Hi, I’m Ian McBride, a creative professional blending animation, illustration, and storytelling to craft engaging visuals for film, education, and interactive media. I’ve directed and produced original animated projects, built and managed teams of up to 25 artists, and consistently turn concepts into polished visuals using Toon Boom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, and the Adobe Creative Suite. My work emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and a keen eye for narrative detail, from concept to final render. Beyond my art, I’ve spent years working with kids and learners as an after-school substitute and coach, designing age-appropriate art courses and leading big and small groups of ages 4 to 12. I’m a collaborative problem-solver who loves mentoring peers, building new arts/humanities programs, and creating welcoming learning environments that foster creativity.

Ian McBride

Hi, I’m Ian McBride, a creative professional blending animation, illustration, and storytelling to craft engaging visuals for film, education, and interactive media. I’ve directed and produced original animated projects, built and managed teams of up to 25 artists, and consistently turn concepts into polished visuals using Toon Boom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, and the Adobe Creative Suite. My work emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and a keen eye for narrative detail, from concept to final render. Beyond my art, I’ve spent years working with kids and learners as an after-school substitute and coach, designing age-appropriate art courses and leading big and small groups of ages 4 to 12. I’m a collaborative problem-solver who loves mentoring peers, building new arts/humanities programs, and creating welcoming learning environments that foster creativity.

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Hi, I’m Ian McBride, a creative professional blending animation, illustration, and storytelling to craft engaging visuals for film, education, and interactive media. I’ve directed and produced original animated projects, built and managed teams of up to 25 artists, and consistently turn concepts into polished visuals using Toon Boom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, and the Adobe Creative Suite. My work emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and a keen eye for narrative detail, from concept to final render.

Beyond my art, I’ve spent years working with kids and learners as an after-school substitute and coach, designing age-appropriate art courses and leading big and small groups of ages 4 to 12. I’m a collaborative problem-solver who loves mentoring peers, building new arts/humanities programs, and creating welcoming learning environments that foster creativity.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

After School Substitute at The Education Team
November 1, 2024 - Present
Fill in for absent teachers and instructors in providing after school education and care. Led group exercises ranging from arts and crafts education to outdoor play. Assessed classroom needs through communication with site directors, and planned and executed the day's schedule to run seamlessly.
Illustrator, Storyboard Artist at DOWNTOWN BUS
April 1, 2024 - Present
Created 5 original eye-catching illustrations for use in live-action film production. Worked independently and collaboratively with Director to create illustrations. From descriptions, drew storyboards for assigned sequences, delivering creative ideas for performance, action, and drama.
After School Coach at Prime Time Sports Camp
November 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Designs and lead art courses for ages ranging from 4 to 12 years old, for class sizes of more than 20 students at a time. Managed group exercises, and one-on-one assistance tailored to student feedback. Communicated and collaborated with team and leadership in development of emerging arts/humanities wing of an originally sports-focused program.
Director, Art Director, Animator, Character Design, Layout, Background at THE WILD LIFE
February 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Wrote, directed, and animated an original animated short of 12 minutes; recruited and managed a team of 25 animators and illustrators to develop and oversee aesthetics of the project. Animated and Storyboarded original plot consisting of 700 boards using ToonBoom Harmony and Storyboard Pro; assigned layouts from completed storyboard. Designed 9 original characters from concept through final digital render, including sketches, colorizing, lineart, and digital render. Animated 4 to 5 sequences weekly, completing a total of 90 animated sequences to finalize the short.
Writing Tutor at ArtCenter College of Design
September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2024
Held one-on-one writing consultations with students, offering guidance on idea-generation, writing, revising, editing, and research strategies.
Storyboard Artist, Production Assistant at AN EXCELLENT LIFE
November 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Supported various needs, including assisting Director of Photography. Illustration skills required to find eye-catching cinematographic solutions.
Animator, Storyboard, Character Design, Layout, Background, Color at WINDSWEPT
October 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Directed and animated an original 40-second sequence. Working from descriptions, developed storyboards that depict action, camera placement, and acting of sequences. Designed 2 original characters from concept through final digital render.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Design at ArtCenter College of Design
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education