I'm Arnie Miclat, a versatile traditional artist and animator with a BA in Art from California State University, Long Beach. Over the years I've worked in sign production, graphic design, and storyboard revision for studios including Warner Brothers Animation and Nickelodeon, honing skills in both hands-on craft and digital tooling such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Animate. I love bringing ideas to life through traditional drawing, illustration, and painting, and I'm comfortable working across small shops and large animation studios from California to Texas. My experience spans from sign fabrication to character visuals for shows like Angry Beavers, CatDog, and Dora the Explorer, and I thrive in production environments where art meets production workflow.…

Arnie Miclat

I'm Arnie Miclat, a versatile traditional artist and animator with a BA in Art from California State University, Long Beach. Over the years I've worked in sign production, graphic design, and storyboard revision for studios including Warner Brothers Animation and Nickelodeon, honing skills in both hands-on craft and digital tooling such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Animate. I love bringing ideas to life through traditional drawing, illustration, and painting, and I'm comfortable working across small shops and large animation studios from California to Texas. My experience spans from sign fabrication to character visuals for shows like Angry Beavers, CatDog, and Dora the Explorer, and I thrive in production environments where art meets production workflow.…

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I’m Arnie Miclat, a versatile traditional artist and animator with a BA in Art from California State University, Long Beach. Over the years I’ve worked in sign production, graphic design, and storyboard revision for studios including Warner Brothers Animation and Nickelodeon, honing skills in both hands-on craft and digital tooling such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Animate.

I love bringing ideas to life through traditional drawing, illustration, and painting, and I’m comfortable working across small shops and large animation studios from California to Texas. My experience spans from sign fabrication to character visuals for shows like Angry Beavers, CatDog, and Dora the Explorer, and I thrive in production environments where art meets production workflow.

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English
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Work Experience

Artist/Embelisher at Art of White
March 31, 2017 - July 30, 2025
Worked as an artist and embellisher, contributing to artistic projects and adding creative details to work produced by the company.
Storyboard revisionist (Firehouse Tails) at Warner Brothers Animation
May 31, 2008 - July 30, 2025
Reviewed and revised storyboards to ensure alignment with project vision, adding creative adjustments and supporting the animation production process.
Graphic Artist at Sign Designers, Inc.
December 31, 2004 - July 30, 2025
Created graphic artworks for signage projects, combining artistic design with client requirements to deliver high-quality visual solutions.
Storyboard Assistant (Charlotte’s Web II) at Nickelodeon Animation Studio
July 31, 2002 - July 30, 2025
Assisted in the development of storyboards for the animation project Charlotte’s Web II, supporting the team with creative and technical tasks.
Storyboard revisionist (Angry Beavers, CatDog, Dora the Explorer) at Nickelodeon Animation Studio
July 31, 2001 - July 30, 2025
Revised storyboards for multiple animation projects, ensuring the consistency and quality of visual storytelling.
Graphic Artist at MODACad Inc.
January 31, 1997 - July 30, 2025
Produced graphic artwork and designs, contributing to various visual projects for the company.
Graphic Artist (freelance) at Kaiser Permanente
February 28, 1994 - July 30, 2025
Provided freelance graphic design services focused on creating visual materials for the healthcare organization.
Graphic artist/manager at Sign Designers
July 31, 1993 - July 30, 2025
Managed graphic design projects and produced artworks for signage, overseeing team work and ensuring quality standards.
Artist/Embelisher at Art of White
March 31, 2017 - July 30, 2025
Worked as an artist and embellisher creating and enhancing traditional and digital artworks for various projects.
Storyboard revisionist (Firehouse Tails) at Warner Brothers Animation
May 31, 2008 - July 30, 2025
Revised storyboards for animation production, ensuring narrative flow and visual accuracy.
Graphic Artist at Sign Designers, Inc.
December 31, 2004 - July 30, 2025
Created graphic designs and artwork for signage and related projects.
Storyboard Assistant (Charlotte’s Web II) at Nickelodeon Animation Studio
July 31, 2002 - July 30, 2025
Assisted in the storyboarding process for animated features and series.
Storyboard revisionist (Angry Beavers, CatDog, Dora the Explorer) at Nickelodeon Animation Studio
July 31, 2001 - July 30, 2025
Provided storyboard revisions to improve animation episodes' visual storytelling.
Graphic Artist at MODACad Inc.
January 31, 1997 - July 30, 2025
Produced graphic designs for company projects.
Graphic Artist (freelance) at Kaiser Permanente
February 28, 1994 - July 30, 2025
Provided freelance graphic design services.
Graphic artist/manager at Sign Designers
July 31, 1993 - July 30, 2025
Managed graphic design projects and created artwork.
Sign production / Fabricator at All Star Signs & Printing Inc.
February 1, 2018 - February 1, 2019
Sign production/fabrication for commercial signage.
Embellisher / Framer / Shipping at Art of White
January 1, 2007 - March 1, 2017
Embellisher, framer, and shipping specialist.
Storyboard Revisionist at Warner Brothers Animation
January 1, 2005 - August 1, 2005
Storyboard revisionist for Firehouse Tails.
Graphic Artist at Sign Designers
January 1, 2003 - December 1, 2004
Graphic artist for signage design.
Storyboard Assistant at Nickelodeon Studio
July 1, 2001 - July 1, 2002
Storyboard assistant for Charlotte’s Web II.
Storyboard Revisionist at Nickelodeon Studio
January 1, 1997 - July 1, 2001
Storyboard revisionist for Angry Beavers, CatDog, Dora the Explorer.
Graphic Artist at MODA Cad Inc.
April 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Graphic artist work.
Graphic Artist at Kaiser Permanente
August 1, 1993 - February 1, 1994
Graphic artist work.
Graphic Artist / Manager at Sign Designers
September 1, 1984 - July 1, 1993
Graphic artist/manager.
Production / Fabricator / CNC Router Operator at Waterboy Graphics
March 1, 2019 - March 25, 2025
Production/fabricator/CNC router operations.
Production / Fabricator / CNC Router Operator at MinutePress
March 25, 2025 - February 26, 2026
Mamaki fatbed, HP Latex 365, Graptec FC9000 operations.
Sign production/fabricator at All Star Signs & Printing Inc.
February 18, 2018 - February 19, 2019
Sign production and fabrication; handled sign materials, assembly and project coordination.
Embelisher/framer/shipping at Art of White
January 1, 2007 - March 1, 2017
Embellisher, framer, and shipping responsibilities; prepared artwork for display and ensured safe shipping.
Graphic artist/manager at Sign Designers
September 1, 1984 - July 1, 1993
Graphic artist/manager.
Production/Fabricator/CNC Router Operator at Waterboy Graphics
March 19, 2019 - March 25, 2025
Production, fabrication and CNC router operations; produced signage and graphics.
Mamaki fatbed/Printer Operator at MinutePress
March 25, 2025 - February 26, 2026
Mamaki fatbed, HP Latex 365, Graphtec FC9000 operations for large-format printing.
Embellisher/Framer/Shipping at Art of White
January 1, 2007 - March 1, 2017
Embellishment, framing, and shipping.
Storyboard Revisionist at Warner Brothers Animation
January 1, 2003 - December 1, 2004
Storyboard revisionist for Firehouse Tails.
Mamaki Fatbed / HP Latex / Graphtec FC9000 Operator at MinutePress
March 25, 2025 - February 26, 2026
Mamaki fatbed, HP Latex 365, Graphtec FC9000 operations.

Education

BA - Art at Cal State University of Long Beach
January 1, 1991 - June 30, 1991
American Animation Institute at American Animation Institute, N. Hollywood CA
June 1, 1995 - June 30, 1996
High School Diploma at Alhambra High
January 1, 1979 - December 31, 1979
BA at Cal State University of Long Beach
January 1, 1991 - June 30, 1991
Diploma at American Animation Institute, N. Hollywood CA
June 1, 1995 - June 30, 1996
High School Diploma at Alhambra High
January 1, 1979 - December 31, 1979
BA-Art at Cal State University of Long Beach
June 1, 1991 - June 1, 1991
Certificate at American Animation Institute
June 1, 1995 - June 1, 1996
High School Diploma at Alhambra High
January 1, 1979 - June 1, 1979
BA-Art at Cal State University of Long Beach
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1991
Animation program certificate at American Animation Institute
June 1, 1995 - June 1, 1996
High School Diploma at Alhambra High School
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1979
Bachelor of Arts in Art at California State University, Long Beach
June 1, 1991 - June 1, 1995
Certificate in Animation at American Animation Institute
June 1, 1996 - March 16, 2026
High School Diploma at Alhambra High School
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1979
BA-Art at Cal State University of Long Beach
June 1, 1991 - June 1, 1991
American Animation Institute at American Animation Institute
June 1, 1995 - June 1, 1996
High School Diploma at Alhambra High
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Education

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