Hi there! I’m Kevin McDonagh, a seasoned animation professional with decades of experience spanning feature animation, television, game cutscenes, and education. I’ve led animation departments, supervised global teams, and mentored dozens of artists to deliver high-quality work on tight schedules. I also enjoy teaching and sharing knowledge as a part-time professor, helping the next generation grow their craft. In every role I aim to fuse storytelling with technical excellence, keeping creativity and collaboration at the heart of production. From hands-on character animation to directing entire animation pipelines, I thrive on solving complex tasks, building strong teams, and driving projects from concept to final delivery. I’m passionate about evolving processes, elevating animation quality, and empowering artists to reach their full potential.…

Kevin McDonagh

Hi there! I’m Kevin McDonagh, a seasoned animation professional with decades of experience spanning feature animation, television, game cutscenes, and education. I’ve led animation departments, supervised global teams, and mentored dozens of artists to deliver high-quality work on tight schedules. I also enjoy teaching and sharing knowledge as a part-time professor, helping the next generation grow their craft. In every role I aim to fuse storytelling with technical excellence, keeping creativity and collaboration at the heart of production. From hands-on character animation to directing entire animation pipelines, I thrive on solving complex tasks, building strong teams, and driving projects from concept to final delivery. I’m passionate about evolving processes, elevating animation quality, and empowering artists to reach their full potential.…

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Hi there! I’m Kevin McDonagh, a seasoned animation professional with decades of experience spanning feature animation, television, game cutscenes, and education. I’ve led animation departments, supervised global teams, and mentored dozens of artists to deliver high-quality work on tight schedules. I also enjoy teaching and sharing knowledge as a part-time professor, helping the next generation grow their craft. In every role I aim to fuse storytelling with technical excellence, keeping creativity and collaboration at the heart of production.

From hands-on character animation to directing entire animation pipelines, I thrive on solving complex tasks, building strong teams, and driving projects from concept to final delivery. I’m passionate about evolving processes, elevating animation quality, and empowering artists to reach their full potential.

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English
Fluent

Work Experience

Studio Owner / Operator at Art for Life 4 Kids
April 1, 2016 - Present
Owner and operator focusing on kid-friendly art programs and creative activities.
Animation Director at Guru_Studio
March 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Mentored and directed approximately 20+ animators; provided draw-overs and Maya corrections on a fast-paced schedule while maintaining high quality.
3D Animation Supervisor at Company 3 Entertainment / Toronto
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2023
Managed two animation departments (Toronto and Pune, India) with ~30 animators; provided daily feedback and Maya corrections.
Part Time Professor at Sheridan College
September 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
3rd year Animation methodology (2D and 3D).
Animation Supervisor at Yowza Animation
July 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Feature animation supervisor overseeing episodes and teams.
Animation Director at Snowball Studios
December 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019
Directed animation for Fancy Nancy for DVTV; trained junior animators and provided hands-on Maya corrections.
Gameplay Animator at Ubisoft Toronto
May 1, 2017 - November 1, 2018
Gameplay animator for multiple titles; part-time Sheridan College professor during term.
Lead Animator at Pipeline Studios
April 1, 2010 - September 1, 2014
Lead 2D/3D animation for multiple Nelvana projects; implemented Toon Boom Harmony workflows.
Lead Animator at Gallus Entertainment
September 1, 2008 - March 1, 2010
Led animation on Waybuloo and related projects; contributed to 2D/3D pipelines.
Senior 3D Animator at Elliott Digital
May 1, 2000 - December 1, 2001
Senior 3D animation work on Sitting Ducks.
Animator at Walt Disney Animation Canada
June 1, 1996 - May 1, 2001
Animated Peter & Jane, Little Mermaid #2, Mouseworks, Pocahontas #2, Beauty and the Beast #2.
Animator at Canuck Creations
February 1, 1996 - June 1, 1996
Animator on Space Jam project.
3D Animator at D.K.P. (Dan Krech Productions)
December 1, 2001 - December 1, 2002
3D animation for Big Idea Productions, including 321 Penguins.
Part-Time Professor at Sheridan College
September 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
3rd year Animation Methodology (2D & 3D); contributed to curriculum and student mentorship.
Animation Supervisor (Overseas) at Toonbox Entertainment / RRK (Red Rover Korea)
June 1, 2015 - May 1, 2017
Overseas supervision; managed 3 studios and 25 animators; Nut Job 2 animation supervision; aligned overseas output with Toronto standards.
Animator 2D at Elliott Animation
April 1, 2007 - October 1, 2008
Animator 2D; worked on 6Teen (Toon Boom Harmony) and Erky Perky with Maya 8.5.
Freelance Game Animator at Animation Farm
April 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Freelance game animation for various game moves and cut sequences.
Animator at Starz Animation
September 1, 2006 - April 1, 2007
Animator for Chop Soccky Chooks (Aardman) and Sheepish (feature animation).
Animator at Nelvana Ltd.
February 1, 2006 - September 1, 2006
Backyardigans.
Lead Animator at Electronic Arts
January 1, 2003 - December 1, 2004
FIFA Street lead animator; FIFA Street 2 lead; MVP 2004.
X-Sheet Director at Nelvana Ltd.
December 1, 2001 - December 1, 2002
X-Sheet Director on Rolie Polie Olie TV and straight-to-video features.
Animator at Phoenix Animation
August 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996
Animator; All Dogs go to Heaven #2.
Overseas Director at Jumbo Pictures New York
January 1, 1992 - December 1, 1992
Overseas Director; Animation for Doug; Hanho Studio South Korea.
Freelance Animator at Wang Films
January 1, 1992 - February 1, 1992
Freelance animator; Shorts, Bonkers (Host Segment); Disney TV.
Overseas Director at Nelvana Ltd.
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992
Overseas Director, Beetlejuice; Taipei.
Assistant Animator at Crawleys/Atkinson film arts
May 1, 1988 - June 1, 1988
Assistant animator; YS le Magnifique.

Education

Classical Animation (3-year program) at Sheridan College of Applied Arts & Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988
Anatomy, Life Drawing & Oil Painting at Ontario College of Art
January 11, 2030 - December 13, 2025
Classical Animation Diploma at Sheridan College of Applied Arts & Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988
Anatomy, Life Drawing & Oil Painting at Ontario College of Art
January 11, 2030 - June 17, 2026

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet

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