Creative Expertise
With over 40 years in the industry, I am an Emmy award-winning artist brings unparalleled creativity and skill to every project, ensuring captivating animation art for television shows.
Industry Recognition
My work has been recognized with prestigious awards, showcasing our commitment to excellence and innovation in animation art for the entertainment sector.
Client Satisfaction
I prioritize clients’ needs, delivering high-quality animation art that exceeds expectations and enhances the storytelling experience.
Designing series animation since 1986
AWARDS
Emmy Award for Television Arts -Toot and Puddle
Pixey Award for Best Animation – Stella and Sam
International Annisey Award – Stella and Sam
EXPERIENCE
Jam Filled
Art Director Sept 2016 – present
Development on several new and innovative series currently in production.
Highlights include:
Design Lead on Netflix’s “Tales Dark and Grimm”
Set up a home studio where I have learned to work effectively with a remote team of workers.
Mercury Filmworks
Art Director/Director June 2003 – Aug 2016
Advanced skills in development and design working on a variety of series.
Highlights include:
Directed “Stella and Sam” which went on to win a Pixie Award for Best Animation and an International Annisey Award for Best Direction; in addition was showcased at the Ottawa International Animation Festival.
Production Designer on “Toot and Puddle” for which I received an Emmy Award for Background Designer Outstanding Achievement in Animation.
Worked with incredible artists and studios including Disney, Warner Brothers and National Geographic.
SKILLS
Time Management
Verbal and Visual Communicator
Proficient in digital and traditional mediums
Collaborations
Practical Problem Solving
Self Motivation and Commitment
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
ShotGun
Toon Boom
Freelance Designer
Production design BG design Development August 1986 – 2003
Layout Artist on my first show, “Teddy Ruxpin” leading to literally hundreds of hours of animated television series, in Canada and overseas, as a Layout Designer, Background Artist, Location Designer and Art Director.
Highlight includes the European feature film ”Asterix and Obelix Goes to America”.
PROJECTS
See IMDB – David E. Merritt