Joseph Romero

Storyboard Artist / Illustrator

Phone
(626) 202-2110

Dedicated and versatile Storyboard Artist with experience in the Television Animation and Video Game Industries. Proficient in conveying dynamic action, humor, and emotion through visual storytelling. Adept at working in fast-paced production environments, collaborating with directors, and adapting to various animation styles. Committed to delivering high-quality boards that engage and entertain audiences.

Summary

  • Trained in traditional animation techniques, Character Design, and Storyboarding for Animation.

  • Proficient in Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

  • Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, and Illustrator

  • Experienced in Project Management and working with deadlines.

  • Productive Team Player

  • Effective in Communication

  • Creative Problem Solving

  • Versatile in different Art and Animation Styles.

  • Coachable and open to Critique and Correction.

Skill Set

Sony Pictures Animation - Story Artist (2024)

  • Collaborated with directors to revise and refine storyboards for upcoming animated series.

  • Focused on enhancing comedic timing, clarity, and character performances.

  • Integrated feedback efficiently to meet production deadlines.

Dreamworks Television Animation - Story Artist (2022 - 2023)

  • Assisted in revising and restructuring story sequences under theguidance of the Director and Supervising Director.

  • Specialized in action/comedy driven and character-focused storytelling.

  • Worked in a fast-paced environment, making quick revisions to fit production needs.

WayForward Technologies - Animator/Story Artist (2018 - 2022)

  • Storyboarded cutscenes and gameplay encounters for various titles. Clients included Nintendo, Disney, Apple, and other third-party publishers.

  • Collaborated with directors to animate character move sets and gameplay animations from rough to clean.

  • Storyboarded visual narratives that enhanced player experience and game flow.

Trader Joe’s - Sign Artist (2016 - 2018)

  • Designed and produced vibrant, clear, and engaging signage to promote store products.

  • Maintained store aesthetic through color, creative lettering, and branding in signage.

  • Learned to work with new mediums such as chalk and paints to create signage.

Work Experience

Training

Concept Design Academy

  • Storyboarding for Animation, Character Design, Figure Drawing, Dynamic Sketching, Environmental Design.

CGMA Online

  • Storyboarding for Animation

Animation Guild / American Animation Institute

  • Character Design, Figure Drawing, Traditional Animation, Storyboarding for Animation.

Santa Monica College

  • AA earned while focusing on Art and Animation.