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Hi, I’m Thomas Lee. I’m a highly experienced Animation Director and Supervisor with over 16 years of experience in 2D vector and traditional animation.
I thrive on leading creative teams, shaping production pipelines, mentoring talent, and delivering high-quality work on tight schedules, while keeping client goals aligned with the creative vision.
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Work Experience
Senior Animator/Posing Artist at Copernicus Studios
May 1, 2025 - September 27, 2025Created key poses for Teen Titans GO! Season 9 using Adobe Animate and animated key scenes for Solar Opposites Season 6 using Toon Boom Harmony, ensuring timing and performance aligned with story beats.
Lead Animator at Yowza! Animation
January 31, 2024 - September 27, 2025Led animation for key sequences on the children’s series Carl the Collector, guiding junior animators and maintaining consistency with the show's style guides.
Senior Animator at Jam Filled Entertainment
September 30, 2023 - September 27, 2025Senior Animator on Vida the Vet; developed and executed animation sequences, delivering expressive character performances and meeting production quotas.
Senior Animator at Jam Filled Entertainment
February 28, 2025 - September 27, 2025 Senior Animator on Vida the Vet; continued animation work aligning pacing goals and storytelling with production timelines.
Senior Animator at Big Jump Entertainment
May 31, 2023 - September 27, 2025Animated key scenes on the Christmas feature film Glisten and the Merry Mission.
Animation Director / Supervisor at Nelvana
February 28, 2023 - September 27, 2025Directed all animation production phases, ensuring stylistic consistency and timely episode delivery. Managed four animation teams (6-7 animators per team), assigning workload effectively. Provided hands-on guidance, revisions, drawovers, and mentorship. Led hiring and performance reviews in collaboration with production leadership to align animation with the creators' vision.
Animation Lead on PikWik and Animation Director on Big Blue at Guru Studio
May 31, 2021 - September 27, 2025Reviewed and guided junior and intermediate animators, maintaining high-quality production standards. Managed two animation teams, oversaw talent acquisition, and directed production adaptations during COVID-19 disruptions.
Animation Supervisor at Brown Bag Films
February 29, 2020 - September 27, 2025Started as an animator, progressed to Animation Supervisor, supervising revision teams and contributing to acclaimed children's series including Numbchucks, Stanley Dynamic, Wild Kratts, Nature Cat, and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood. Led revisions and mentorship across multiple titles to ensure timely project completion.
Flash Animator at 2 Presidents Productions
March 31, 2008 - September 27, 2025Contributed animation work for Gemini Award-winning Will and Dewitt.
Freelance 2D Animator at Atomic Cartoons
October 31, 2011 - September 27, 2025Freelance animator for Sketchers: Twinkle Toes and Spyburbia; also worked on poses for Transformers Rescue Bots.
Animation Director and Producer at Atom Films
September 30, 2009 - September 27, 2025Directed/Animated the music video Star Wars Gangsta Rap: Chronicles, licensed as part of the Star Wars Fan Film Festival sponsored by Lucasfilm.
Animation Director at Weird Al Yankovic
September 30, 2006 - September 27, 2025Directed/Animated the music video for the song I’ll Sue Ya for the album Straight Outta Lynwood.
Senior Animator/P posing Artist at Copernicus Studios
May 1, 2025 - September 27, 2025Created key poses for Teen Titans GO! Season 9 using Adobe Animate. Animate key scenes for Solar Opposites Season 6 using Toon Boom Harmony.
Lead Animator at Yowza! Animation
January 1, 2024 - September 27, 2025Animated key scenes on the children’s series Carl the Collector.
Senior Animator at Jam Filled Entertainment
September 1, 2023 - September 27, 2025Vida the Vet: Developed and executed animation sequences, aligning with storytelling and pacing goals. Delivered expressive character animations, consistently meeting or exceeding production quotas.
Senior Animator at Jam Filled Entertainment
February 1, 2025 - September 27, 2025Vida the Vet: Continued work on animation sequences, aligning with storytelling and pacing goals. Delivered expressive character animations, consistently meeting or exceeding production quotas.
Senior Animator at Big Jump Entertainment
May 1, 2023 - September 27, 2025Animated key scenes on the Christmas feature film Glisten and the Merry Mission.
Animation Director / Supervisor at Nelvana
February 1, 2023 - September 27, 2025Directed all animation production phases, ensuring stylistic consistency and timely episode delivery. Managed four animation teams (6-7 animators per team), assigning workload effectively. Assigned scenes to all animation teams, 1-episode per team, ensuring efficient distribution of workload and timely completion of each episode. Provided hands-on guidance, including revisions, drawovers, and personalized mentorship. Led hiring processes, performance reviews, and collaboration with production leadership to align animation with the creators' vision.
Animation Lead on PikWik and Animation Director on Big Blue at Guru Studio
May 1, 2021 - September 27, 2025Reviewed and guided junior and intermediate animators, maintaining high-quality production standards. Managed two animation teams, handled talent acquisition, and oversaw production adaptations due to COVID-19 disruptions.
Animation Supervisor at Brown Bag Films
February 1, 2020 - September 27, 2025Started as an animator, progressed to stunt animator, then to Animation Supervisor with Director responsibilities. Contributed to Spliced, Max and Ruby, Wibbly Pig, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Numbchucks, Nature Cat, and The Wild Kratts. Provided creative leadership and managed revision teams for timely project completion.
Flash Animator at 2 Presidents Productions
March 1, 2008 - September 27, 2025Contributed animation work for Gemini Award-winning series Will and Dewitt.
Freelance 2D Animator at Atomic Cartoons
October 1, 2011 - September 27, 2025Freelance animator for Sketchers: Twinkle Toes and Spyburbia. Also worked on poses for Transformers Rescue Bots.
Animation Director and Producer at Atom Films
September 1, 2009 - September 27, 2025Directed / Animated the music video “Star Wars Gangsta Rap: Chronicles” which is licensed as an integral part of the official Star Wars Fan Film Festival sponsored by Lucasfilm.
Animation Director at Weird Al Yankovic
September 1, 2006 - September 27, 2025Directed / Animated the music video for the song “I’ll Sue Ya” for the album Straight Outta Lynwood.
Senior Animator/Posing Artist at Copernicus Studios
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025Created key poses for Teen Titans GO! Season 9 using Adobe Animate. Animated key scenes for Solar Opposites Season 6 using Toon Boom Harmony.
Lead Animator at Yowza! Animation
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Animated key scenes on the children’s series Carl the Collector.
Senior Animator at Jam Filled Entertainment
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023Developed and executed animation sequences, aligning with storytelling and pacing goals. Delivered expressive character animations, consistently meeting or exceeding production quotas.
Senior Animator at Jam Filled Entertainment
February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025Developed and executed animation sequences, aligning with storytelling and pacing goals. Delivered expressive character animations, consistently meeting or exceeding production quotas.
Senior Animator at Big Jump Entertainment
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023Animated key scenes on the Christmas feature film Glisten and the Merry Mission.
Animation Director / Supervisor at Nelvana
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023Directed all animation production phases, ensuring stylistic consistency and timely episode delivery. Managed four animation teams (6-7 animators per team), assigning workload effectively. Provided hands-on guidance, including revisions, drawovers, and personalized mentorship. Led hiring processes, performance reviews, and collaboration with production leadership to align animation with the creators' vision.
Animation Lead at Guru Studio
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021Reviewed and guided junior and intermediate animators, maintaining high-quality production standards. Managed two animation teams, handled talent acquisition, and oversaw production adaptations due to COVID-19 disruptions.
Animation Supervisor at Brown Bag Films
February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2020Started out as an animator, progressed stunt animator, then eventually to the role of Animation Supervisor while also shouldering Director responsibilities. Played a crucial role in the creation of acclaimed children's cartoon productions such as Spliced, Max and Ruby, Wibbly Pig, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Numbchucks, Nature Cat, and The Wild Kratts. Provided creative leadership and managed revision teams, ensuring seamless and timely project completion.
Animation Supervisor at Brown Bag Films
May 1, 2014 - May 1, 2014Numbchucks (Season 1).
Animation Director at Brown Bag Films
September 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016Stanley Dynamic (Seasons 1 & 2).
Animation Supervisor at Brown Bag Films
May 26, 2017 - May 26, 2017Wild Kratts (Season 5).
Animation Supervisor at Brown Bag Films
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019Nature Cat (Seasons 2 & 3).
Revisionist Supervisor at Brown Bag Films
November 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019Wild Kratts (Season 6).
Stunt Animator at Brown Bag Films
February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2020Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood.
Flash Animator at 2 Presidents Productions
March 1, 2008 - March 1, 2008Contributed animation work for Gemini Award-winning series Will and Dewitt.
Freelance 2D Animator at Atomic Cartoons
October 1, 2011 - October 1, 2011Freelance animator for Sketchers: Twinkle Toes and Spyburbia. Also Worked on poses for Transformers Rescue Bots.
Animation Director and Producer at Atom Films
September 1, 2009 - September 1, 2009Directed / Animated the music video Star Wars Gangsta Rap: Chronicles which is licensed as an integral part of the official Star Wars Fan Film Festival sponsored by Lucasfilm.
Animation Director at Weird Al Yankovic
September 1, 2006 - September 1, 2006Directed / Animated the music video for the song I'll Sue Ya for the album Straight Outta Lynwood.
Senior Animator / Posing Artist at Copernicus Studios
May 31, 2025 - May 31, 2025Creating key poses for Teen Titans GO! Season 9 using Adobe Animate. Animate key scenes for Solar Opposites Season 6 using Toon Boom Harmony.
Lead Animator at Yowza! Animation
January 31, 2024 - January 31, 2024Animated key scenes on the children’s series Carl the Collector.
Senior Animator at Jam Filled Entertainment
September 30, 2023 - September 30, 2023Vida the Vet: Developed and executed animation sequences, aligning with storytelling and pacing goals. Delivered expressive character animations, consistently meeting or exceeding production quotas.
Senior Animator at Jam Filled Entertainment
February 28, 2025 - February 28, 2025Vida the Vet: Subsequent period continuing animation work with ongoing responsibilities.
Senior Animator at Big Jump Entertainment
May 31, 2023 - May 31, 2023Animated key scenes on the Christmas feature film Glisten and the Merry Mission.
Animation Director / Supervisor at Nelvana
February 28, 2023 - February 28, 2023Directed all animation production phases, ensuring stylistic consistency and timely episode delivery. Managed four animation teams (6-7 animators per team). Assigned scenes to all animation teams, 1-episode per team, ensuring efficient distribution of workload and timely completion of each episode. Provided hands-on guidance, including revisions, drawovers, and personalized mentorship. Led hiring processes, performance reviews, and collaboration with production leadership to align animation with the creators' vision.
Animation Lead (PikWik) / Animation Director (Big Blue) at Guru Studio
May 31, 2021 - May 31, 2021Reviewed and guided junior and intermediate animators, maintaining high-quality production standards. Managed two animation teams, handled talent acquisition, and oversaw production adaptations due to COVID-19 disruptions.
Animation Supervisor at Brown Bag Films
February 29, 2020 - February 29, 2020Led animation supervision across titles including Spliced, Max and Ruby, Wibbly Pig, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Numbchucks, Nature Cat, and The Wild Kratts; managed revision teams and ensured timely project completion.
Flash Animator at 2 Presidents Productions
March 31, 2008 - March 31, 2008Contributed animation work for Gemini Award-winning series Will and Dewitt.
Freelance 2D Animator at Atomic Cartoons
October 31, 2011 - October 31, 2011Freelance animator for Sketchers: Twinkle Toes and Spyburbia. Also Worked on poses for Transformers Rescue Bots.
Animation Director & Producer at Atom Films (Acquired by Comedy Central)
September 30, 2009 - September 30, 2009Directed / Animated the music video “Star Wars Gangsta Rap: Chronicles” which is licensed as an integral part of the official Star Wars Fan Film Festival sponsored by Lucasfilm.
Animation Director at Weird Al Yankovic
September 30, 2006 - September 30, 2006Directed / Animated the music video for the song “I’ll Sue Ya” for the album Straight Outta Lynwood.
Education
Graduate Certificate in 3D Animation (Maya) at Seneca College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005Bachelor of Fine Arts at York University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004Graduate Certificate in 3D Animation (Maya) at Seneca College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005Bachelor of Fine Arts at York University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004Graduate Certificate in 3D Animation (Maya) at Seneca College
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005Bachelor of Fine Arts at York University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Graduate Certificate in 3D Animation (Maya) at Seneca College
January 1, 2005 - October 29, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts at York University
January 1, 2004 - October 29, 2025Qualifications
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