I am a creative and versatile designer with over two decades of experience in animation, toy concept design, and illustration. Adept at creating character and background art for major studios, I thrive on collaborative projects and pushing visual storytelling forward. I'm seeking a role in character design, BG paint, or prop design and bring a friendly, proactive approach to production teams.…

Anna Chambers

I am a creative and versatile designer with over two decades of experience in animation, toy concept design, and illustration. Adept at creating character and background art for major studios, I thrive on collaborative projects and pushing visual storytelling forward. I'm seeking a role in character design, BG paint, or prop design and bring a friendly, proactive approach to production teams.…

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I am a creative and versatile designer with over two decades of experience in animation, toy concept design, and illustration. Adept at creating character and background art for major studios, I thrive on collaborative projects and pushing visual storytelling forward.

I’m seeking a role in character design, BG paint, or prop design and bring a friendly, proactive approach to production teams.

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English
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Work Experience

Design Lead at Now What? Non-profit Animated Short
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led design and visual direction for a non-profit short film. Collaborated with a small creative team to establish the artistic style and design a cohesive family of misfit characters.
Background Painter at The Patrick Star Show, Nickelodeon
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Created detailed hand-painted backgrounds in line with the show's comedic and whimsical tone.
Development Designer at DreamWorks TV (Gabby’s Dollhouse)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Development designer for Gabby's Dollhouse on DreamWorks TV; contributed to concept art and character/prop design for animated preschool series.
Toy Development Designer at Hasbro
January 1, 2017 - Present
Toy development designer for Hasbro; contributed to toy concept design.
Illustrator at Target; Up with Paper; Papyrus
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2017
Illustrator for retail packaging, greeting cards, holiday merchandise, and other design assets.
Development Designer at Six Point Harness Studios
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Development designer contributing to concept art and design workflows for TV animation.
Development Designer at DreamWorks TV (Gabby's Dollhouse)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Designed engaging characters for a preschool audience; developed concept art and initial designs for a new animated pilot.
Illustrator at Target
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2017
Illustrated artwork for retail products and branding materials.
Illustrator at Up with Paper
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2017
Illustrated designs for cards and printed materials.
Illustrator at Papyrus
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2017
Illustrated designs for greeting cards and stationery.
Development Designer at DreamWorks TV (Preschool Series)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Designed engaging characters for a preschool audience, focusing on visual storytelling and age-appropriate design. Developed concept art and initial designs for a new animated pilot.
Development Designer at DreamWorks TV
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Gabby's Dollhouse (2018) – Development Designer contributing to visual design and character development.
Illustrator at Target, Up With Paper, Papyrus
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2017
Illustration work for retail and paper goods brands.
Director / Art Director (Animated Pilot Show Grungy McGee) at Cartoon Network Studios; Disney TV Production; Sony Japan
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2011
Directed and art directed an animated pilot show Grungy McGee; contributed to character, prop design, background painting and color styling; collaborations with Disney TV Production and Sony Japan; Cartoon Network Studios (2002–2011).
Character Development Designer at DreamWorks TV (Gabby’s Dollhouse)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Character development designs for Gabby’s Dollhouse on DreamWorks TV (2018).
Development Designer at DreamWorks TV (Pre-school Series)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Development design for a DreamWorks TV pre-school series (2023).

Education

BFA in Character Animation at California Institute of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - December 14, 2025
BFA in Character Animation at California Institute of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
BFA in Character Animation at California Institute of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
BA in Character Animation at California Institute of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - March 27, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Consumer Goods, Education

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