L. Todd Myers
Los Angeles,USA
Summary
Dynamic animation director, designer, and illustrator with extensive experience in broadcast and transmedia production. Demonstrated leadership in directing for popular TV shows, leading storyboard and design teams, and ensuring excellence in production outcomes. Adept at collaborating with writers and directors to translate written vision into actionable shots. Bringing over twenty-five years of film industry experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder/Gallery Director
Ready Steady Pop! Archives
06.2021 - Current
- Conducted historical research, restored, and archived iconic 1960s music images, enhancing cultural preservation
- Negotiated and managed image licensing and publishing contracts, boosting profitability
- Designed and maintained gallery's website, increasing online visibility and user engagement
- Developed comprehensive branding materials and led successful direct email, internet, and magazine advertising campaigns
- Managed archival printing of limited edition fine art prints.
Storyboard Artist
OddBot Animation / HBO MAX
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Crafted engaging dance sequence storyboards for HBO's NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED
- Contributed to HBO special's positive reviews through innovative storyboarding.
- Developed innovative solutions to overcome storytelling challenges presented by script constraints or technical limitations.
- Improved visual clarity of complex sequences through strategic use of shot selection, composition, staging, and pacing in storyboarding process.
Storyboard Revisionist
OddBot Animation / Disney Jr.
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with Director and Editor to streamline production of Disney's MUPPET BABIES, ensuring smooth workflow.
- Incorporated director's notes into revisions.
- Supported creative vision by seamlessly integrating feedback from directors, producers, and other stakeholders into storyboard revisions.
Storyboard Artist
Titmouse Inc. / Fox Broadcasting
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Created compelling storyboards for multiple episodes of BLESS THE HARTS, contributing to show's visual storytelling
- Worked with creative team to translate scripts into engaging visual narratives, ensuring artistic consistency.
Director of Animation/Senior Storyboard Artist
Age of Learning/ABCMouse
03.2016 - 01.2019
- Directed 26 episodes of ABCMouse's SEARCH and EXPLORE, leading storyboard and studio design teams to entertaining curriculum goals
- Coordinated with writers, curriculum department, and management, ensuring alignment with educational goals
- Approved overseas animation retakes and final edits, maintaining high-quality standards.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Director
Bento Box Entertainment
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Directed first season of LEGENDS of CHAMBERLAIN HEIGHTS, meeting Comedy Central's creative vision
- Led storyboard, design, and revision teams, optimizing production process
- Produced five 22-minute episodes within five-month deadline, demonstrating exceptional project management.
- Cultivated positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
Storyboard Artist
Disney/Disney Junior/Milk Barn Inc.
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Created whimsical storyboards for GOLDIE & BEAR, ensuring visual consistency and meeting tight deadlines
- Collaborated with creative team to visually interpret scripts, maintaining high-quality standards.
- Facilitated character development by conveying their personalities and emotions through expressive poses, expressions, and body language in storyboards.
Storyboard Artist
Titmouse Inc / Adult Swim
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Collaborated with series creator to deliver engaging storyboards for VENTURE BROS.
- Season Six, maintaining show's unique creative vision.
Storyboard Artist
Viacom Nickelodeon
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Created engaging storyboards for BUBBLE GUPPIES, contributing to show's Emmy award-winning success
- Demonstrated strong storytelling skills, enhancing show's visual appeal.
- Interpreted stories into drawings that flowed according to director's vision.
Storyboard Director
Titmouse Inc / Adult Swim
01.2012 - 10.2012
- Directed storyboard teams for VENTURE BROS
- Season Five, ensuring creative vision was consistently maintained
- Managed storyboard revisions and script breakdowns, achieving high-quality visual storytelling.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
Education
Associate of Arts - Design And Visual Communication
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Animation Direction
- Storyboard Direction
- Character Design
- Shot framing
- Staging
- Storyboard Revision
- Team Leadership
- Story Development
Timeline
Founder/Gallery Director
Ready Steady Pop! Archives
06.2021 - Current
Storyboard Artist
OddBot Animation / HBO MAX
01.2021 - 05.2021
Storyboard Revisionist
OddBot Animation / Disney Jr.
01.2020 - 12.2020
Storyboard Artist
Titmouse Inc. / Fox Broadcasting
03.2019 - 06.2019
Director of Animation/Senior Storyboard Artist
Age of Learning/ABCMouse
03.2016 - 01.2019
Director
Bento Box Entertainment
09.2015 - 01.2016
Storyboard Artist
Disney/Disney Junior/Milk Barn Inc.
03.2015 - 09.2015
Storyboard Artist
Titmouse Inc / Adult Swim
01.2014 - 12.2014
Storyboard Artist
Viacom Nickelodeon
01.2013 - 06.2013
Storyboard Director
Titmouse Inc / Adult Swim
01.2012 - 10.2012
Associate of Arts - Design And Visual Communication
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
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