José Pou is a highly seasoned Storyboard director and Animation artist with over 25 years of experience in the industry, starting his career as a traditional animator. He has contributed his versatile creative skills to major networks and franchises, including Nickelodeon, Disney, and Warner Bros.
His extensive credits span from mainstream hits to cult favorites, including his work as a Story Artist for Adult Swim's universe (Vindicators 2, Rick and Morty commercials), and his contributions as an assistant director to DC Super Hero Girls shorts, The Loud House, the Gemini award-winning Untalkative Bunny, and Ren & Stimpy.
Jose’s work is characterized by his commitment to cinematic, character-driven storytelling, blending a deep respect for classic animation with a modern sense of humor. He currently focuses on directing, teaching, and creating imaginative films.
EMPLOYMENT
Immersive International May 2024 – July 2024
Storyboard Director
Copernicus Studios October 2023 – May 2024
Senior Storyboard Artist
Awesome Inc November 2022 – Contract Ending in September 2023
Storyboard artist and Key Animator for Ren and Stimpy Reboot.
House of Cool July 2022 – November 2022
Series Storyboard Supervisor
ATOMIC Cartoons October 2020 –July 2022
Storyboard Artist for Vindicators 2 and Rick and Morty commercials
JAMFILLED ENTERTAINMENT June 2012 – October 2020
Storyboard Artist for DC’s “The Super Hero Girls” Shorts.
Director for “The Polos” tv Episodes 21-52
Storyboard Artist/Storyboard Revisionist for Dave Cooper's “Bagel and Becky Show”
Harmony prop/character build artist.
Harmony Compositor for “The Loud House”
ATOMIC CARTOONS INC November 2013 – March 2014
Storyboard Artist
BIG JUMP PRODUCTIONS June 2009 – July 2010
Senior Animator and Storyboard Artist.
RED DEER COLLEGE July 2009 – July 2009
Instructor Introduction to Animation Workshop
Teaching Animation basics
MERCURY FILMWORKS February 2008 – February 2009
Animator and Storyboard artist for “Jimmy Two Shoes”
Responsible for posing and animating my own scenes using Toon Boom Harmony.
Storyboarding episodes of the show as well as doing storyboard revisions for the series.
COPERNICUS ANIMATION STUDIOS January 2007 – August 2007
Animation Supervisor, Animator, Key Animation Supervisor, Assistant Director, and Director.
Responsible for supervising a team of 20+ artists completing a variety of projects for Disney, Nickelodeon, and Sony. Projects included Dodger Dare, Apollo's Pad, Soccator, and Star Girls.
MERCURY FILMWORKS August 2006 – December 2006
Digital Animator
Key posing and animation for “Weird Years” using Toonboom Harmony.
PIP ANIMATION STUDIOS November 2004 – September 2006
Digital Animator, Storyboard Artist
Key posing and animation using Flash. Storyboarded for The Secret World of OG. Worked closely with the director in helping to develop the required style.
SPUMCO ANIMATION STUDIOS Summer 2001 – Summer 2004
Key Animator, Storyboard Artist, Leica Editor, Background Painter, Color Design, Animator, Voice Actor, Production Manager
Key Animator for Ren and Stimpy: Adult Party Cartoon, including providing the voice and likeness for the character of Wahini. Was production manager and artist for Honda and Monster.com commercials.
FUNBAG ANIMATION STUDIOS Summer 2000 – Summer 2001
BG Artist, Production Assistant
Created backgrounds for shows such as Freaky Stories, Undergrads, and The Ripping Friends.
DYNOMIGHT CARTOONS April 1999 – Summer 2000
Background Artist, Traditional Animator
Hired out of school to work as a background artist for Franklin the Turtle and then continued on to other shows such as Flying Rhino Jr. High.
Animator on Bitchy Bits(for Oxygen Channel), The Untalkative Bunny.
EDUCATION
Animation for Television Diploma, 1999
Algonquin College
REFERENCES
Available upon request.