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Hi, I’m Richard Bailey, a passionate and dedicated animation artist with over 30 years of experience. I’ve worked with world‑class clients like Walt Disney Pictures, DreamWorks TV, and Moose Toys, and I pride myself on creating characters with charm and personality while telling stories that engage and entertain. Over the past 10 years, I've taken on leadership roles, directing teams of 10–30 artists, mentoring talent, and shaping production pipelines to deliver high‑quality animation on time. I’m motivated by collaboration, process improvement, and delivering creative work that makes an impact. I love building strong teams, establishing best practices, and partnering with clients to turn ambitious ideas into polished, publishable animation and illustration. When I’m not drawing or directing, you’ll find me exploring new techniques and teaching the next generation of animators.…Hi, I’m Richard Bailey, a passionate and dedicated animation artist with over 30 years of experience. I’ve worked with world‑class clients like Walt Disney Pictures, DreamWorks TV, and Moose Toys, and I pride myself on creating characters with charm and personality while telling stories that engage and entertain. Over the past 10 years, I've taken on leadership roles, directing teams of 10–30 artists, mentoring talent, and shaping production pipelines to deliver high‑quality animation on time. I’m motivated by collaboration, process improvement, and delivering creative work that makes an impact. I love building strong teams, establishing best practices, and partnering with clients to turn ambitious ideas into polished, publishable animation and illustration. When I’m not drawing or directing, you’ll find me exploring new techniques and teaching the next generation of animators.

Richard Bailey

Animator, Animation Director, Creative Director, +2

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Hi, I’m Richard Bailey, a passionate and dedicated animation artist with over 30 years of experience. I’ve worked with world‑class clients like Walt Disney Pictures, DreamWorks TV, and Moose Toys, and I pride myself on creating characters with charm and personality while telling stories that engage and entertain. Over the past 10 years, I've taken on leadership roles, directing teams of 10–30 artists, mentoring talent, and shaping production pipelines to deliver high‑quality animation on time. I’m motivated by collaboration, process improvement, and delivering creative work that makes an impact. I love building strong teams, establishing best practices, and partnering with clients to turn ambitious ideas into polished, publishable animation and illustration. When I’m not drawing or directing, you’ll find me exploring new techniques and teaching the next generation of animators.…Hi, I’m Richard Bailey, a passionate and dedicated animation artist with over 30 years of experience. I’ve worked with world‑class clients like Walt Disney Pictures, DreamWorks TV, and Moose Toys, and I pride myself on creating characters with charm and personality while telling stories that engage and entertain. Over the past 10 years, I've taken on leadership roles, directing teams of 10–30 artists, mentoring talent, and shaping production pipelines to deliver high‑quality animation on time. I’m motivated by collaboration, process improvement, and delivering creative work that makes an impact. I love building strong teams, establishing best practices, and partnering with clients to turn ambitious ideas into polished, publishable animation and illustration. When I’m not drawing or directing, you’ll find me exploring new techniques and teaching the next generation of animators.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Richard Bailey, a passionate and dedicated animation artist with over 30 years of experience. I’ve worked with world‑class clients like Walt Disney Pictures, DreamWorks TV, and Moose Toys, and I pride myself on creating characters with charm and personality while telling stories that engage and entertain. Over the past 10 years, I’ve taken on leadership roles, directing teams of 10–30 artists, mentoring talent, and shaping production pipelines to deliver high‑quality animation on time.

I’m motivated by collaboration, process improvement, and delivering creative work that makes an impact. I love building strong teams, establishing best practices, and partnering with clients to turn ambitious ideas into polished, publishable animation and illustration. When I’m not drawing or directing, you’ll find me exploring new techniques and teaching the next generation of animators.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Expert

Adobe After Effects

Expert

Autodesk Maya

Expert

Clip Studio Paint

Expert

Work Experience

Creative Director at HEALTH&

September 1, 2022 - November 6, 2025

Reporting directly to CEO, CFO and Chairman. Responsible for leading art team of 12 people and two external service studios. Created from Greenfield, 400 animated information videos and over 1000 illustrations. Implemented Process and Best Practice solutions. Completed content secured partnerships with Ernst & Young, BUPA, MyDr, Chemist Warehouse and Tonic Health Media.

Retake Animator at Princess Bento Productions

April 30, 2024 - April 30, 2024

Reporting to Retake Director. Responsible for revisions, amendments and enhancing of animated scenes for TV series.

Retake Animator at Princess Bento Productions

September 30, 2022 - September 30, 2022

Reporting to Retake Director. Responsible for revisions, amendments and enhancing of animated scenes for TV series.

Educator at AIT: Academy of Interactive Technology (Melb)

August 31, 2023 - August 31, 2023

Reporting to Academic Manager, provide students with theory and practical tuition in 2D Animation across various subjects and disciplines. Wrote course documentation and lesson structures aligning with industry practices and meeting TEQSA accreditation.

Animator at Flying Bark Productions

March 31, 2021 - March 31, 2021

Created digital 2D hand-drawn scene-based animation for TV series.

Animator at Studio Moshi

October 31, 2020 - October 31, 2020

Authored local production process documentation and provided training and mentorship for junior staff. Created digital 2D hand-drawn scene-based animation for Feature film.

Storyboard Artist at Dave Enterprises

December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Working from provided scripts and liaising with Directors and Executive Producers, created visual storytelling, shot composition and character acting for animated TV series. Works include 'Where’s Waldo?', 'Boss Baby', 'Doug Unplugs', 'Bob’s Burgers', 'Where is Anne Frank?', 'Lego Monkie Kid', 'Mulligan', 'Universal Basic Guys'.

Animator at Cheeky Little May

December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Created scene-based animation for animated TV series.

Feature Animation Director at Studio Moshi

May 31, 2018 - May 31, 2018

Report to Executive Producer and Client. Lead Animation production team of 30 people. Initiated team training, process improvement, and review and feedback procedure improving production quality. Production exceeded delivery expectations and received theatrical releases.

Storyboard Artist at SLR Productions

December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Illustrator at Moose Enterprises

December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Concept design, packaging illustration and technical specification drawings for toy designs. Managed delivery and SLA’s of external service providers.

Animator at Flying Bark Productions

December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010

Created digital 2D hand-drawn scene-based animation.

Series Animation Director at Ettamogah Entertainment

December 31, 2009 - December 31, 2009

Reported directly to Executive Producer. Leading Animation production team of 30 people. Managed production with Line Producer, Production Coordinator and Art Director.

Storyboard Artist at Blue Rocket Productions

December 31, 2007 - December 31, 2007

Animator at DisneyToons Studios Australia

December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2006

Responsible for creating hand-drawn scene-based animation for feature films. Reported to Character Lead and Director, provided instruction and guidance to subsequent departments.

Senior Animator/Storyboard Artist at Animation Works

December 31, 2001 - December 31, 2001

Senior Animator/Storyboard Artist for multiple titles including 'Santa’s Apprentice', 'Wakkaville', 'Pixel Pinkie', 'Cinderella 3', 'Tarzan 2', 'Brother Bear 2', 'Lilo and Stitch 2', 'The Fox and the Hound 2', 'The Three Musketeers', 'Lion King 3', 'Jungle Book 2', 'Return to Neverland', 'Dogstar', 'Quads!', 'The New Adventures of Ocean Girl', 'The Silver Brumby', 'Lexi & Lottie: Trusty Twin Detectives', 'Spongo, Fuzz and Jalapena', 'Shopkins Wild', 'Shopkins World Vacation'.

Senior Animator/Storyboard Artist at Animation Works

December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2006