Hi, I'm Robert Nelson, a versatile and detail-oriented creative professional with over 15 years of experience in storyboarding, illustration, animation, and graphic design. I love transforming ideas into compelling visual narratives across print, digital, and animation platforms. I'm comfortable working in fast-paced environments and thrive collaborating with creative teams. I'm proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and specialized tools like Storyboard Pro. I also enjoy teaching and mentoring, helping others develop their creative skills. Adaptability and continuous learning are important to me, and I always look forward to picking up new tools and techniques to enhance my craft.

Robert Nelson

Hi, I'm Robert Nelson, a versatile and detail-oriented creative professional with over 15 years of experience in storyboarding, illustration, animation, and graphic design. I love transforming ideas into compelling visual narratives across print, digital, and animation platforms. I'm comfortable working in fast-paced environments and thrive collaborating with creative teams. I'm proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and specialized tools like Storyboard Pro. I also enjoy teaching and mentoring, helping others develop their creative skills. Adaptability and continuous learning are important to me, and I always look forward to picking up new tools and techniques to enhance my craft.

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Hi, I’m Robert Nelson, a versatile and detail-oriented creative professional with over 15 years of experience in storyboarding, illustration, animation, and graphic design. I love transforming ideas into compelling visual narratives across print, digital, and animation platforms. I’m comfortable working in fast-paced environments and thrive collaborating with creative teams.

I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and specialized tools like Storyboard Pro. I also enjoy teaching and mentoring, helping others develop their creative skills. Adaptability and continuous learning are important to me, and I always look forward to picking up new tools and techniques to enhance my craft.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Storyboard Artist at Freelance (Client LEGO)
December 31, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Created storyboards and animatics for short form content for social media. Matched animated characters to live action footage to create convincing interaction. Managed fast-paced revisions and quick turnarounds.
Storyboard Artist at Flix Animation, Manchester
January 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Created storyboards and adapted scripts into clear, compelling sequences. Ensured visual consistency and continuity across episodes. Collaborated with writers, directors, and design teams on TV animation projects.
Graphic Designer at Future Homes, Oslo
December 31, 2023 - July 31, 2025
Designed illustrations and visual assets for digital and print formats. Worked within brand guidelines to produce clean, scalable graphics. Handled revisions and versioning with accuracy and speed.
Visiting Lecturer – Visual Arts (Animation) at University of Hertfordshire
December 31, 2019 - July 31, 2025
Delivered lectures and project critiques on concept art, storyboarding, and animation fundamentals. Supported students through creative development and portfolio building. Advised on industry best practices and production pipelines.
Storyboard Artist / Revisionist at Passion Pictures, London (101 Dalmatian Street, Disney)
December 31, 2019 - July 31, 2025
Developed storyboards and managed revisions for animated TV series. Liaised with production teams to maintain consistency and visual standards. Oversaw art asset revisions across multiple artists.

Education

BA (Hons) at Arts University Bournemouth
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Foundation Degree at Arts University Bournemouth
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services