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Garnet Syberg Olsen

Environment Artist at Klei Entertainment
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Garnet Syberg-Olsen, a seasoned Art Director and Illustrator with 27 years of experience, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History/English Literature from the University of British Columbia, and has worked extensively in various studios and as a freelancer, proficient in multiple languages and software tools.
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Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area, CA
Skills
  • Art Direction
  • Storyboarding
  • Illustration
  • Flash
  • Cartoons
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Garnet Syberg-Olsen is a seasoned artist and art director with extensive experience in the animation and graphic design industries. With a strong educational background in 2D animation art and technique from Vancouver Film School, and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History / English Literature from The University of British Columbia, Garnet has honed his skills in various mediums, including illustration, graphic design, and animation. Proficient in multiple languages, including English, Garnet has worked with numerous clients across various industries, including television, film, and advertising.

Experience

  • Klei Entertainment
    • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Environment Artist
      • May 2024 - Present
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

  • Doberman Pictures
    • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Art Director
      • Sep 2018 - May 2024
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

  • Freelance Graphic Designer / Illustrator
    • Graphic Designer / Illustrator
      • Aug 1996 - Aug 2023

      Freelance Work: Aug 1996 - Present: Multiple clients include Farm Country Brewing, Elliott Animation inc., Popgun Visual Communications, Ivivva Athletica,GWP Brand Engineering, The Cultch, Kinder Eggs, Beba Bean Children’s Wear, Disney TV, American Express, Streets Are Saying Things Online Graffiti Museum, Vancouver Giants Hockey Club, American Greetings, Morino Lodge, PuddleJump Coffee Roasters, Fort Henry National Historic Site, Dynasty Property Corp., and a variety of independent bands such as Bellewoods, Rich Hope, Deep Dark Woods, and The Gruff. Freelance projects have included animation, graphic design, and illustration.

  • Vancouver Film School
    • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Industry Mentor
      • Jun 2017 - Feb 2022
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

      Industry Mentor to students in VFS Animation Concept Art program

  • DHX Media
    • Art Director
      • Mar 2008 - Sep 2018

      Art Director on various animated television series and other projects including 104 eps of "Supernoobs!" for Cartoon Network, 104 eps of "Littlest Pet Shop" for Hasbro, 60 eps of "Martha Speaks" for PBS/WGBH, 52 eps of "Kid Vs Kat", 26 x 2 minute "Kid Vs Kat Digital Shorts", and "The Math Show" Pilot for WGBH. Designer and Color Stylist on a variety of other projects including 52 eps of "Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs ".

  • Vancouver Film School
    • Instructor
      • 2006 - 2011

      3D Animation Program Course Instructor (part time): Art Direction / Concept Development

  • Atomic Cartoons
    • Art Director
      • Aug 2002 - Mar 2008

      Art Director on 156 episodes of Atomic Betty for Cartoon Network and Teletoon. Art Director on 10 episodes of Cartalk/As the Wrench Turns for PBS. Worked as Development Artist and Co-Creator on a variety of animated television projects. Worked as a Designer on multiple service jobs for the animation and games industries including Johnny Test and The World of Quest

  • Pork & Beans Productions
    • Designer
      • Feb 2002 - Aug 2002

      Worked as lead designer on Spongebob Squarepants Leapster video game for Leapfrog. Also worked as Flash Asset Builder on animated televison series Yakkity Yak

  • Atomic Cartoons
    • Designer
      • Jun 2001 - Feb 2002

      Worked as a designer on various animated television series projects. Also worked as development artist on various projects.

  • AKA Cartoons
    • Designer
      • Dec 2000 - Jun 2001

      Worked as a Designer on 13 eps of Ed, Edd, Eddy for Cartoon Network

  • Viacom
    • Designer / Layout Artist
      • Dec 1999 - Dec 2000

      Worked as Designer and Layout Artist for MTV Animation in New York City on 13 eps of animated television series Spygroove

  • Studio B Productions
    • Designer
      • Mar 1998 - Dec 1999

      Designer on a variety of television animation series projects including 2 seasons of Nelvana's "Ned's Newt", and "CatDog", and "Angry Beavers" for Nickelodeon. Also worked as development artist on various projects.

Education

  • 1995 - 1996
    Vancouver Film School
    certificate, 2D animation art and technique
  • 1991 - 1995
    The University of British Columbia
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History / English Literature

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