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Ellen Jin (She/Her)

Concept Artist Environment Artist Character Artist Other
Ellen Jin is an Emmy Award–winning Art Director with nearly 30 years of experience in animation, known for her work with DreamWorks, Disney, and Marvel. A Korean-born artist who immigrated to the U.S. at 16, she studied illustration at Otis College of Art and Design before launching a career that blends imaginative design with digital precision. Ellen has led the visual direction of major animated series and films, including Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight, Spirit Riding Free, Tinker Bell, and the Gabby’s Dollhouse movie. Her early work includes digital painting on Doctor Strange and Ironman for Marvel, and Emmy-winning art direction on Jakers! Renowned for her versatility and collaborative approach, Ellen brings cultural depth and stylistic innovation to every project. Her design for Tinker Bell’s teapot house even became a Disneyland attraction. She works primarily in Photoshop and is deeply involved in mentorship and speaking engagements at events like Lightbox Expo and the Motion Picture Academy. A respected voice in animation, Ellen continues to influence the industry with her unique blend of artistry and storytelling. Learn more at ellenjin.com.

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Production Designers & Art Directors of DreamWorks Animation

Ballroom G | DreamWorks Animation | Ellen Jin | Floriane Marchix | Marcelo Vignali | Nate Wragg | Luc Desmarchelier

Like Greg the Dog and Officer Knight, like Mr. Wolf and The Bad Guys, like Gabby and Pandy, Production Designers and Art Directors have a special partnership. Join the artistic leadership teams from three of the most recent feature films from DreamWorks Animation to learn more about the visual development process and the teamwork it takes to make the DreamWork(s)!

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