Ken Steel

Ken Steel

Lead animation artist / 20 yrs

Vancouver, Canada

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Animation Supervisor

Ahsoka (2023)

Animation Supervisor

Beau Is Afraid (2023)

Animation Supervisor

Willow (2022)

Animation Supervisor

Andor (2022)

Animation Supervisor

The Old Man (2022)

Animation Supervisor

Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)

Animation Supervisor

Invasion (2021)

Animation Supervisor

The Mandalorian (2019)

Animation Supervisor

For All Mankind (2019)

Animation Supervisor

Watchmen (2019)

Animation Supervisor

Aladdin (2019)

Lead Animator (specific Segments)

Monster Trucks (2017)

Animation Supervisor

Hidden (2015)

Senior Animator

Hayabusa (2012)

Lead Animator

The Thing (2012)

Lead Animator

Spy Kids (2001)

Supervising Animator (unknown Episodes)

Beast Wars: Transformers (1996)

Animation Director

Clan of the Cave Bear

Work History
  • Senior Animator

    Framestore

    July 2024 - Present
  • Animation Supervisor

    Framestore

    February 2024 - July 2024
  • Senior 3D Animator

    Rodeo FX

    August 2023 - December 2023
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada · Remote

    Created animated content for the most recent Netflix series "Avatar - The Last Air Bender"

  • Animation Supervisor

    Hybride

    June 2018 - September 2023
    Montreal, Canada Area

    Responsible for all creative aspects of creating, building and maintaining the 3D animation department, as a whole, on a daily basis.

  • Owner and Animation Supervisor

    Odlum Animation

    February 2015 - August 2018
    Anywhere

    Odlum Animation has been providing freelance animated creature and character content, on and off site, for a variety of projects since 2015.

    Responsibilities include:

    All aspects related to running a small Animation Studio. All project bidding, contract negotiations, implementing and documenting all production protocols and procedures, managing, directing and approving all subcontractors work, scheduling and implementing client direction and feedback, client management, quality control and final approval for all company deliveries.

    Also responsible for any Hardware, Software, or IT needs, as well as all company day to day business, including payroll and all financial management.

  • Senior Animator

    Animal Logic

    September 2017 - April 2018
    Sydney, Australia

    Peter Rabbit - Sony Pictures Animation

  • Senior Animator

    Sony Pictures Imageworks

    February 2017 - September 2017
    Vancouver, Canada Area

    Spider-man 6 - Homecoming

  • Senior Animator

    Digital Domain

    November 2016 - February 2017
    Vancouver, Canada Area

    The Power Rangers - Feature Film
    Fast and Furious - Fast 8

  • Supervising Animator

    Zoic Studios

    September 2013 - November 2015
    Vancouver, Canada Area

    Once Upon a Time Season 2, 3 & 5
    Once Upon A Time in Wonderland Season 1
    Falling Skies Seasons 2 & 4
    Arrow Seasons 1 & 2
    The 100 Season 1
    666 Park Avenue Season 1
    Lucifer Season 1
    Hemlock Grove Season 1
    Man in the High Castle Season 1
    Clan of the Cave Bear Episode 1
    The Hidden Feature Film
    Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon Feature Film

  • Lead Animator

    MPC

    June 2012 - November 2013
    Vancouver, Canada Area

    Monster Trucks - Feature Film
    Batman vs Superman - Feature Film
    Night at the Museum - Feature Film
    Guardians of the Galaxy - Feature Film

  • Supervising / Lead Animator

    Image Engine

    October 2009 - June 2012
    Vancouver, Canada Area

    The Thing - Feature Film
    Twilight: Breaking Dawn - Feature Film
    Twilight: Eclipse - Feature Film
    Immortals - Feature Film
    Safe House - Feature Film

  • Animator

    Industrial Light & Magic

    December 2008 - October 2009
    San Francisco Bay Area

    Loadstar - Disneyland Star Wars Ride Film

  • Lead Animator

    Dr. D Studios

    September 2006 - December 2008
    Sydney, Australia

    Happy Feet 2 - Previz
    Mad Max - Fury Road - Previz
    The Justice League of America - Previz

  • Supervising / Senior Animator

    Animal Logic

    August 2004 - September 2006
    Sydney, Australia

    Happy Feet - Feature Film
    Happy Feet DVD Bonus Feature
    Happy Feet production "Road to the Oscars"
    Happy Feet Flufacts PSA Commercials
    Where the Wild Things Are - Feature Film
    28 Days Later - Feature Film

  • Lead Animator

    Hybride

    January 2001 - August 2004
    Quebec, Canada

    SpyKids - Feature Film
    SpyKids 2 - Feature Film
    SpyKids 3D - Feature Film
    Racing Stripes - Feature Film
    Once Upon a Time in Mexico - Feature Film
    Sky Captain World of Tomorrow - Previz
    Sin City - Previz
    Trouble Maker Studios SpyKids 3D Intro film
    Trouble Maker Studios El Mariachi Box Set Movie Intro
    Napoleon Mini Series

  • President / Founder

    Electric Crayon Productions Inc

    November 1999 - January 2001
    Vancouver, Canada Area

    Responsible for all aspects of building and sustaining a small 3D animation production company including hiring, training, directing all projects and managing an animation crew of up to 10 members.

    Projects Included:
    • Creating 22 Game films for “Goblins!” an SR Studios production in Reykjavik Iceland.
    • Creating 3 commercial spots completed for Payroll Loans
    • Completing “Darwin” a 10 minute 3d animated pitch for Tom McFarland Toys Co.

    Other duties: Project development, from concept to screen, customer satisfaction and all
    sales, marketing and payroll.

  • Global Animation Director

    Radical Entertainment

    November 1997 - November 1999
    Vancouver, Canada Area

    NHL Powerplay '98
    NHL All-Star Hockey '98
    MTV Sports: Snowboarding
    NBA Basketball 2000
    NHL Championship 2000
    Jackie Chan Stunt Master

  • Supervising Animator / Senior Animator

    Mainframe Entertainment

    October 1993 - November 1997
    Vancouver, Canada Area

    Reboot! Seasons 1, 2, & 3
    Reboot! The Ride! IMAX Ride Film
    Transformers Beast Wars Season 1

Education
  • Animation Intensive Program - Graduated in Animation, Interactive Tech

    Vancouver Film School

    1991 - 1992