DANA BARNES

Visual Narrative Specialist

I've never met a visual problem I couldn't solve by finding the story inside it.

My background spans broadcast animation, brand motion, and original IP development — with credits on Disney and Fender productions and six years working inside professional production pipelines. I'm fluent across the full creative process, from concept and storyboarding through final delivery, using tools like Storyboard Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, and Harmony.

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What drives me is the intersection of craft and intention. Whether I'm developing visual narratives, directing brand creative, or curating a design direction, I lead with draftsmanship and a deep curiosity about how visuals communicate culturally.

My MFA research explored identity and representation in animation, which shaped how I think about audience, brand, and storytelling at every level.

Open to opportunities in art direction, design, marketing, and creative strategy.