Bill Stewart
Summary
Accomplished Creative Director with a proven track record at Frank Digital, enhancing client engagement through expert 2D animation and strategic thinking. Spearheaded innovative campaigns, leading to significant long-term partnerships. Skilled in character design and creative team leadership, consistently delivering compelling visual storytelling that exceeds expectations.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Director and Animation Producer
Frank Digital
01.2013 - Current
- Designed and directed TV commercials, corporate videos, and online materials for a wide variety of corporate and government clients.
- Crafted both 2D characters and motion graphics for hundreds of projects.
- Designed and animated titles and on screen graphics for a number of TV series.
- Wrote scripts for corporate videos and TV commercials
- Created storyboards both on paper and in the computer
- Directed small and medium teams of computer animators
- Monitored industry trends to keep creative materials fresh and engaging.
- Built strong relationships with clients, leading to long-term partnerships and repeat business opportunities.
- Worked in tandem with in-house creative teams to design presentations for short and long-form video productions
- Worked with advertising and design firms across Canada on a wide variety of video productions
Creative Director
Frantic Films
01.2002 - 12.2012
Graphic Designer
Winnipeg Transit
01.2000 - 01.2001
Traditional Animation Instructor
RRC Market Driven Training
09.1997 - 12.1999
- Instructed traditional, hand drawn 2D animation principals and theories to both computer animation and digital gaming design students
- Developed course curriculum from the ground up
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Promoted to Head of Animation Program in 3rd Year
Associate Creative Director
McKim Communications
04.1994 - 08.1997
- Delivered visually engaging campaigns by leading brainstorming sessions and conceptualizing ideas.
- Designed and illustrated logos, brochures, billboards and other print material.
- Wrote and storyboarded both animated and live-action TV commercials.
- Enhanced pitch presentations with compelling visuals and persuasive narratives, securing new business opportunities.
Graphic Designer
Doowah Design
09.1993 - 03.1994
Graphic Designer
McKim Communications
01.1987 - 07.1993
Animator/Graphic Designer/illustrator
Freelance
06.1984 - 12.1987
Education
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
Winnipeg, MB05.1983
Skills
- 2D animation and motion graphics
- Graphic design
- Illustration
- Character design
- Creative team leadership
- Script writing
- Strategic thinking
- Concept development
- Visual storytelling
Accomplishments
My design and animation have won multiple awards for advertising and marketing.
Between 1979 and 1996 I wrote, storyboarded and animated 40 items for CBC Sesame Street Canada
In 2023 I worked, with a team of animators all across the country, as Animation Director on the first season of CHUMS which airs on The Aboriginal People's Network
I am currently developing the pitch for a 26 episode animated TV series with renowned children's entertainer Al Simmons.
Additional Information
Designed and animated dozens of promotional videos for YOE Books and their various publishers
Timeline
Creative Director and Animation Producer
Frank Digital
01.2013 - Current
Creative Director
Frantic Films
01.2002 - 12.2012
Graphic Designer
Winnipeg Transit
01.2000 - 01.2001
Traditional Animation Instructor
RRC Market Driven Training
09.1997 - 12.1999
Associate Creative Director
McKim Communications
04.1994 - 08.1997
Graphic Designer
Doowah Design
09.1993 - 03.1994
Graphic Designer
McKim Communications
01.1987 - 07.1993
Animator/Graphic Designer/illustrator
Freelance
06.1984 - 12.1987
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
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