I am absolutely committed to producing high-quality animated productions. With experience spanning from internships at Cartoon Network Studios to supervisory and directing roles in various animation studios, I have honed my skills in 2D animation, character design, and motion graphics. I excel at idea conceptualizing, animation rigging, and art/animation direction. I have worked on a wide range of projects including TV series, music videos, educational content, and games for platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV+, and YouTube. Currently, I serve as a Supervising Animator at Penn Interactive, bringing expertise in animation production and a passion for storytelling to every project.

Ryan Brown

I am absolutely committed to producing high-quality animated productions. With experience spanning from internships at Cartoon Network Studios to supervisory and directing roles in various animation studios, I have honed my skills in 2D animation, character design, and motion graphics. I excel at idea conceptualizing, animation rigging, and art/animation direction. I have worked on a wide range of projects including TV series, music videos, educational content, and games for platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV+, and YouTube. Currently, I serve as a Supervising Animator at Penn Interactive, bringing expertise in animation production and a passion for storytelling to every project.

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I am absolutely committed to producing high-quality animated productions. With experience spanning from internships at Cartoon Network Studios to supervisory and directing roles in various animation studios, I have honed my skills in 2D animation, character design, and motion graphics. I excel at idea conceptualizing, animation rigging, and art/animation direction.

I have worked on a wide range of projects including TV series, music videos, educational content, and games for platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV+, and YouTube. Currently, I serve as a Supervising Animator at Penn Interactive, bringing expertise in animation production and a passion for storytelling to every project.

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Work Experience

Supervising Animator at Penn Interactive
March 1, 2023 - Present
Oversee all development and creation of any game, VFX, or marketing animation for Penn Games Studio. Daily tasks include Animatic/Concept Development, Animation Creation, VFX Animation, Motion Graphics, Game Animation, Art Breakdown for Animation, Idea Pitching, and Video Editing. Managed the shipping of 15 plus games for various iCasino and Sports Betting phone applications.
Animation Consultant at Crucible AI
May 31, 2025 - July 18, 2025
Assisted with developing, character designing, and animating interactive characters in the program Rive.
2D Animator at WildBrain Studios
August 31, 2023 - July 18, 2025
2D Animator on various Peanuts films/specials for the streaming service Apple TV+. Notable projects include Snoopy Presents: "One-Of-A-Kind Marcie" (2023), "Welcome Home, Franklin" (2024), and "A Summer Musical" (2025).
2D Animator at Studio Zmei
March 31, 2023 - July 18, 2025
Created character and retake animation for the children’s television series The Crunchers.
Animator/Freelance Artist at Magnetic Dreams
October 31, 2023 - July 18, 2025
Created various animated segments for Sesame Street as well as animation for web applications.
2D Animator at Bento Box Entertainment
August 31, 2022 - July 18, 2025
2D Character/Retake Animator on various series for Netflix, Hulu, and Youtube. Credits include Best Fiends Shorts, Farzar, Paradise PD, and Koala Man.
Supervising Animator at Quaver Education
March 31, 2021 - July 18, 2025
Challenged with creating 2D Animated Music Videos for original songs, along with animated web games to assist grade school teachers with teaching various educational concepts. Daily tasks included supervising/directing a team of artists, developing concepts, pitching to executives, storyboarding, creating animation, and character designing.
2D Character/Effects Animator at Primal Screen
September 30, 2021 - July 18, 2025
2D animator on the short Hello From Around The World for Cartoon Network's Cartoonito.
Art Director/Animator at SmashBits Animation
December 31, 2020 - July 18, 2025
Animator on various productions; as well as Directed a team of artists in completing an animated series pilot. Featured credits include Johnny Test: The Lost Web Series, Oishi Demon Hunter, Bright Fairy Friends.
Production Intern at Cartoon Network Studios
September 30, 2015 - July 18, 2025
Intern on Adventure Time.
Production Intern at Cartoon Network Studios
September 30, 2015 - August 28, 2025
Interned in production on Adventure Time from June 2015 to September 2015, gaining foundational experience in animation production processes in a major studio environment.
Supervising Animator at Quaver Education
March 31, 2021 - August 28, 2025
Oversaw animation production from June 2017 to March 2021, including 2D animated music videos. Responsible for animation direction and quality control across projects.
Art Director / Animator at SmashBits Animation
December 31, 2020 - August 28, 2025
Directed and animated projects such as Johnny Test: The Lost Web Series, Oishi Demon Hunter, and Bright Fairy Friends from September 2018 to December 2020, leading creative teams in 2D animation.
2D Character/Effects Animator at Primal Screen
September 30, 2021 - August 28, 2025
Contributed animation for Oishi Demon Hunter, Bright Fairy Friends, and Hello From Around The World during August to September 2021, focusing on character and effects animation.
2D Animator at Bento Box Entertainment
August 31, 2022 - August 28, 2025
Worked on several projects including Best Fiends Shorts, Farzar, Paradise PD, and Koala Man for Netflix, Hulu, and Youtube from March 2021 to August 2022, delivering quality 2D animation.
2D Animator at WildBrain Studios
August 31, 2023 - August 28, 2025
Animated for Peanuts Apple TV+ specials including 'One-Of-A-Kind Marcie' (2023), 'Welcome Home, Franklin' (2024), and 'A Summer Musical' (2025) between August 2022 and August 2023.
Animator / Freelance Artist at Magnetic Dreams
October 31, 2023 - August 28, 2025
Provided freelance animation services including work on Sesame Street from August 2022 to October 2023, focusing on 2D animation projects for children's programming.
2D Animator at Studio Zmei
March 31, 2023 - August 28, 2025
Worked as a 2D animator on various projects from September 2022 to March 2023, details unspecified.
Animation Consultant at Crucible AI
May 31, 2025 - August 28, 2025
Provided animation consultation services from July 2024 to May 2025, supporting animation-related aspects in AI projects.
Supervising Animator at Penn Interactive
March 1, 2023 - Present
Currently supervising animation on over 15 games including casino and sports betting titles since March 2023, managing animation teams and ensuring quality.

Education

Bachelor of Science at East Tennessee State University
August 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015
Animation Concentration, Illustration Concentration at East Tennessee State University
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Software & Internet