I'm a versatile storyboard artist with 20+ years of experience in advertising, animation, and publishing, known for clear visual storytelling, dynamic composition, and fast, client-ready execution. I thrive in collaborative, deadline-driven environments across major agencies and studios, translating concepts into compelling visuals that help pre-visualize shoots and pitches.…

David Gordon

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I'm a versatile storyboard artist with 20+ years of experience in advertising, animation, and publishing, known for clear visual storytelling, dynamic composition, and fast, client-ready execution. I thrive in collaborative, deadline-driven environments across major agencies and studios, translating concepts into compelling visuals that help pre-visualize shoots and pitches.…

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I’m a versatile storyboard artist with 20+ years of experience in advertising, animation, and publishing, known for clear visual storytelling, dynamic composition, and fast, client-ready execution.
I thrive in collaborative, deadline-driven environments across major agencies and studios, translating concepts into compelling visuals that help pre-visualize shoots and pitches.

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English
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Work Experience

Visual Development Artist at Pixar, Nickelodeon, Blue Sky, Lucasfilm/ILM, WildBrain, Curious Pictures
December 31, 2002 - September 12, 2025
Contributed to feature films including Toy Story, Toy Story 2, A Bug's Life, Monsters, Inc., Cars, Robots. Designed characters, environments, and concept art for early-stage story and look development. Worked on television projects including SpongeBob SquarePants.
Storyboard Artist at Independent / Global Agencies
January 1, 2003 - Present
Partnered with top global agencies including Wieden+Kennedy, TBWA\Chiat\Day, BBDO, McCann, Droga, FCB Global, Saatchi, Grey, DDB, FIG, Johannes Leonardo. Created cinematic storyboards for major brands: McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Skittles, Chipotle, Burger King, Panera, Samsung, Subaru, YouTube, Hyundai, LG, and more. Delivered fast, deadline-driven visuals with a focus on clarity, emotion, and impact.
Visual Development Artist at Pixar; Nickelodeon; BlueSky; Lucasfilm/ILM; WildBrain; Curious Pictures
January 1, 2002 - September 12, 2025
Contributed to feature films including Toy Story, Toy Story 2, A Bug's Life, Monsters, Inc., Cars, Robots. Designed characters, environments, and concept art for early-stage story and look development. Worked on television projects including SpongeBob SquarePants.
Storyboard Artist at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2003 - Present
Partnered with top global agencies including Wieden+Kennedy, TBWA\Chiat\Day, BBDO, McCann, Droga, FCB Global, Saatchi, Grey, DDB, FIG, Johannes Leonardo. Created cinematic storyboards for major brands: McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Skittles, Chipotle, Burger King, Panera, Samsung, Subaru, YouTube, Hyundai, LG, and more. Delivered fast, deadline-driven visuals with a focus on clarity, emotion, and impact.
Author & Illustrator at Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, others
January 1, 2002 - Present
Extremely Cute Animals Operating Heavy Machinery (2016) – Author & Illustrator. Smitten (2008) – Author & Illustrator. Truck Town series (2010, with Jon Scieszka). Hansel and Diesel, The Three Little Rigs, The Ugly Truckling (2002–2005). Books translated internationally; multiple bestsellers.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Self-employed
January 1, 2003 - Present
Delivered cinematic boards that helped directors pre-visualize complex live-action shoots. Streamlined revisions by anticipating client feedback — often final in one round. Balanced clarity and spontaneity to help agencies sell high-concept pitches.
Storyboard Artist / Visual Development at Various Studios (Pixar, BlueSky, Nickelodeon, Lucasfilm/ILM, Curious Pictures, WildBrain)
December 31, 2002 - October 15, 2025
Animation & Visual Development background with work on feature films Toy Story, Toy Story 2, A Bug's Life, Monsters, Inc., Cars, Robots; Television including SpongeBob SquarePants (Layout Director, Season 1).

Education

MFA, Painting & Anatomy at New York Academy of Art
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
BFA, Illustration at Parsons School of Design
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
MFA in Painting & Anatomy at New York Academy of Art
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
BFA in Illustration at Parsons School of Design
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
MFA – Painting & Anatomy at New York Academy of Art
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
BFA – Illustration at Parsons School of Design
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education

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