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Hi, I’m Will Sweeney, an art director and storyteller with over 20 years of hands-on experience in illustration, 2D design, and storyboard work for animation, branded content, and educational materials. I lead creative direction and design systems, collaborate closely with remote and in-house teams, and enjoy turning ideas into visually cohesive assets that resonate with audiences.
I’m passionate about mentoring teams, refining art pipelines, and delivering compelling visuals for clients and brands across the globe. My work spans animation, TV, film, and interactive media, and I’m always eager to explore new formats and technologies to bring stories to life.
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Language
Southern Sotho
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Work Experience
Creative Director at Old Ford Road Design Inc.
January 1, 2019 - PresentCreative visual lead for clients in animation, publishing, branded content. Responsibilities include art direction, design leadership, storyboard supervision, layout and rough animation review, and primary contact for client partners and overseas studio. Recruited and directed the team remotely via Slack and Zoom. Designed 2D art assets (characters, sets, props) and VFX concepts; supervised 3D modeling/surfacing of 2D designs; reviewed CGI modeling from overseas studio and approved changes for animation. Directed storyboards, thumbnailing, and art direction during layout/rough animation.
Art Director at 41 Entertainment
October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025Provided art supervision for SMASH, a 3D animated kids series for HBO (26 x 11-minute episodes). Roles included head of design, storyboard supervisor, layout/rough animation review, and primary art-direction contact for client partners and overseas studio. Recruited and directed the team remotely using Slack and Zoom. Oversaw design of 2D assets (characters, sets, props, VFX) and reviewed 3D modeling/surfacing; evaluated CGI from overseas studio and approved render changes for animation. Led storyboard reviews and provided art-direction during layout/rough animation.
Designer and Animator at Flicker Filmworks
September 1, 2020 - September 30, 202515-second, 2D animation spot created in After Effects for web content for tick awareness video.
Storyboard Artist, Designer at Bruner House LLC
September 1, 2020 - September 30, 2025Backgrounds, Character, and Prop Design and Storyboards for an interactive television content pitch.
Lead Character Designer at Warner Bros. Animation
September 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025Designed lead cast and approved designs for ancillary characters for feature-length animated remake of Night of the Living Dead.
Storyboard Director at Rainmaker Studio
January 19, 2019 - September 30, 2025Managed team of 6 story artists for the movie Octonauts: Caves of Sac Actun.
Background Designer at Low Brow Studio
March 1, 2017 - September 30, 2025Season one of World Wrestling Entertainment, animated content.
Storyboard Artist at Hornet Films
March 1, 2017 - September 30, 2025TVC boards for animated and live-action TVCs for client brands such as Amazon, University of Phoenix, Harvard, Ben & Jerry's, and others.
Storyboard Artist at WARNER BROS.
October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2025DTV Scooby Doo Movie: The Brave and the Bold.
Revision Artist at WARNER BROS.
September 1, 2016 - September 30, 2025Responded to storyboard direction on Be Cool Scooby Doo, television series.
Director, Animator at New Yorkers for Clean Power
June 1, 2016 - September 30, 2025Road to Renewables blog, animated opening.
Storyboard Artist at Zinc Inc.
May 1, 2016 - September 30, 2025TVC teaser Mysticons.
Designer at IDEAROCKET
October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2025American Airlines whiteboard design.
Storyboard Artist at WARNER BROS.
September 1, 2015 - September 30, 2025Be Cool Scooby Doo.
Director at AA STUDIO
August 1, 2014 - September 30, 2025Friends Ten (5) 11 min. shorts (CGI).
Revision Artist at WARNER BROS.
August 1, 2014 - September 30, 2025Be Cool Scooby Doo.
Storyboard Artist at NICKELODEON
April 1, 2014 - September 30, 2025Blaze and the Monster Machines.
Storyboard Artist at PARTIZAN
December 1, 2012 - September 30, 2025Sound Garden Music video.
Storyboard Artist at PILOT NYC
December 8, 2011 - September 30, 2025Interstitials for Dr. Oz Show.
Storyboard Artist at HAMMERHEAD PRODUCTIONS
September 1, 2012 - September 30, 2025The Boxcar Children, CGI Feature Film.
Storyboard Artist at MATTEL PRODUCTIONS
February 1, 2012 - September 30, 2025Movie length: Max Steel CGI The Monstrous Alliance.
Creative Director at Old Ford Road Design Inc.
January 1, 2019 - PresentCreative visual lead for clients in animation, publishing, branded content.
Storyboard Artist at Planet Nutshell
April 1, 2024 - October 16, 2025Provided storyboards for two animated explainer videos for the Department of Housing and Urban Development. One about hiring contractors to renovate or build and another about time management and federal and Local invoicing.
Art Director at 41 Entertainment
October 1, 2022 - October 16, 2025Providing art supervision for SMASH, a 3D animated kids series for HBO. Responsibilities included artist roles and supervision as head of design, storyboard supervision, layout and rough animation review, and primary art direction contact for client partners and overseas studio. Led remote team recruitment and direction via Slack/Zoom. Oversaw and contributed to 2D asset design (characters, sets, props, VFX), reviewed CGI modeling, and approved animation through overdrawings and render checks. Reviewed storyboards, thumbnailing changes, and provided art direction to overseas studios during layout and rough animation.
Designer and Animator at Flicker Filmworks
September 1, 2020 - October 16, 202515-second, 2D animation spot, created in After Effects for web content for tick awareness video.
Lead Character Designer at Warner Bros. Animation
September 1, 2019 - October 16, 2025Designed lead cast and approved designs for ancillary characters for feature-length animated remake of Night of the Living Dead.
Storyboard Director at Rainmaker Studio
January 1, 2019 - October 16, 2025Managed team of 6 story artists for the movie Octonauts, Caves of Sac Actun.
Background Designer at Low Brow Studio
March 1, 2017 - October 16, 2025Season one of World Wrestling Entertainment, animated content.
Storyboard Artist at Hornet Films
March 1, 2017 - October 16, 2025TVC boards for animated and live action TVCs for client brands such as Amazon, University of Phoenix, Harvard, Ben and Jerry's, and others.
Storyboard Artist at Warner Bros.
October 1, 2016 - October 16, 2025DTV Scooby Doo Movie: The Brave and the Bold.
Revision Artist at Warner Bros.
September 1, 2016 - October 16, 2025Responded to storyboard direction on Be Cool Scooby Doo, television series.
Director, Animator at New Yorkers for Clean Power
June 1, 2016 - October 16, 2025Road to Renewables blog, animated opening.
Storyboard Artist at Zinc Inc.
May 1, 2016 - October 16, 2025TVC teaser for Mysticons.
Designer at IDEAROCKET
October 1, 2015 - October 16, 2025American Airlines whiteboard.
Storyboard Artist at Warner Bros.
September 1, 2015 - October 16, 2025Be Cool Scooby Doo.
Director at AA Studio
August 1, 2014 - October 16, 2025Friends Ten (5) 11 min. shorts (CGI).
Revision Artist at Warner Bros.
August 1, 2014 - October 16, 2025Be Cool Scooby Doo.
Storyboard Artist at Nickelodeon
April 1, 2014 - October 16, 2025Blaze and the Monster Machines.
Storyboard Artist at Partizan
December 1, 2012 - October 16, 2025Director: Dave Grohl; Sound Garden music video.
Storyboard Artist at Hammerhead Productions
September 1, 2012 - October 16, 2025The Boxcar Children, CGI Feature Film.
Storyboard Artist at Mattel Productions
February 1, 2012 - October 16, 2025Movie length: Max Steel CGI The Monstrous Alliance.
Education
BFA in Illustration at Rhode Island School of Design
January 1, 1991 - September 30, 2025BA in Literature at University of Massachusetts, Amherst
January 1, 1986 - September 30, 2025BFA in Illustration at Rhode Island School of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991BA in Literature at University of Massachusetts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986Qualifications
Emmy Award: Outstanding Animated Program (Programming More Than One Hour)
January 1, 1999 - September 30, 2025Annie Award Nomination for The Big Guy and Rusty (Best Storyboards for a television series)
January 1, 2001 - September 30, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Government
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