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RESUME 15+ years experience as Lead Character Designer

Hey there, I’m a lead character designer with 15+ years of experience in the animation industry, in both 2D and 3D pipelines, for kids, preschool and young adults. I have been living in Los Angeles since 2018, where I’ve worked with Nickelodeon, Dreamworks TV and Titmouse Inc. I grew up in France, where I created the main characters and style of 6 shows. Nice to meet you :-)

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THE LEGEND OF VOX MACHINA Character design TV series Young adults

My lead Phil Bourassa gave me the opportunity to create the big villain monster of the season 1 finale. They approved it. And then I had to do the turnaround! :-O Without a doubt the most challenging turnaround of my career! I had a lot of fun though ^^ The Legend of Vox Machina season 1 and 2 are available on Amazon Prime Video. This is the animated adaptation of the popular Youtube roleplaying show Critical Role (2M+ subscribers), produced by Titmouse Inc.

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THE LEGEND OF VOX MACHINA Character design TV series Young adults

I worked on the first 2 seasons of The Legend of Vox Machina, the animated adaptation of the popular Youtube roleplaying show Critical Role. Produced by Titmouse Inc, streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Mains characters and style created by Phil Bourassa. I created secondary characters, crowds, animals, monsters, FX and “damaged versions” of existing characters.

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L’EPOPEE TEMPORELLE   Lead character design TV series Young adults

I started working with Youtube French superstar Cyprien (14M subscribers!) in 2017 as an illustrator on L’Epopee Temporelle (Time Epic), an audio series of 2 seasons of 10x10minutes. Eventually, the project evolved into an animated series project. I created the main characters. The series is streaming on Adult Swim (in France only... for now?) since April 2021. WATCH THE TRAILER

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DOUG UNPLUGS (1/2) Lead Character Design TV series Preschool

“Doug Unplugs” (52x11′) I created all the characters including humans, robots and animals. I also worked on several illustrations for books and backgrounds. Based on the comic book by Dan Yaccarino “Doug Unplugged” Produced by Dreamworks TV, streaming on AppleTV+ WATCH THE TRAILER

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DOUG UNPLUGS (2/2) Lead Character Design TV series Preschool

“Doug Unplugs” (52x11′) I created all the characters including humans, robots and animals. I also worked on several illustrations for books and backgrounds. Based on the comic book by Dan Yaccarino “Doug Unplugged” Produced by Dreamworks TV, streaming on AppleTV+ WATCH THE TRAILER

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CLEOPATRA IN SPACE (1/2) Lead character design TV series Kids

“Cleopatra in Space” (26x22′) I created the main characters and most of the secondary characters. I led a team of 4 character designers. Based on the comic book by Mike Maihack. Produced by Dreamworks TV, animated by Titmouse Inc, streaming on Peacock since July 2020. WATCH THE TRAILER 1 WATCH THE TRAILER 2

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CLEOPATRA IN SPACE (2/2) Lead character design TV series Kids

“Cleopatra in Space” (26x22′) I created the main characters and most of the secondary characters. I led a team of 4 character designers. Based on the comic book by Mike Maihack. Produced by Dreamworks TV, animated by Titmouse Inc, streaming on Peacock since July 2020. WATCH THE TRAILER 1 WATCH THE TRAILER 2

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GLITCH TECHS Character design TV series Kids

I worked on that amazing show as a freelancer from Paris, France in 2017.  Produced by Nickelodeon. Streaming on Netflix (2020) WATCH THE TRAILER

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SQUEAK POLICE Visual development TV series project Preschool

2017. eOne Entertainment

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LOLIROCK (1/2) Lead character design TV series Kids

“LoliRock” (52x22′) I created the main characters and most of the secondary characters. I led a team of 8 artists. Directed by Jean-Louis Vandestoc. Produced by Zodiak Kids (former Marathon Media). The 2 seasons are available on Amazon Prime in the US. WATCH THE TRAILER

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LOLIROCK (2/2) Lead character designer TV series Kids

“LoliRock” (52x22′) I created the main characters and most of the secondary characters. I led a team of 8 artists. Directed by Jean-Louis Vandestoc. Produced by Zodiak Kids (former Marathon Media). The 2 seasons are available on Amazon Prime in the US.

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STYLE EXPLORATIONS Personal studies

I love to explore various styles.

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INKTOBER 2019 & 2018 Personal studies

2019: made with colerase pencils 2018: made with promarkers TRYA other: photoshop

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MONSTER DELICES Visual development TV series project Kids

With the character of pastries world champion Christophe Michalak. Backgrounds by Anthony Vivien and Christine Zheng. The animated series project transformed into a comic book (2 volumes). 2016. Chouette Compagnie

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ADA TAKADA Visual development TV series project Kids

I also did the story board of the pilot. 2016. Dargaud Media

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PIRATES OF THE ABYSS Director / Art Director Visual development TV series project Kids

I co-directed the pilot/trailer of this TV series project with Etienne Guignard. I created the character designs, animals and some props. I managed a team of 5 artists (background line and color, props, fx, compositing) 2016. ICANFLY WATCH THE 2-MINUTE VIDEO