I’m David F. Stephens, a freelance illustrator, designer, and animator based in Spring Valley, California. Over the years I’ve created character designs, logos, and hand-drawn animations for film, entertainment software, and publishing, working with clients like American Film Technologies and G.T.E. Imagitrek. My approach blends traditional drawing with digital tools to tell clear stories and bring concepts to life. I thrive on collaborative projects and delivering clean, publish-ready artwork, from storyboards and color work to final animation frames.…

David F. Stephens

I’m David F. Stephens, a freelance illustrator, designer, and animator based in Spring Valley, California. Over the years I’ve created character designs, logos, and hand-drawn animations for film, entertainment software, and publishing, working with clients like American Film Technologies and G.T.E. Imagitrek. My approach blends traditional drawing with digital tools to tell clear stories and bring concepts to life. I thrive on collaborative projects and delivering clean, publish-ready artwork, from storyboards and color work to final animation frames.…

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I’m David F. Stephens, a freelance illustrator, designer, and animator based in Spring Valley, California. Over the years I’ve created character designs, logos, and hand-drawn animations for film, entertainment software, and publishing, working with clients like American Film Technologies and G.T.E. Imagitrek.

My approach blends traditional drawing with digital tools to tell clear stories and bring concepts to life. I thrive on collaborative projects and delivering clean, publish-ready artwork, from storyboards and color work to final animation frames.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Independent Illustrator, Graphic Designer and Animator at Self-employed
January 1, 1992 - Present
Full-time, independent illustrator, graphic designer and animator.
Animator at American Film Technologies, Inc.
January 1, 1991 - Present
Re-animated problem scenes, in-betweening, final lining and lip-syncing; specialized in facial work in close-up; hand-drawn using proprietary software for the Marvel Comics series Attack of the Killer Tomatoes.
Character Designer at G.T.E. Imagitrek
January 1, 1990 - Present
Designed characters; established layouts, designs, and storyboards for various projects.
Colorist at American Film Technologies, Inc.
January 1, 1990 - Present
Colorized movies; among only 15 applicants chosen from hundreds.
Research Assistant at Computer Intelligence Inc. of San Diego
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1989
Assisted researchers tracking computer hardware purchasing histories of over 100,000 companies; earned two promotions in less than a year and a half.
Reservations Clerk at MISTIX, Inc.
January 1, 1987 - Present
Booked reservations for California State Parks and Hearst Castle; unbeaten in biweekly incentive program; selected to remain after end of season lay-off of more than 500 employees.
Self-employed illustrator, graphic designer and animator
January 1, 1992 - Present
Self-employed, full-time independent illustrator, graphic designer and animator.
Character Designer / Designer at G.T.E. Imagitrek
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1990
Designed characters; established layouts, designs, and storyboards for various projects.
Research Assistant at Computer Intelligence Inc.
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1989
Assisted researchers in tracking computer hardware purchasing histories of over 100,000 companies; earned two promotions in less than a year and a half.
Reservations Agent at MISTIX, Inc.
December 31, 1986 - Present
Independent Illustrator, Graphic Designer and Animator
January 1, 1992 - Present
Self-employed, full-time independent illustrator, graphic designer and animator providing services across entertainment, publishing, and corporate media.
Animator / In-Between Artist / Re-Animator at American Film Technologies, Inc.
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1991
Animated problem scenes and in-betweening; final lining and lip-syncing; especially adept at facial work in close-up; all work hand-drawn using proprietary software for the Marvel Comics series Attack of the Killer Tomatoes.

Education

Graphic Art at Beloit College
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1985

Qualifications

Nationwide Award for Logo Contest for Family Services, LLC
January 1, 1982 - March 1, 1982
My freshman year I was approached by a volunteer who was entering a nationwide contest. She asked my to sketch a layout drawn in my style for the contest, and I won FIRST prize.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Gaming, Education, Other
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    Comics Dog House and Big Bird drawn for long term marketing campaign for RanchoTed - Southern California cartoon map design and Deadly Sins Wrath and Greed are my own illustrations. graphicdesigner resume illustrator…
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    Three Giant facebook Murals imitating a chalkboard rendering of specific UFO encounters - 8 foot tall - the widest was 11 feet for a twitter cartoonasaurus black light interactive experience promoting “Project Blue Book” for the History Channel at San Diego Comic-Con in 2018. graphicdesigner illustrator…