Hi, I'm Justin Thibault, a Creative Director and Story Artist with over a decade of experience in film, animation, and advertising. I've had the pleasure of overseeing creative productions at Theory Studios, collaborating with talented teams to bring stories and characters to life. My passion lies in storytelling, character design, and 2D animation, and I enjoy working in a collaborative environment where creativity can truly flourish. I also love sharing my knowledge by giving lectures and participating in panels focused on independent animation. When I'm not leading projects, I channel my creativity into personal projects like comic strips and game design, always aiming to explore new ways to engage audiences through compelling visuals and narratives.…

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Hi, I'm Justin Thibault, a Creative Director and Story Artist with over a decade of experience in film, animation, and advertising. I've had the pleasure of overseeing creative productions at Theory Studios, collaborating with talented teams to bring stories and characters to life. My passion lies in storytelling, character design, and 2D animation, and I enjoy working in a collaborative environment where creativity can truly flourish. I also love sharing my knowledge by giving lectures and participating in panels focused on independent animation. When I'm not leading projects, I channel my creativity into personal projects like comic strips and game design, always aiming to explore new ways to engage audiences through compelling visuals and narratives.…

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Hi, I’m Justin Thibault, a Creative Director and Story Artist with over a decade of experience in film, animation, and advertising. I’ve had the pleasure of overseeing creative productions at Theory Studios, collaborating with talented teams to bring stories and characters to life. My passion lies in storytelling, character design, and 2D animation, and I enjoy working in a collaborative environment where creativity can truly flourish.

I also love sharing my knowledge by giving lectures and participating in panels focused on independent animation. When I’m not leading projects, I channel my creativity into personal projects like comic strips and game design, always aiming to explore new ways to engage audiences through compelling visuals and narratives.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at Theory Studios
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2025
Overseeing productions for both client and internal projects. Coordinating with each department to evaluate quality and maintain a unified vision of the product.
Story Lead at Theory Studios
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2025
Overseeing the development of art and narratives for client and internal projects. Organizing weekly meetings with collaborators to help pool creative resources and foster growth as creators and storytellers.
Animation Director at Theory Studios
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2025
Overseeing animation quality and style during productions. Communicating requests from directors and clients to maintain consistent quality. Sourcing relevant references for animators to draw inspiration from.
Storyboard Artist at Theory Studios
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2025
Fabricating boarded sequences based on written scripts. Helping the production with staging, pacing, and performance. Converting boarded sequences into animatics to keep animation on appropriate timing.

Education

A.S. Film Production at Valencia Community College
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
B.F.A. Illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Professional Services
    uniE608 Justin T 2025 Story Reel
    This reel represents a majority of the clients i've gotten to work with & the projects i've been able to work on. Representing my roles as Director, Animation Director, Writer, & Storyboard Artist.…