Hi, I'm Hannah Ayoubi, a creative leader with over 10 years of experience in TV animation. I've worn many hats throughout my career including director, writer, storyboard artist, and development executive at leading entertainment companies. My passion lies in crafting engaging stories that range from quirky comedies to thrilling action-driven epics, all delivered with a unique voice and expressive visuals. I love mentoring artists and collaborating across teams to bring characters and worlds to life. With hands-on creative development experience across the entire animation pipeline, I thrive in environments where I can help shape projects from concept through to final production, fostering humor, creativity, and compelling storytelling.

Hannah Ayoubi

Hi, I'm Hannah Ayoubi, a creative leader with over 10 years of experience in TV animation. I've worn many hats throughout my career including director, writer, storyboard artist, and development executive at leading entertainment companies. My passion lies in crafting engaging stories that range from quirky comedies to thrilling action-driven epics, all delivered with a unique voice and expressive visuals. I love mentoring artists and collaborating across teams to bring characters and worlds to life. With hands-on creative development experience across the entire animation pipeline, I thrive in environments where I can help shape projects from concept through to final production, fostering humor, creativity, and compelling storytelling.

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Hi, I’m Hannah Ayoubi, a creative leader with over 10 years of experience in TV animation. I’ve worn many hats throughout my career including director, writer, storyboard artist, and development executive at leading entertainment companies. My passion lies in crafting engaging stories that range from quirky comedies to thrilling action-driven epics, all delivered with a unique voice and expressive visuals.

I love mentoring artists and collaborating across teams to bring characters and worlds to life. With hands-on creative development experience across the entire animation pipeline, I thrive in environments where I can help shape projects from concept through to final production, fostering humor, creativity, and compelling storytelling.

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Work Experience

Development Executive at Spin Master
May 31, 2025 - July 8, 2025
Created and pitched several original show concepts, including show bibles and illustrations. Directed voice actors and artists; guided visual style and storytelling tone. Wrote outlines and scripts for existing Spin Master properties.
Episodic Director at Titmouse on StuGo
July 31, 2024 - July 8, 2025
Supervised episodic production with rotating board teams, providing notes and guidance. Oversaw animatics, timing, and creative alignment with executive vision.
Episodic Director at A24 on #1 Happy Family USA
February 28, 2023 - July 8, 2025
Led storyboard artists and revisionists on Ramy Youssef’s adult animated comedy series to craft 25-minute script-driven episodes to radio plays; managed team morale and workflow. Partnered with EPs and showrunners during live edit sessions.
Episodic Director at Netflix on Boons and Curses
April 30, 2022 - July 8, 2025
Co-developed story arcs and episode concepts for 22-minute action-adventure series in writers’ room. Directed team from outline through storyboard and final animatic.
Director/ Writer/ Storyboard Artist at Warner Bros. Animation on Jellystone!
November 30, 2020 - July 8, 2025
Wrote episode outlines and directed boarding/animatic process. Freelanced storyboard on episode 'Lady Danjjer'.

Education

BFA at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment