I am a 2D Animation Director with experience in all aspects of television animation production and design. I am comfortable leading teams of 5-20+ individuals while maintaining quality, budget, and schedule. Whatever the project may be, I am a team player with the creative drive, communication skill, and motivation to bring greater accomplishment and originality to the work at hand. I am available for full or part-time opportunities.…

Zimablish McCurtis

I am a 2D Animation Director with experience in all aspects of television animation production and design. I am comfortable leading teams of 5-20+ individuals while maintaining quality, budget, and schedule. Whatever the project may be, I am a team player with the creative drive, communication skill, and motivation to bring greater accomplishment and originality to the work at hand. I am available for full or part-time opportunities.…

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I am a 2D Animation Director with experience in all aspects of television animation production and design. I am comfortable leading teams of 5-20+ individuals while maintaining quality, budget, and schedule.

Whatever the project may be, I am a team player with the creative drive, communication skill, and motivation to bring greater accomplishment and originality to the work at hand. I am available for full or part-time opportunities.

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Work Experience

Lead Animator at Warner Media
April 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Lead animation for Champions Season VI; oversee animation quality and pipeline.
Lead Animator: Character/Effects Animation at UTMK Animation
October 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Lead animator for Kryptonian Epic; character and effects animation (freelance).
Lead Animator at NINJIO LLC
July 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Lead animator; Toon Boom Harmony; responsibilities include storyboard/ character, background & prop design; character rigging/ animation.
Lead Animator at Ellen DeGeneres Show / Seymour Animation - Game of Games: Trolls World Tour Promo
January 1, 2020 - February 1, 2020
Lead animator for Trolls World Tour promo; supervising animation and design.
Storyboard Director at Duplass Brothers Productions / Seymour Animation / HBO / Cinemax
April 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Supervise story artist and creation of storyboards for an animated project; manage storyboard department to maintain schedule and quality; review daily work and note approved/unapproved shots.
Animation Supervisor at Mike Judge Presents: Tales from the Tour Bus
April 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Supervise creation of storyboards for animation; supervise animation department; resolve issues to maintain schedule and quality; review daily work of storyboard, design, and animation team; note approved/unapproved shots with revisions.
Animation Supervisor at Mike Judge Presents: Tales from the Tour Bus Season II (Sony/HBO/Cinemax)
April 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Supervise creation of storyboards for animation; oversee animation department to maintain schedule and quality; review daily work across storyboard, design, and animation teams.
Lead Animator at SKECHERS U.S.A
February 1, 2017 - April 1, 2017
Lead animation artist and character rigger for Skechers TV Commercial.
Lead Animator at Skechers U.S.A.
February 1, 2017 - April 1, 2017
Lead animation artist and character rigger for Skechers TV Commercial.
Technical Director at Laundry LLC
March 1, 2016 - April 1, 2016
Burger King Grilled Dogs Commercial Campaign
Assistant Animation Director at FOX Animation Domination Hi-Definition / ADHD-FXX
October 1, 2014 - June 1, 2015
Maintain quality control for Key Animation, Cleanup, and Color departments; assist Design, Layout, and Composite; ensure production timeline and budget; review daily work and communicate with team.
Creator/ Writer/ Director at BlackHelsing
January 1, 2005 - Present
Creator/Writer/Director for BlackHelsing, an animated series in development, overseeing concept development, storytelling, and overall creative direction.
Lead Animator / Illustrator / Designer at MTVN / Nickelodeon Games / Neopets
January 1, 2002 - March 1, 2014
Produce animation and designs for online interactive, game, TV and mobile content; character/prop/background design; storyboarding; animation.

Education

(AAS) Film/Cinema/Video Studies at Vancouver Film School
June 9, 1999
1998-1999
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) Film/Cinema/Video Studies at Vancouver Film School
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) Film/Cinema/Video Studies at Vancouver Film School
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999

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Other, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services