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I’ve worked as a Creative Director, Art Director, illustrator, concept artist, character designer, prop and BG designer in the animation industry since 1998. Other work includes print illustration, poster design, graphic design, touch-up work, and board art for pitches and animatics. I am a graduate of Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA. I have expertise in Photoshop CS, and can accomodate a wide range of styles and projects.
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Art Director / Creative Director at Wild Canary Animation
January 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025Led visual development and art direction for multiple Disney Junior projects; developed original Netflix preschool concepts (unproduced); served as design consultant on Young Jedi Adventures (Disney Junior/Lucasfilm).
Design Consultant at Disney Junior / Lucasfilm
January 1, 2023 - September 11, 2025Provided design direction and visual development for Young Jedi Adventures; collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams to align aesthetics with storytelling goals.
Co-Art Director at Wild Canary Animation
January 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025Co-led art direction and visual development for Disney Junior projects; mentored artists and maintained design consistency across episodes.
Art Director at Disney Junior
January 1, 2020 - September 11, 2025Art direction for The Rocketeer project; oversaw visual development and design quality.
Art Director at Disney Junior
January 1, 2018 - September 11, 2025Art direction for Mission Force One; led design and visual storytelling.
Art Director at Disney Junior
January 1, 2016 - September 11, 2025Art direction for Miles From Tomorrowland; guided visual development and character styling.
Freelance Designer / Illustrator at Max Miceli Design
January 1, 2013 - September 11, 2025Contract designer/art director for campaigns requiring character design, concept design, pitch boards, animatics, and digital touch-ups (Mucinex, Delsym, Campbell's, Disney XD promos, Power Rangers, BodyFate app).
Animation Production Art Director at Doggity’s Diner (Noodle & Doodle, Sprout/PBS Kids)
January 1, 2011 - September 11, 2025Directed production art for animated segments and identified visual strategies for the brand.
Character Designer at Cartoon Network
January 1, 2009 - September 11, 2025Character design for Squirrel Boy.
Clean Up Artist at Cartoon Network
January 1, 2009 - September 11, 2025Clean Up Artist for The Misadventures of Flapjack.
Illustrator at Various publications
January 1, 2011 - September 11, 2025Illustrator for Business Week, New York Times Book Review, Rolling Stone, and other publications; book and poster work.
Art Director / Visual Development at Klasky Csupo Animation Studios
January 1, 2010 - September 11, 2025Art Director on 5 pilot episodes for development slate; visual development for TV series and features; character design for projects including As Told By Ginger and The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald; production artwork for Rugrats in Paris, The Wild Thornberrys, Rocket Power.
Art Director / Creative Director at Wild Canary Animation
January 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025Developed original animated preschool series for Netflix – unproduced. Spearheaded visual development for multiple Disney Junior projects.
Design Consultant at Wild Canary Animation
January 1, 2023 - September 11, 2025Design Consultant for 'Young Jedi Adventures' (Disney Junior/Lucasfilm).
Co-Art Director at Wild Canary Animation
January 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025Co-Art Director on season 5 of 'Puppy Dog Pals' (Disney Junior).
Art Director at Wild Canary Animation
January 1, 2020 - September 11, 2025Art Director for 'The Rocketeer' (Disney Junior).
Art Director at Wild Canary Animation
January 1, 2018 - September 11, 2025Art Director for 'Mission Force One' (Disney Junior).
Art Director at Wild Canary Animation
January 1, 2016 - September 11, 2025Art Director for 'Miles From Tomorrowland' (Disney Junior).
Contract Designer / Art Director at Max Miceli Design
January 1, 2013 - September 11, 2025Contract Designer/Art Director for various campaigns requiring character design, concept design, pitch boards, animatic design, and digital touch-up. (Mucinex, Delsym, Campbell's Soup, Disney XD brand promos, Power Rangers, BodyFate LLC Fitness App).
Animation Production Art Director at Doggity’s Diner
January 1, 2011 - September 11, 2025Animation Production Art Director for 'Doggity’s Diner' (Noodle & Doodle, Sprout/PBS Kids).
Character Designer at Squirrel Boy
January 1, 2009 - September 11, 2025Character Designer for 'Squirrel Boy' (Cartoon Network).
Clean Up Artist at The Misadventures of Flapjack
January 1, 2009 - September 11, 2025Clean Up Artist (Cartoon Network).
Illustrator at Various publications
January 1, 2011 - September 11, 2025Illustrator for Business Week magazine, New York Times Book Review, Rolling Stone, CEO DAD by Tom Sterns, GODOG in partnership with Japan’s Ministry of Culture, The World Animation Celebration.
Art Director / Visual Development at Klasky Csupo Animation Studios
January 1, 2010 - September 11, 2025Art Director – 5 pilot episodes as part of ’07-’09 development slate. Visual Development artist – created pitch art for numerous TV series and features as part of the Creative Services department team of designers. Character Designer – “As Told By Ginger”, “The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald”. Production artist – “Rugrats in Paris”, “The Wild Thornberrys”, “Rocket Power”.
Education
BFA, Illustration/Fine Art at ArtCenter College of Design
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000BFA at Art Center College of Design
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other
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