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Hi, I’m Matthew I. Jenkins, an Animation and Art Director who leads teams of artists on television and film projects, ensuring clear, persuasive acting and natural motion. I specialize in directing animation pipelines, storyboards, character and background design, production scheduling, budget management, and client relations, and I also create original content and production materials. I’m passionate about delivering industry-standard quality and shaping visuals that tell a compelling story. I have extensive experience in TV and movie animation production, network branding, and content development, with strong expertise in character design. I enjoy collaborating with writers and producers to translate artistic vision into the visual medium, and I’m committed to mentoring teams, refining processes, and delivering high-quality work from concept through completion.…Hi, I’m Matthew I. Jenkins, an Animation and Art Director who leads teams of artists on television and film projects, ensuring clear, persuasive acting and natural motion. I specialize in directing animation pipelines, storyboards, character and background design, production scheduling, budget management, and client relations, and I also create original content and production materials. I’m passionate about delivering industry-standard quality and shaping visuals that tell a compelling story. I have extensive experience in TV and movie animation production, network branding, and content development, with strong expertise in character design. I enjoy collaborating with writers and producers to translate artistic vision into the visual medium, and I’m committed to mentoring teams, refining processes, and delivering high-quality work from concept through completion.

Matthew I. Jenkins

Animation Director, 2D Animator, Character Designer, +4

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Hi, I’m Matthew I. Jenkins, an Animation and Art Director who leads teams of artists on television and film projects, ensuring clear, persuasive acting and natural motion. I specialize in directing animation pipelines, storyboards, character and background design, production scheduling, budget management, and client relations, and I also create original content and production materials. I’m passionate about delivering industry-standard quality and shaping visuals that tell a compelling story. I have extensive experience in TV and movie animation production, network branding, and content development, with strong expertise in character design. I enjoy collaborating with writers and producers to translate artistic vision into the visual medium, and I’m committed to mentoring teams, refining processes, and delivering high-quality work from concept through completion.…Hi, I’m Matthew I. Jenkins, an Animation and Art Director who leads teams of artists on television and film projects, ensuring clear, persuasive acting and natural motion. I specialize in directing animation pipelines, storyboards, character and background design, production scheduling, budget management, and client relations, and I also create original content and production materials. I’m passionate about delivering industry-standard quality and shaping visuals that tell a compelling story. I have extensive experience in TV and movie animation production, network branding, and content development, with strong expertise in character design. I enjoy collaborating with writers and producers to translate artistic vision into the visual medium, and I’m committed to mentoring teams, refining processes, and delivering high-quality work from concept through completion.

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Hi, I’m Matthew I. Jenkins, an Animation and Art Director who leads teams of artists on television and film projects, ensuring clear, persuasive acting and natural motion. I specialize in directing animation pipelines, storyboards, character and background design, production scheduling, budget management, and client relations, and I also create original content and production materials. I’m passionate about delivering industry-standard quality and shaping visuals that tell a compelling story.

I have extensive experience in TV and movie animation production, network branding, and content development, with strong expertise in character design. I enjoy collaborating with writers and producers to translate artistic vision into the visual medium, and I’m committed to mentoring teams, refining processes, and delivering high-quality work from concept through completion.

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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English

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Work Experience

Animation Director and Art Director at Super Genius, LLC

August 1, 2025 - Present

Provides all art services ranging from illustration, storyboards (animation and live-action), character animation, background art, and more. Clients include: Southeastern Records, Bark Bark, Hidden Pigeon Company, Seed Media, Gloria Content.

Animation Director and Art Director at Bento Box Entertainment

January 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025

Provided animation direction on Untitled Project; worked with storyboard artists, riggers, background artists, animators, and other teams; defined and achieved the animation style vision; hired, managed, and mentored studio teams; oversaw animation standards from concept to completion.

Animation Director and Art Director at Super Genius, LLC

December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024

Provided art services and direction for multiple projects; collaborated with teams to ensure high-quality animation and design across TV and live-action content.

Animation Director and Art Director at Bento Box Entertainment

May 1, 2019 - August 1, 2023

Directed animation for Paradise PD, The Prince, Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm, Mulligan, Pastacolypse, Millenial Hunter, and Big Bruh; built and led animation teams, set visual standards, and collaborated with writers and producers on design translation from concept to finish.

Animation Director and Art Director at Floyd County Productions

November 1, 2015 - April 1, 2019

Provided art direction on characters, backgrounds, and animation style for season one of Dicktown and other development projects; managed teams across background, character rigs, and animation; maintained production standards from concept to completion.

Animation Director and Art Director at Bark Bark

September 1, 2011 - November 1, 2015

Created pitches, art direction for episodic animation and branded advertising content, including branded openings/closings; hired and mentored animation teams; developed style frames and storyboards.

Animation Director and Art Director at Turner Studios

June 1, 2010 - May 1, 2011

Created character designs and layout art for projects; translated scripts into storyboards and animatics; collaborated with directors to realize the vision.

Character Design and Prop Designer at World Leaders Entertainment (and formerly Noodlesoup)

July 1, 2006 - March 1, 2009

Created character and prop designs for The Venture Brothers; assisted with storyboard revisions and design for special poses.

Animation Director and Art Director at Comedy Central Network

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009

Provided animation services for s.1 of Important Things with Demetri Martin; created original styles and art direction for animated skits; hired and mentored teams; developed storyboards and animatics.

Art Director at World Leaders Entertainment

June 1, 2008 - August 1, 2008

Created the look for Net 10’s No Evil ad campaign; produced character designs in client-approved style and led design execution.

Owner and Creative Director at Wild Hare Studios, Inc.

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005

Provided animation services for Cartoon Network properties and other clients; led day-to-day operations and mentored teams across animation, background, and composites.

Associate Studio Director and Animation Director at Primal Screen

January 1, 1998 - March 1, 2000

Directed animation for network bumpers, title cards, menus, interstitials, and branded content; produced storyboards and client presentations; trained and led animation staff.

2D Animator at Big Deal Cartoons

January 1, 1996 - December 1, 1998

Provided animation and illustration services for Space Ghost Coast to Coast and related projects.