Hello! I'm Richard Lee, an accomplished art director and background artist with over a decade of experience in animation, television, and film. My journey has taken me through various studios, shaping my skills and allowing me to work alongside talented teams. I have a passion for creating visually stunning worlds and bringing characters to life. My expertise in design, color palettes, and storytelling guides my work, ensuring that every project I contribute to resonates with audiences. I thrive in collaborative environments where creativity flourishes!

RICHARD LEE

Hello! I'm Richard Lee, an accomplished art director and background artist with over a decade of experience in animation, television, and film. My journey has taken me through various studios, shaping my skills and allowing me to work alongside talented teams. I have a passion for creating visually stunning worlds and bringing characters to life. My expertise in design, color palettes, and storytelling guides my work, ensuring that every project I contribute to resonates with audiences. I thrive in collaborative environments where creativity flourishes!

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Hello! I’m Richard Lee, an accomplished art director and background artist with over a decade of experience in animation, television, and film. My journey has taken me through various studios, shaping my skills and allowing me to work alongside talented teams.

I have a passion for creating visually stunning worlds and bringing characters to life. My expertise in design, color palettes, and storytelling guides my work, ensuring that every project I contribute to resonates with audiences. I thrive in collaborative environments where creativity flourishes!

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Experience Level

Work Experience

Background Supervisor at Shadowmachine Animation
September 1, 2023 - Present
Managing a team of artists, providing technical and creative guidance. Ensuring smooth workflow by coordinating with production staff and conducting performance evaluations.
Background Designer at Long Story Short - Season One
September 1, 2023 - Present
Creating detailed designs for various locations and settings. Translating storyboards into visually appealing, fully realized pieces.
Animator at Adult Swim
March 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Providing design assets and animating sequences to enhance dialogue and story points.
Visual Development Artist at Sony Animation
June 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Conceptualizing and implementing design assets for animated pilot, including pitch visuals.
Background Designer at Warner Bros Animation
January 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Adapting production designs to ensure accessibility for diverse audiences.
Color Artist at Stoopid Buddy Studios
May 1, 2017 - October 1, 2017
Providing multi-role design duties and general hands-on production support.

Education

BA HONS at University of Wales, Cardiff
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment