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Hi, I’m Zee Risek, an animation professional and storyboard artist based in Mississauga, Ontario. I’ve spent over a decade turning ideas into engaging visuals, often wearing multiple hats—from writer and character designer to show runner and art director. I love collaborating with teams to craft clear, dynamic storyboards and production pipelines that bring stories to life on screen.
Throughout my career I’ve contributed to a range of projects, from children’s TV series to feature films, working with studios like Corus, Jerry Co. Animation, Sardine Productions, 9 Story, DHX, and more. I’m passionate about mentoring, creative storytelling, and delivering polished visuals within tight timelines.
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Work Experience
Storyboard Artist at Corus Entertainment
February 29, 2024 - September 27, 2025Storyboards on Thomas and Friends.
Storyboard Artist at Corus Entertainment
February 29, 2024 - September 27, 2025Storyboards on Thomas and Friends; collaborated with directors to translate scripts into visual sequences and contributed to episode planning.
Storyboard Artist at Corus Entertainment
February 29, 2024 - September 27, 2025Created storyboards for Thomas and Friends; collaborated with writers and directors to translate scripts into visual sequences.
Storyboard Artist at Corus Entertainment
February 1, 2024 - September 27, 2025Responsible for creating storyboards for the Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! project at Corus Entertainment.
Storyboard Artist at Corus Entertainment
February 1, 2024 - September 27, 2025Storyboard on Thomas & Friends.
Show Runner at Jerry Co. Animation
October 31, 2022 - September 27, 2025Season 2 of Dreamcatchers! Also served as Storyboard Supervisor/animatic editor/Writer/character designer/Art Director.
Show Runner at Jerry Co. Animation
October 31, 2022 - September 27, 2025Show Runner overseeing creative direction and production for Dreamcatchers, Season 2; led storytelling, production coordination, and team oversight.
Show Runner at Jerry Co. Animation
October 31, 2022 - September 27, 2025Led Season 2 of Dreamcatchers; responsibilities included show running, storyboard supervision, animatic editing, writing, character design, and art direction.
Show Runner at Jerry Co. Animation
October 1, 2022 - September 27, 2025Season 2 of Dreamcatchers; Show Runner overseeing production, storyboard direction, and creative development.
Show Runner at Jerry Co. Animation
October 1, 2022 - September 27, 2025Season 2 of Dreamcatchers! Roles included Storyboard Supervisor, Animatic Editor, Writer, Character Designer, and Art Director.
Storyboard Supervisor/Animatic Editor/Writer/Character Designer/Art Director at Jerry Co. Animation
July 31, 2021 - September 27, 2025Show Runner, character designer, storyboard artist, and animatic editor on the series Dream Catchers, Season 1.
Show Runner / storyboard supervisor / animatic editor / writer / character designer / Art Director at Jerry Co. Animation
July 31, 2021 - September 27, 2025Led Dream Catchers Season 1 as show runner; supervised storyboarding, animatics, writing, character design, and art direction.
Storyboard Supervisor / Animatic Editor / Writer / Character Designer / Art Director at Jerry Co. Animation
July 31, 2021 - September 27, 2025Dream Catchers, Season 1; oversaw storyboard production and animatic editing; contributed as writer, character designer, and art director.
Show Runner / Storyboard Supervisor / Animatic Editor / Writer / Character Designer / Art Director at Jerry Co. Animation
July 1, 2021 - September 27, 2025Dream Catchers, Season 1: Show Runner and multiple creative/production roles including storyboard supervision, animatic editing, writing, character design, and art direction.
Show Runner, Storyboard Artist, Animatic Editor, Character Designer, Art Director at Jerry Co. Animation
July 1, 2021 - September 27, 2025Show Runner, character designer, storyboard artist, and animatic editor on Dream Catchers, Season 1.
Storyboard Artist and Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
December 31, 2019 - September 27, 2025Storyboarding on the feature film SEDNA; Animation on SEDNA.
Storyboard Artist and Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
December 31, 2019 - September 27, 2025Storyboarding and animation work for various projects, including a feature film work on SEDNA.
Storyboard Artist and Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
December 1, 2019 - September 27, 2025Storyboarding on a feature film, SEDNA; animation work for the project.
Storyboard Artist and Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
December 1, 2019 - September 27, 2025Storyboarding on a feature film, "SEDNA"; animation work completed.
Script Writer at BE3 Animation
December 31, 2017 - September 27, 2025Writer on the series ZAFARI.
Script Writer at BE3 Animation
December 31, 2017 - September 27, 2025Writer on the series ZAFARI.
Script Writer at BE3 Animation
December 31, 2017 - September 27, 2025Writer on the series 'ZAFARI'.
Script Writer at BE3 Animation
December 1, 2017 - September 27, 2025Writer on the series ZAFARI; collaboration with Sardine Productions and Sixteen South.
Script Writer at BE3 Animation
December 1, 2017 - September 27, 2025Writer on the series 'ZAFARI'.
Storyboard Artist at Sardine Productions and Sixteen South
November 30, 2017 - September 27, 2025Storyboard Artist on CLAUDE; also worked on CHOP CHOP NINJA.
Storyboard Artist at Sardine Productions and Sixteen South
November 30, 2017 - September 27, 2025Storyboard Artist on the series CLAUDE and CHOP CHOP NINJA.
Storyboard Artist at Sardine Productions and Sixteen South
November 30, 2017 - September 27, 2025Storyboard Artist on the series 'CLAUDE' and 'CHOP CHOP NINJA'.
Storyboard Artist at Sardine Productions and Sixteen South
November 1, 2017 - September 27, 2025Storyboard Artist on CLAUDE and CHOP CHOP NINJA; Montreal, Canada area; collaboration with Big Jump Productions.
Storyboard Artist at Sardine Productions and Sixteen South
November 1, 2017 - September 27, 2025Storyboard Artist on the series 'CLAUDE' and 'CHOP CHOP NINJA'.
Storyboard Artist at Big Jump Productions
June 30, 2016 - September 27, 2025Storyboard artist on the series KUU KUU HARAJUKU.
Storyboard Artist at Big Jump Productions
June 30, 2016 - September 27, 2025Storyboard Artist.
Storyboard Artist at Big Jump Productions
June 30, 2016 - September 27, 2025Storyboard artist on the series 'KUU KUU HARAJUKU'.
Storyboard Artist at Big Jump Productions
June 1, 2016 - September 27, 2025Storyboard artist on the series KUU KUU HARAJUKU.
Storyboard Artist at Big Jump Productions
June 1, 2016 - September 27, 2025Storyboard artist on the series 'KUU KUU HARAJUKU'.
Storyboard Artist at Sardine Productions
May 31, 2016 - September 27, 2025Storyboards on the series Toonmart Marty.
Storyboard Artist at Sardine Productions
May 31, 2016 - September 27, 2025Storyboard Artist; storyboards on Toonmart Marty.
Storyboard Artist at Sardine Productions
May 31, 2016 - September 27, 2025Storyboards on the series 'Toonmart Marty'.
Storyboard Artist at Sardine Productions
May 1, 2016 - September 27, 2025Storyboards on the series Toonmart Marty.
Storyboard Artist at Sardine Productions
May 1, 2016 - September 27, 2025Storyboards on the series 'Toonmart Marty'.
Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
June 30, 2015 - September 27, 2025ToonBoom animation on Stories of Our Elders.
Storyboard Artist at DHX Media
June 30, 2015 - September 27, 2025Storyboards on Chuck's Choice.
Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
June 30, 2015 - September 27, 2025ToonBoom animation on Stories of Our Elders.
Storyboard Artist at DHX Media
June 30, 2015 - September 27, 2025Storyboard Artist on Chuck's Choice.
Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
June 30, 2015 - September 27, 2025ToonBoom animation on various projects including 'Stories of Our Elders'.
Storyboard Artist at DHX Media
June 30, 2015 - September 27, 2025Storyboards on 'Chuck's Choice'.
Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
June 30, 2015 - September 27, 2025ToonBoom animation on 'Stories of Our Elders'.
Storyboard Artist at DHX Media
June 1, 2015 - September 27, 2025Storyboards on Chuck's Choice.
Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
June 1, 2015 - September 27, 2025ToonBoom animation on "Stories of Our Elders".
Storyboard Artist at DHX Media
June 1, 2015 - September 27, 2025Storyboards on 'Chuck's Choice'.
Animator at Alexa Hann Productions
February 28, 2015 - September 27, 2025Frame-by-frame traditional animation on a short film Nail'd.
Animator at Alexa Hann Productions
February 28, 2015 - September 27, 2025Traditional hand-drawn animation on a short film Nail'd.
Animator at Alexa Hann Productions
February 28, 2015 - September 27, 2025Hand-drawn animation on the short film 'Nail'd'.
Animator at Alexa Hann Productions
February 1, 2015 - September 27, 2025Traditional animation on a short film 'Nail'd'.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Corus Entertainment
January 31, 2015 - September 27, 2025Storyboard artist on the series Fresh Beat Band.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Corus Entertainment
January 31, 2015 - September 27, 2025Storyboard artist on Fresh Beat Band.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Corus Entertainment
January 31, 2015 - September 27, 2025Storyboard artist on the series 'Fresh Beat Band'.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Corus Entertainment
January 1, 2015 - September 27, 2025Storyboard artist on the series 'Fresh Beat Band'.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Atomic Cartoons
July 31, 2014 - September 27, 2025Storyboard artist on the series Pirate Express.
Storyboard Artist at Atomic Cartoons
July 31, 2014 - September 27, 2025Storyboard Artist on Pirate Express.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Atomic Cartoons
July 31, 2014 - September 27, 2025Storyboard artist on the series 'Pirate Express'.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Atomic Cartoons
July 1, 2014 - September 27, 2025Storyboard artist on the series 'Pirate Express'.
Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
June 30, 2014 - September 27, 2025Back for season 2 of The Deerskins!
Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
June 30, 2014 - September 27, 2025Animator on multiple projects.
Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
June 30, 2014 - September 27, 2025Toon Boom animation on various projects; contributed to multiple seasons.
Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
June 1, 2014 - September 27, 2025Animator; back for season 2 of The Deerskins.
Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
June 1, 2014 - September 27, 2025Animator on season 2 of 'The Deerskins' (9 Story Entertainment).
Animator at 9 Story Entertainment Inc.
September 30, 2013 - September 27, 2025Animator on Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood.
Animator at 9 Story Entertainment Inc.
September 30, 2013 - September 27, 2025Animator on various projects.
Animator at 9 Story Entertainment Inc.
September 30, 2013 - September 27, 2025Animator on 'Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood'.
Animator at 9 Story Entertainment Inc.
September 1, 2013 - September 27, 2025Animator on Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood.
Animator at 9 Story Entertainment Inc.
September 1, 2013 - September 27, 2025Animator on 'Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood'.
Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
April 30, 2013 - September 27, 2025Toon Boom Animation work.
Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
April 30, 2013 - September 27, 2025Animator on multiple projects.
Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
April 30, 2013 - September 27, 2025Toon Boom Animation work supporting series production.
Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
April 1, 2013 - September 27, 2025Toon Boom Animation work; continued animation responsibilities.
Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
April 1, 2013 - September 27, 2025Animator on various projects.
Creator/ Writer/ Designer at Carpe Diem Film & TV
December 31, 2012 - September 27, 2025Creator/ Writer for Bango's Magic Pants (in development); Designer and pitch package development for Mikey and His Mighty Machines.
Creator / Writer / Designer at Toon Boom Animation
December 31, 2012 - September 27, 2025Carpe Diem Film & TV project work as Creator, Writer and Designer.
Creator / Writer / Designer at Carpe Diem Film & TV
December 31, 2012 - September 27, 2025Creator/ Writer for 'Bango's Magic Pants' in development; designer and pitch package development for 'Mikey and His Mighty Machines'.
Creator / Writer / Designer at Carpe Diem Film & TV
December 1, 2012 - September 27, 2025Creator/Writer for 'Bango's Magic Pants' in development; designer and pitch package development for 'Mikey and His Mighty Machines'.
Creator/ Writer/ Designer at Carpe Diem Film & TV
December 1, 2012 - September 27, 2025Creator/ writer for 'Bango's Magic Pants' in development; designer and pitch package development of 'Mikey and His Mighty Machines'.
Storyboarding Artist at Corus Entertainment
October 31, 2012 - September 27, 2025Storyboards on Scaredy Squirrel.
Storyboard Artist at Corus Entertainment
October 31, 2012 - September 27, 2025Storyboard Artist on the series.
Storyboard Artist at Corus Entertainment
October 31, 2012 - September 27, 2025Storyboard Artist on the series 'Scaredy Squirrel'.
Storyboard Artist at Corus Entertainment
October 1, 2012 - September 27, 2025Storyboard Artist on the series Scaredy Squirrel.
Storyboard Artist at Corus Entertainment
October 1, 2012 - September 27, 2025Storyboard Artist on the series 'Scaredy Squirrel'.
Designer at High Score House
June 30, 2012 - September 27, 2025Designer on the High Score House App.
Designer at High Score House
June 30, 2012 - September 27, 2025Designer on the High Score House series.
Designer at High Score House
June 30, 2012 - September 27, 2025Designer on the High Score House App.
Designer at High Score House
June 1, 2012 - September 27, 2025Designer on the High Score House App.
Designer at High Score House
June 1, 2012 - September 27, 2025Designer on the High Score House app.
Writer/ Character Designer/ Animator at Sardine Productions
September 30, 2010 - September 27, 2025Writer of episode Jet Stream Adventure on My Goldfish Is Evil; Character Designer on Season 1; Storyboard corrections; episode Jet Stream Adventure storyboard.
Key Animator at Cuppa Coffee
September 30, 2010 - September 27, 2025Key Animator on Ugly Americans.
Writer / Character Designer / Animator at Sardine Productions
September 30, 2010 - September 27, 2025Writer of Jet Stream Adventure; Character Designer on My Goldfish Is Evil; various storyboard tasks.
Key Animator at Ap. Cuppa Coffee
September 30, 2010 - September 27, 2025Key Animator on the series Ugly Americans.
Writer / Character Designer / Animator at Sardine Productions
September 30, 2010 - September 27, 2025Writer of episode 'Jet Stream Adventure'; character designer and storyboard work on multiple projects.
Key Animator at Cuppa Coffee
September 30, 2010 - September 27, 2025Key Animator on the series 'Ugly Americans'.
Writer / Character Designer / Animator at Sardine Productions
September 1, 2010 - September 27, 2025Wrote and designed for My Goldfish Is Evil; created Jet Stream Adventure; did animation for Leon and web games for Mordillo; produced Pete & Bob pilot.
Key Animator at Cuppa Coffee
September 1, 2010 - September 27, 2025Key Animator on the series Ugly Americans.
Writer/ Character Designer/ Animator at Sardine Productions
September 1, 2010 - September 27, 2025Writer of episode 'Jet Stream Adventure' on 'My Goldfish Is Evil'; character designer and animation work.
Key Animator at Cuppa Coffee
September 1, 2010 - September 27, 2025Key Animator on the series 'Ugly Americans'.
After Effects Animation at H2V Entertainment Inc.
January 31, 2009 - September 27, 2025Animation on the production Astro 12.
After Effects Animator at H2V Entertainment Inc.
January 31, 2009 - September 27, 2025After Effects animation on various projects including Astro 12.
After Effects Animation at H2V Entertainment Inc.
January 31, 2009 - September 27, 2025After Effects animation on multiple projects including 'Astro 12'.
After Effects Animator at H2V Entertainment Inc.
January 1, 2009 - September 27, 2025After Effects animation on Astro 12; additional animation work.
After Effects Animation at H2V Entertainment Inc.
January 1, 2009 - September 27, 2025After Effects animation on various productions, including 'Astro 12'.
Character Designer at Oasis Animation Inc.
October 31, 2007 - September 27, 2025Character and Background Designer on Stand Up TV; Character Design on Peruse City.
Character Designer at Oasis Animation Inc.
October 31, 2007 - September 27, 2025Character Designer on Stand Up TV.
Character Designer at Oasis Animation Inc.
October 31, 2007 - September 27, 2025Character and background design on 'Stand Up TV' and 'Peruse City'.
Character Designer at Oasis Animation Inc.
October 1, 2007 - September 27, 2025Character and background designer on Stand Up TV; character design on Peruse City.
Character Designer at Oasis Animation Inc.
October 1, 2007 - September 27, 2025Character designer on 'Stand Up TV' and related projects.
Character Designer at Spectra Animation
July 31, 2007 - September 27, 2025Character Designer and development on Mob Dogs.
Flash Animator at NuFilms Productions
July 31, 2007 - September 27, 2025Flash Animator on the music video for The Death Of All Romance by The Dears.
Character Designer at Spectra Animation
July 31, 2007 - September 27, 2025Character Designer on Mob Dogs.
Flash Animator at NuFilms Productions
July 31, 2007 - September 27, 2025Flash Animator on a music video project.
Character Designer at Spectra Animation
July 31, 2007 - September 27, 2025Character designer and development on 'Mob Dogs'.
Flash Animator at NuFilms Productions
July 31, 2007 - September 27, 2025Flash animation on a music video for 'The Death Of All Romance' by The Dears.
Character Designer at Spectra Animation
July 1, 2007 - September 27, 2025Character designer and development on Mob Dogs.
Flash Animator at NuFilms Productions
July 1, 2007 - September 27, 2025Flash animator on the music video for The Death Of All Romance by The Dears.
Character Designer at Spectra Animation
July 1, 2007 - September 27, 2025Character designer and development on 'Mob Dogs'.
Flash Animator at NuFilms Productions
July 1, 2007 - September 27, 2025Flash animator on the music video 'The Death Of All Romance' by 'The Dears'.
Storyboard Artist at Subsequence Entertainment
June 30, 2007 - September 27, 2025Storyboard Artist on an episode of Gofrette.
Storyboard Artist at Subsequence Entertainment
June 30, 2007 - September 27, 2025Storyboard Artist on an episode of 'Gofrette'.
Storyboard Artist at Subsequence Entertainment
June 1, 2007 - September 27, 2025Storyboard artist on an episode of Gofrette.
Storyboard Artist at Subsequence Entertainment
June 1, 2007 - September 27, 2025Storyboard Artist on an episode of Gofrette.
Storyboard Artist at Subsequence Entertainment
June 1, 2007 - September 27, 2025Storyboard Artist on an episode of 'Gofrette'.
Storyboard Artist at Lost The Plot Productions
April 30, 2006 - September 27, 2025Storyboard and Flash Animation on The Zimmer Twins.
Storyboard Artist at Lost The Plot Productions
April 30, 2006 - September 27, 2025Storyboard and Flash Animation on The Zimmer Twins.
Storyboard Artist at Lost The Plot Productions
April 30, 2006 - September 27, 2025Storyboarding and Flash animation on 'The Zimmer Twins'.
Storyboard Artist at Lost The Plot Productions
April 1, 2006 - September 27, 2025Storyboard and Flash Animation on The Zimmer Twins.
Storyboard Artist at Lost The Plot Productions
April 1, 2006 - September 27, 2025Storyboard and Flash animation on the series 'The Zimmer Twins'.
Animator/ Layout Artist at Cinegroupe
May 31, 2003 - September 27, 2025Character Designer on Daft Planet; Posing and Animation on Pig City; Flash Animation on Sagwa; Layout Artist on The Kids From Room 402; Animator on Tom & Jerry for Nintendo's Game Boy.
Animator / Character Designer / Layout Artist at Cinegroupe
May 31, 2003 - September 27, 2025Animator and character designer; layout artist on various series including Pig City and Sagwa.
Animator / Character Designer / Layout Artist at Cinegroupe
May 31, 2003 - September 27, 2025Character designer on 'Daft Planet'; posing and animation on 'Pig City'; Flash animation on 'Sagwa'; layout on 'The Kids From Room 402'; animator on 'Tom & Jerry' for Nintendo Game Boy.
Animator / Character Designer / Layout Artist at Cinegroupe
May 1, 2003 - September 27, 2025Character designer on Daft Planet; posing and animation on Pig City; Flash animation on Sagwa; layout on The Kids From Room 402; animator on Tom & Jerry for Nintendo Game Boy.
Animator/ Character Designer/ Layout Artist at Cinegroupe
May 1, 2003 - September 27, 2025Character designer on the series 'Daft Planet'; layout artist; animation on 'Pig City' and other projects; seasons 1 & 2 of 'Tom & Jerry' for Game Boy.
Education
Diploma in Classical Animation at Sheridan College
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992Classical Animation at Sheridan College
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992Classical Animation at Sheridan College
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992Classical Animation at Sheridan College
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992Diploma in Classical Animation at Sheridan College
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992Qualifications
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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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