Lee Ann Dufour
About Lee Ann Dufour
Lee Ann Dufour is an Art Director at Guru Studio, where she has worked since 2019. She has held various roles in the animation industry, including character design and talent scouting, and has a background in design management and animation education.
Work at Guru Studio
Lee Ann Dufour has been employed at Guru Studio as an Art Director since 2019. In this role, she oversees the artistic direction of various projects. Prior to her current position, she held several roles at Guru Studio, including Artist Development Liaison from 2016 to 2017, Talent Scout & Production Development from 2017 to 2018, and Digital Ink & Paint Supervisor for 'The Breadwinner' from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she served as Character & Prop Designer for 'Justin Time 3' from 2015 to 2016 and as Character Design Supervisor for 'Ever After High' from 2014 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Lee Ann Dufour studied at Sheridan College, where she earned a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Animation from 2005 to 2010. She furthered her education at Ryerson University, obtaining a Certificate of Design Management from 2012 to 2015. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in both animation and design management, contributing to her expertise in the animation industry.
Background in Animation
Lee Ann Dufour began her career in animation with an internship at Big Studios in 2009. She then worked as a Bilingual Customer Service Representative at Service Canada in 2008 and at B2B Bank from 2010 to 2013. Her transition into the animation field included roles such as Character Clean Up Artist for 'Ever After High' from 2013 to 2014 and Posing Artist at Elliott Animation Inc. from 2018 to 2019.
Career Progression
Lee Ann Dufour's career in the animation industry reflects a steady progression through various roles at Guru Studio. Starting as a Character Clean Up Artist, she advanced to Character Design Supervisor and then to roles focused on talent development and production. Her current position as Art Director marks a significant step in her career, showcasing her growth and expertise within the organization.