangible visuals that resonate with audiences and move the needle.

Arnold Pander

I am an inventive creative executive with a proven track record delivering high-impact visual storytelling across advertising, film, UX, animation, and comics. I unite visionary aesthetics with strategic objectives to drive brand engagement, evoke emotional resonance, and deliver success across multiple platforms. I collaborate with top-tier studios and brands to shape cinematic storytelling from concept to delivery, leading cross-disciplinary teams and producing live-action and animated content for campaigns with Coca-Cola, Nike, Samsung, Google, and more. I thrive on turning bold ideas into tangible visuals that resonate with audiences and move the needle.

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I am an inventive creative executive with a proven track record delivering high-impact visual storytelling across advertising, film, UX, animation, and comics. I unite visionary aesthetics with strategic objectives to drive brand engagement, evoke emotional resonance, and deliver success across multiple platforms.

I collaborate with top-tier studios and brands to shape cinematic storytelling from concept to delivery, leading cross-disciplinary teams and producing live-action and animated content for campaigns with Coca-Cola, Nike, Samsung, Google, and more. I thrive on turning bold ideas into tangible visuals that resonate with audiences and move the needle.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Story board Artist / Narrative Consultant at Freelance
September 1, 1994 - Present
Story board artist and narrative consultant for film, brand and UX design. Delivers visual narrative solutions for commercial campaigns with brands like Coca-Cola, Samsung, Nike, and Google. Collaborates with leading motion picture studios including Paramount Pictures and MGM to shape cinematic storytelling.
Producer / Director at Collaborator Studios
September 30, 2010 - Present
Live-action content and animation production company. Drives the creative vision across production—including commercials, brand videos, music videos, and motion pictures. Aligns client and production teams to deliver high-impact, cross-platform campaigns with post-production collaboration to ensure cohesive storytelling.
Live Action Director at Freelance
March 1, 2008 - Present
Director and producer of scripted live-action content, branded campaigns, and animation for major brands. Leads on-camera shoots, story development, and collaboration with post-production teams to deliver polished narratives across platforms.
Storyboard Artist / Narrative Consultant at Freelance / Collaborator Studios
September 1, 1994 - Present
Delivers visual narrative solutions for film, brand and UX design. Collaborates with leading motion picture studios; campaigns for Coca-Cola, Samsung, Nike, and Google; shapes cinematic storytelling in collaboration with Paramount Pictures and MGM.
Live Action Director at Collaborator Studios / Freelance
March 1, 2008 - Present
Directs scripted live-action content and animation productions, driving the creative vision across a range of productions including commercial spots, branded videos, music videos and motion pictures; ensures alignment between client and production teams.
Producer, Director - Animated Title Sequence at Freelance / CF Trade Show / Cinematic Projects
January 1, 2013 - Present
Produced and directed animated title sequence for film projects such as 'La Slasher' (2013), and other CF trade show spots for major brands.
Producer, Director - Animated Trade Show Spot at Intel / CF Trade Show Campaigns
January 1, 2014 - Present
Directed and produced animated campaigns including 'Ozzie & Ike' (2014) for Intel.
Writer, Producer - Western Shore Animated Short Film at Self-Produced / Studio Work
January 1, 2021 - Present
Wrote and produced the animated short film 'Western Shore' (2021).
Storyboard Artist / Narrative Consultant at Freelance
September 1, 1994 - Present
Delivers visual narrative solutions for film, brands, and UX; collaborates with major studios and brands to shape cinematic storytelling across platforms.
Graphic Novelist – Writer / Artist / Publisher at Pander Brothers / Fuse Comics
January 1, 1986 - Present
Internationally published writer and artist for graphic novels; launched digital comics imprint in 2012; co-authored Batman: City of Light (DC Comics, 2003).
Live Action Director at Freelance / Collaborator Studios
March 1, 2008 - Present
Director and producer of scripted live-action content, branded spots, and animation/motion graphics; leads production across campaigns and studios.
Director, Producer – Animated Title Sequence at LA Slasher Motion Picture
January 1, 2013 - Present
Directed animated title sequences and related production, contributing as writer and producer.
Director, Producer – Animated CF Trade Show Spots at Intel – Ozzie & Ike
January 1, 2014 - Present
Directed animated trade show spots and related content for Intel campaigns.
Writer, Producer – GirlFriend Fiction Podcast at GirlFriend Fiction Podcast (Spotify/Apple Music)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Wrote and produced fiction podcast content for streaming platforms.
Producer / Director – Collaborator Studios at Collaborator Studios
October 1, 2010 - Present
Production company; drives the creative vision across a range of productions including commercials, music videos, and animation/motion graphics.
Best Supporting Actor / Screenwriter / Editor – Selfless at Bend Film Festival (Selfless)
October 1, 2008 - Present
Recognized for Best Feature Film, Screenplay, Editing, and Supporting Actor at Bend Film Festival 2008.
Story Board Artist / Narrative Consultant at Freelance / Self-employed
September 1, 1994 - Present
Storyboard artist and narrative consultant for film, brand and UX design. Develops visual narratives and sequences to drive storytelling across multiple platforms.
Story Board Artist / Narrative Consultant at Collaborator Studio
October 1, 2010 - Present
Freelance narrative consultation; collaborating with leading motion picture studios to shape cinematic storytelling and visual direction across campaigns.
Live Action Director / Producer at Arnold Pander Freelance
March 1, 2008 - Present
Directs live-action content and animation production across multiple campaigns and projects; aligns creative vision with production teams, budgets, and schedules.
Producer / Director – Animated Title Sequence at LA Slasher Motion Picture
January 1, 2013 - Present
Produced and directed an animated title sequence for the feature, including cross-platform promotion.

Education

General Arts at PNCA (Pacific Northwest College of Art)
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1985
Advertising Art Scholarship at Advertising Art School
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1983
General Arts at PNCA
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1985
Advertising Art Scholarship at Advertising Art School
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1983
General Arts at PNCA
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1985
Advertising Art School Scholarship at Art School, Portland, Oregon
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1983
General Arts at Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA)
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1985
Advertising Art School Scholarship at Portland, Oregon
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1983

Qualifications

Best Feature Film, Screenplay, Editing and Supporting Actor – Selfless, Bend Film Festival
January 1, 2008 - October 13, 2025
Batman: City of Light – Co-Author and Illustrator (DC Comics, 8-issue series)
January 1, 2003 - October 13, 2025
Launched Digital Comics Imprint, FUSE Comics on Comixology
January 1, 2012 - October 13, 2025
Best Feature Film, Screenplay, Editing and Supporting Actor - Selfless (Bend Film Festival)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet
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    The Storyboardist is award-winning illustrator and filmmaker, Arnold Pander. Pander provides narrative solutions in the form of key frames and storyboards for a wide range of creative media industries and applications. Pander’s specialized skill in translating ideas quickly into realized drawings has been a resource for movies, television, advertising, gaming, animation, UX, online and brand content, and has given Pander the reputation as a trusted and reliable pre-visualization specialist known for speed, clear communication, and high-quality results.