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Hi, I'm Damien Dornford, a creative and self-motivated professional with a passion for storytelling and multimedia production. With a background in animation, live-action, and interactive media, I specialize in transforming creative visions into engaging content that connects with diverse audiences. I enjoy leading teams, strategizing productions from script to launch, and staying on top of the latest multimedia trends and technologies. I’ve had the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects including animated series, educational content, and live-action videos. I’m always eager to collaborate, innovate, and deliver high-quality experiences that resonate with viewers and users alike.…Hi, I'm Damien Dornford, a creative and self-motivated professional with a passion for storytelling and multimedia production. With a background in animation, live-action, and interactive media, I specialize in transforming creative visions into engaging content that connects with diverse audiences. I enjoy leading teams, strategizing productions from script to launch, and staying on top of the latest multimedia trends and technologies. I’ve had the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects including animated series, educational content, and live-action videos. I’m always eager to collaborate, innovate, and deliver high-quality experiences that resonate with viewers and users alike.

Damien Dornford

Creative Director, Animation Director, Film Director, +2

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Hi, I'm Damien Dornford, a creative and self-motivated professional with a passion for storytelling and multimedia production. With a background in animation, live-action, and interactive media, I specialize in transforming creative visions into engaging content that connects with diverse audiences. I enjoy leading teams, strategizing productions from script to launch, and staying on top of the latest multimedia trends and technologies. I’ve had the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects including animated series, educational content, and live-action videos. I’m always eager to collaborate, innovate, and deliver high-quality experiences that resonate with viewers and users alike.…Hi, I'm Damien Dornford, a creative and self-motivated professional with a passion for storytelling and multimedia production. With a background in animation, live-action, and interactive media, I specialize in transforming creative visions into engaging content that connects with diverse audiences. I enjoy leading teams, strategizing productions from script to launch, and staying on top of the latest multimedia trends and technologies. I’ve had the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects including animated series, educational content, and live-action videos. I’m always eager to collaborate, innovate, and deliver high-quality experiences that resonate with viewers and users alike.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Damien Dornford, a creative and self-motivated professional with a passion for storytelling and multimedia production. With a background in animation, live-action, and interactive media, I specialize in transforming creative visions into engaging content that connects with diverse audiences. I enjoy leading teams, strategizing productions from script to launch, and staying on top of the latest multimedia trends and technologies.

I’ve had the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects including animated series, educational content, and live-action videos. I’m always eager to collaborate, innovate, and deliver high-quality experiences that resonate with viewers and users alike.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

Assistant Director/Director - Contract at Dark Slope Studios

November 30, 2022 - July 30, 2025

Collaborated with producers, directors, network (NBC), and creative teams to produce high-quality productions within budget and schedule. Launched storyboards, supervised edits from animatic through animation, provided notes, locked animatics, reviewed scripts, and provided directorial vision. Supported motion capture sessions, provided feedback on animation and sound, and ensured quality in visual deliveries.

Animation Director/Storyboard Supervisor - Contract at Little Scooter Productions

December 31, 2021 - July 30, 2025

Directed and edited storyboards, provided feedback for animatics of 18 episodes. Collaborated with researchers and writers to translate complex ideas into visually engaging formats. Led the animation team, assigned tasks, reviewed work for quality and consistency, produced assets for animated content, rendered and delivered final animation for broadcast and YouTube, and optimized quality for final outputs.

Intermediate Animator - Contract - Various Studios at Smiley Guy Studios, Head Gear Studios, Sinking Ship Entertainment, 9 Story Media, Cuppa Coffee, Guru Animation Studios, Portfolio Entertainment Studios

August 31, 2020 - July 30, 2025

Animated character assets for broadcast and streaming content, supported story and acting decisions through animation, ensured style consistency and quality, enhanced character acting by redrawing assets, and recognized for quality animation delivered under time constraints.

Founder/Creative Director at AirStride Entertainment Inc.

August 1, 2020 - Present

Developed and executed creative multimedia content from concept to final output. Directed and managed production budgets and workflows. Served as senior adviser to production teams, sharing best practices in multimedia content creation and distribution. Wrote, developed, and pitched intellectual properties to broadcast and streaming networks including CBC, TVO, and PBS. Managed graphic and animation designers, edited live action and animated productions, and ensured optimal quality for best output and user experience. Continuously stayed ahead of multimedia trends and technologies, including AI.

Interactive Developer at Pattison/Onestop

October 31, 2014 - July 30, 2025

Collaborated with strategy teams to develop and execute multimedia campaigns maximizing client reach and impact across channels. Worked with designers to create animations, infographics and artwork aligned with client brands. Ensured content optimization for web, print, and digital media platforms.

Instructor - Digital Media at Niagara College

December 31, 2010 - July 30, 2025

Taught Digital Media courses and related content.

Flash Developer at John St. Advertising

December 31, 2009 - July 30, 2025

Developed Flash-based interactive content for advertising purposes.

Interactive Content Designer/Developer at Corus Entertainment & Kaboose Entertainment

November 30, 2007 - July 30, 2025

Designed and pitched client initiatives based on brand campaigns. Created wireframes and storyboards to present concepts. Developed prototype applications and games as proofs of concept. Created graphical and animated assets, collaborated with graphic designers to produce multimedia content, and researched multimedia trends for accessibility and diversity.

Game Graphic Artist/Developer at Gametronics

December 31, 2003 - July 30, 2025

Created graphics and developed games.

Associate Producer at TVO

December 31, 1999 - July 30, 2025

Produced programming and assisted in various production tasks.