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Courtney Bowen

@courtneybowen1

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I lead animation art direction and create illustrations for interactive experiences.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead creative direction and visual development for animation or interactive projects, while continuing to create illustrations and support emerging animation talent.

I've worked as a freelance art director and illustrator since 2008, bringing visual ideas from concept through final delivery.

At Brown Bag Films and Pipeline Studios, I led art direction for animation projects. I also managed creative direction and project delivery at Yellow Bear Studios.

I've designed interactive experiences including mobile games, web projects, animated television series, and wearable technology. I also mentor emerging animation professionals through ACE Canada.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Art Director and Illustrator

Current

Freelance

Jun 2008 - Present (18 years 5 months)

Worked as Freelance Art Director and Illustrator at Freelance.

Art Director

Brown Bag Films

Nov 2022 - May 2026 (3 years 6 months)

Worked as Art Director at Brown Bag Films.

Art Director Mentor and Consultant

ACE Canada: Animation Career EXCELerator Program,

May 2023 - Sep 2023 (4 months)

Worked as Art Director Mentor and Consultant at ACE Canada: Animation Career EXCELerator Program,.

BG Painter: Contract

House of Cool Inc.

Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 (2 months)

Worked as BG Painter: Contract at House of Cool Inc..

Art Director

Pipeline Studios

Apr 2015 - Oct 2022 (7 years 6 months)

Worked as Art Director at Pipeline Studios.

Art Director

Yellow Bear Studios

Dec 2014 - Mar 2015 (3 months)

-Manage projects and creative direction, ensuring deadlines are met and clients are satisfied.
-Creating Interactive experiences including mobile games, web development, animated television series and wearable technology.
-Design and document projects from the storyboard stage to the final project