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Hi, I’m Trevor Bowman, a classically trained animator and storyboard artist with over 17 years of experience in commercial storytelling across film and television. I specialize in digital illustration, traditional animation, and translating scripts into compelling sequences. I draw on a strong background in both traditional and digital media to ensure clear, cinematic storytelling across animation, live-action, and commercials, and I thrive in collaborative teams with a knack for quick turnarounds and thoughtful revision edits.…Hi, I’m Trevor Bowman, a classically trained animator and storyboard artist with over 17 years of experience in commercial storytelling across film and television. I specialize in digital illustration, traditional animation, and translating scripts into compelling sequences. I draw on a strong background in both traditional and digital media to ensure clear, cinematic storytelling across animation, live-action, and commercials, and I thrive in collaborative teams with a knack for quick turnarounds and thoughtful revision edits.

Trevor Bowman

Storyboard Artist, Animator, Motion Graphic Designer, +7

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Hi, I’m Trevor Bowman, a classically trained animator and storyboard artist with over 17 years of experience in commercial storytelling across film and television. I specialize in digital illustration, traditional animation, and translating scripts into compelling sequences. I draw on a strong background in both traditional and digital media to ensure clear, cinematic storytelling across animation, live-action, and commercials, and I thrive in collaborative teams with a knack for quick turnarounds and thoughtful revision edits.…Hi, I’m Trevor Bowman, a classically trained animator and storyboard artist with over 17 years of experience in commercial storytelling across film and television. I specialize in digital illustration, traditional animation, and translating scripts into compelling sequences. I draw on a strong background in both traditional and digital media to ensure clear, cinematic storytelling across animation, live-action, and commercials, and I thrive in collaborative teams with a knack for quick turnarounds and thoughtful revision edits.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Trevor Bowman, a classically trained animator and storyboard artist with over 17 years of experience in commercial storytelling across film and television.

I specialize in digital illustration, traditional animation, and translating scripts into compelling sequences. I draw on a strong background in both traditional and digital media to ensure clear, cinematic storytelling across animation, live-action, and commercials, and I thrive in collaborative teams with a knack for quick turnarounds and thoughtful revision edits.

Skills

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Childrens Book Illustration

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Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Storyboard Artist & Illustrator at Various Clients

January 1, 2008 - June 27, 2024

Worked with directors and production teams to translate scripts into dynamic visual sequences. Collaborated with creative teams to refine compositions, expressions, and camera movements. Created detailed animatics to enhance pacing and shot clarity. Production companies included: Someplace Nice/Feels Like Home, Steam Films/Soft Citizen/Radke Films, Bodega Studios, Circle Productions LTD, Frank Content Inc, and more.

Director/Editor/Cameraman at Various Independent Clients

January 1, 2015 - June 27, 2024

Managed overall visual look and feel, including concept and storyboard development. Responsible for cinematography, composition, lighting, and shot lists. Led band members and crew through the artistic process while keeping schedules and deadlines on track. Conducted editing and color grading for multiple output formats.

Director/Motion Graphics Artist at Billy Talent Pezz WATOOSH Project

March 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024

Created 10 limited animated lyric videos involving animating characters and backgrounds using looping classical cel animation. Refined artwork for digital motion output and translated song lyrics into text animation. Designed LP graphics and layouts.

Childrens Book Illustrator at Independent

January 1, 2016 - June 27, 2024

Collaborated with writer-director to bring themes, characters, and environments to life through storyboarding, digital illustration, character and concept design, and composition. Processed images for digital output and printing formats.

Art Curator at The Officially Unofficial Fan Art Show

January 1, 2015 - June 27, 2024

Specialized in organizing pop culture-themed group charity art shows benefiting F.U.M.S. and The MS Society of Canada. Responsible for organizing and installing artworks, as well as producing and promoting events.

Director/Editor/Cameraman at Various Independent Clients

January 1, 2015 - June 27, 2024

Managed overall visual look and feel including concept and storyboard development. Handled cinematography, composition, lighting, and shot lists. Led band members and crew through the artistic process. Maintained schedules and deadlines on track. Performed editing and colour grading for several output formats.

Director/Editor/Cameraman at Various Independent Clients

January 1, 2015 - June 20, 2024

Responsible for overall visual look and feel including concept and storyboard development. Handled cinematography, composition, lighting, and shotlists. Led band members and crew through the artistic process while keeping schedules and deadlines on track. Performed editing and colour grading for several output formats.

Director/Editor/Cameraman at Various Independent Clients

January 1, 2015 - Present

Managed overall visual look and feel of projects, including concept and storyboard development. Responsible for cinematography, composition, lighting, and creating shotlists. Led band members and crew through artistic processes while keeping schedules and deadlines on track. Performed editing and colour grading for multiple output formats.

Freelance Storyboard Artist & Illustrator at Various Clients

January 1, 2008 - October 28, 2025

Working with directors and production teams to translate scripts into dynamic visual sequences; collaborating with creative teams to refine compositions, expressions, and camera movements; and creating detailed animatics to enhance pacing and shot clarity. I bring a strong ability to maintain visual consistency across multiple formats and scales, from short ads to longer form projects, ensuring the narrative remains engaging from concept to final output.

Director / Editor / Camera Operator at Various Independent Clients

January 1, 2015 - October 28, 2025

Oversee overall visual look and feel, including concept and storyboard development; cinematography, composition, lighting, and shot lists; lead performers and crew through the creative process; keep schedules and deadlines on track; edit and color grade for multiple output formats.

Director / Motion Graphics Artist at Billy Talent / Pezz WATO OSH Project

June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024

Directed motion graphics and animated lyric videos, created detailed character animation and background art, and translated songs into dynamic visuals. Led the artistic process and delivered 10 lyric videos for the project.

Children's Book Illustrator at Independent

January 1, 2016 - October 28, 2025

Collaborated with writer-director to bring themes, characters, and environments to life; storyboarded and digitally illustrated; created character designs, concept art, and layouts; processed images for digital output and print formats.

Art Curator at The Officially Unofficial Fan Art Show

January 1, 2015 - October 28, 2025

Specialized in pop culture-themed charity art shows benefiting F.U.M.S. and The MS Society of Canada; organized and installed artwork; produced and promoted events; educated attendees about the artistic process.