I’m Sujan Chowdhury, a storyboard artist, character designer, and illustrator with 15+ years of experience in television animation. I focus on visual storytelling—staging, composition, acting, expressions, and cinematography—so the audience feels the comedy and action as clearly as the script intends. I’ve worked across a variety of Canadian animation studios on series and features, and I’m currently developing my own original characters, stories, illustrations, animatics, and animated projects as a self-employed creator in Vancouver. I also enjoy experimenting with AI-assisted production workflows, while keeping drawing, story decisions, and traditional storyboard fundamentals at the center of how I create.…

Sujan Chowdhury

I’m Sujan Chowdhury, a storyboard artist, character designer, and illustrator with 15+ years of experience in television animation. I focus on visual storytelling—staging, composition, acting, expressions, and cinematography—so the audience feels the comedy and action as clearly as the script intends. I’ve worked across a variety of Canadian animation studios on series and features, and I’m currently developing my own original characters, stories, illustrations, animatics, and animated projects as a self-employed creator in Vancouver. I also enjoy experimenting with AI-assisted production workflows, while keeping drawing, story decisions, and traditional storyboard fundamentals at the center of how I create.…

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I’m Sujan Chowdhury, a storyboard artist, character designer, and illustrator with 15+ years of experience in television animation. I focus on visual storytelling—staging, composition, acting, expressions, and cinematography—so the audience feels the comedy and action as clearly as the script intends.

I’ve worked across a variety of Canadian animation studios on series and features, and I’m currently developing my own original characters, stories, illustrations, animatics, and animated projects as a self-employed creator in Vancouver. I also enjoy experimenting with AI-assisted production workflows, while keeping drawing, story decisions, and traditional storyboard fundamentals at the center of how I create.

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Language

English
Advanced
Bengali
Advanced

Work Experience

Independent Storyboard Artist & Animation Creator at Self-Employed
October 1, 2023 - Present
Developing original animation and storytelling projects from concept through storyboard, character design, illustration, animatics, and visual development. Exploring AI-assisted production workflows while keeping drawing, story structure, and artistic decision-making central to the process.
Storyboard Artist at IoM Media Ventures
October 1, 2022 - Present
Working as a storyboard artist for the project L’IL STOMPERS, contributing to visual storytelling and scene planning.
Storyboard Artist at IoM Media Ventures
October 1, 2022 - Present
Worked as Storyboard Artist for the 'L’IL STOMPERS' project, creating visual storyboards to guide animation production.
Storyboard Artist at Yellow Animation
March 31, 2022 - July 23, 2025
Created storyboards for the series Momolu and Friends, collaborating with the production team to develop animatics.
Storyboard Artist at Yellow Animation
March 31, 2022 - July 23, 2025
Storyboard Artist for the 'Momolu and Friends' series, illustrating scenes and sequences to support animation development.
Storyboard Artist at Yellow Animation
May 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022
Storyboard artist for Momolu and Friends.
Storyboard Artist at Wildbrain Studios
August 31, 2020 - July 23, 2025
Contributed storyboards for 'Chip and Potato' and 'Polly Pocket' series, translating scripts into visual sequences.
Storyboard Artist at Wildbrain Studios
August 31, 2020 - July 23, 2025
Provided storyboards for animated shows like 'Chip and Potato' and 'Polly Pocket', organizing visual storytelling elements for production.
Storyboard Artist at Sardin Productions
February 29, 2020 - July 23, 2025
Produced storyboards for Deer Run, working closely with director and production team to enhance story flow.
Storyboard Artist at Sardin Productions
February 29, 2020 - July 23, 2025
Created storyboards for 'Deer Run', delivering detailed visual plans for episodes.
Storyboard Artist at Big Jump Entertainment
June 30, 2019 - July 23, 2025
Created storyboards for Trailer Park Boys Season 2, adapting scripts and story ideas into visual plans for animation.
Storyboard Artist at Big Jump Entertainment
June 30, 2019 - July 23, 2025
Worked on 'Trailer Park Boys Season 2' as a storyboard artist, collaborating with directors to prepare boards for animation.
Storyboard Artist at Sardin Productions
June 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Storyboard artist for Deer Run.
Storyboard Artist at Big Bad Boo
December 31, 2018 - July 23, 2025
Worked on The Bravest Knight as a storyboard artist, collaborating with the creative team in British Columbia.
Storyboard Artist at Big Bad Boo
December 31, 2018 - July 23, 2025
Provided storyboard art for 'The Bravest Knight' series as part of the production team.
Storyboard Artist at Atomic Cartoons
September 30, 2018 - July 23, 2025
Contributed storyboards for 'Lego Jurassic World' season 1 and 'Nico Can Dance', focusing on visual storytelling.
Storyboard Artist at Atomic Cartoons
September 30, 2018 - July 23, 2025
Storyboard Artist for 'Lego Jurassic World' season 1 and 'Nico Can Dance', producing boards to develop animated episodes.
Storyboard Artist at Big Bad Boo Studios
September 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Storyboard artist for The Bravest Knight.
Storyboard Artist at Rainmaker Studios
June 30, 2018 - July 23, 2025
Storyboard artist for 'Barbie Dream House Adventures' season 1 and 'Spy Kids' seasons 1 & 2, creating detailed storyboards and animatics.
Storyboard Artist at Rainmaker Studios
June 30, 2018 - July 23, 2025
Worked on 'Barbie Dream House Adventures' Season 1 and 'Spy Kids' Seasons 1 & 2, creating storyboard panels to support animation flow.
Storyboard Artist at Rainmaker Studios
September 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018
Storyboard artist for Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures - Season 1.
Storyboard Artist at Rainmaker Studios
October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017
Storyboard artist for Spy Kids - Seasons 1 & 2.
Storyboard Artist at DHX Vancouver
January 31, 2016 - July 23, 2025
Storyboard artist for Transformers Rescue Bots Season 4, delivering high quality storyboards in line with production needs.
Storyboard Artist at DHX Vancouver
January 31, 2016 - July 23, 2025
Contributed storyboards for 'Transformers Rescue Bots Season 4', collaborating with the animation team to ensure story quality.
Storyboard Artist at Bron Studios Inc.
May 31, 2015 - July 23, 2025
Worked on the Feature Film 'Henchmen' as a storyboard artist, developing story visuals for film production.
Storyboard Artist at Bron Studios Inc.
May 31, 2015 - July 23, 2025
Storyboard Artist for the feature film 'Henchmen'.
Storyboard Artist at DHX Vancouver
March 1, 2015 - May 31, 2015
Storyboard artist for Henchmen (Feature Film).
Animator at Bardel Entertainment Inc.
January 31, 2015 - July 23, 2025
Animator for Jake and the Neverland Pirates, producing character animations and contributing to FX animation for 'Chaotic'.
Animator at Bardel Entertainment Inc.
January 31, 2015 - July 23, 2025
Animator on 'Jake and the Neverland Pirates', animating characters and sequences.
Animator (Jake and the Never Land Pirates) at Atomic Cartoons Inc.
August 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015
Animator support for Jake and the Never Land Pirates.
Animator at Atomic Cartoons Inc.
August 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015
Animator for Jake and the Never Land Pirates.
Storyboard Artist / Revisionist at Nerd Corps Entertainment
July 31, 2014 - July 23, 2025
Storyboard Artist and Revisionist for 'Blaze and The Monster Machines', revising boards and supporting the animatic production.
Storyboard Artist at Bardel Entertainment Inc.
May 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014
Storyboard artist for Blaze and the Monster Machines.
Storyboard Revisionist at Bardel Entertainment Inc.
April 30, 2014 - July 23, 2025
Assisted storyboard directors in revising storyboards for 'Chaotic' and 'Edgar & Ellen', preparing them for animatics.
Storyboard Revisionist at Nerd Corps Entertainment
April 1, 2013 - April 30, 2014
Storyboard revisionist for Blaze and the Monster Machines.
Storyboard Revisionist at Nerd Corps Entertainment
April 1, 2012 - Present
Storyboard revision support for Blaze and the Monster Machines, helping prepare boards for animatics through revisions and updates.
Character Designer at Watch This Entertainment
February 28, 2006 - July 23, 2025
Developed 12 characters for the cartoon series ‘Beverly Hood’, enhancing the visual appeal of the show.
Character Designer at Watch This Entertainment
February 28, 2006 - July 23, 2025
Developed 12 characters for the story 'Beverly Hood' cartoon series.
Illustrator at Eyeball Networks Inc.
December 31, 2005 - July 23, 2025
Created logos and website templates as an illustrator.
Illustrator at Eyeball Networks Inc.
December 31, 2005 - July 23, 2025
Developed logos and created web templates as an illustrator.
Character Designer at Watch This Entertainment
August 1, 2005 - February 28, 2006
Developed 12 characters for the animated series.

Education

Diploma at Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VANARTS)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts at IFA, Bangladesh
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
Diploma at Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VANARTS)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Institute of Fine Arts (IFA), Bangladesh
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
Diploma in Classical Animation at Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drawing & Painting) at IF A, Bangladesh
January 1, 1999 - August 28, 2026
Diploma in Classical Animation at Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drawing & Painting) at IFA, Bangladesh
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Diploma in Classical Animation at Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drawing & Painting) at IFA, Bangladesh
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Diploma in Classical Animation at Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drawing & Painting) at IFA, Bangladesh
January 1, 1999 - August 28, 2026

Qualifications

Workshop on Creative Careers in Brand Building
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Workshop on self-management for artists
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025
Workshop on Creative Careers in Brand Building
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Workshop on Self-Management for Artists
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025
Creative Careers in Brand Building workshop
January 1, 2002 - August 28, 2026
Self-management for artists workshop (Gallery21 & German Embassy)
January 1, 2002 - August 28, 2026
Diploma in Classical Animation (VanArts)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Creative Careers in Brand Building workshop
January 1, 2002 - August 28, 2026
Self-management for artists workshop (organized by Gallery21 and the German Embassy)
January 1, 2002 - August 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other