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

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.

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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.

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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

Education

Maya Animation Fundamentals (Short Course) at Enmore TAFE
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Associate Diploma of Arts (Media Design) at Perth Technical College
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1991
Senior High School at Kalamunda Senior High School
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
    paper Animation Showreel

    A collection of animated scenes from various productions that I’ve worked on.