Chris Renaud (animator)

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After graduating from Syracuse University with an illustration degree, Chris Renaud began work as a graphic designer in the sports entertainment industry. He has created logo designs and mascot characters for NFL Properties, the NBA, and Foot Locker, among others. After working as a designer and illustrator for a variety of publications and agencies, Chris began drawing and writing comic books. Working for both Marvel Comics and DC Comics, his notable projects include co-creation of Marvel's Starfleet Academy and the original storyline conception for Batman: Cataclysm, which resulted in increased sales and visibility for the renowned character.

As the production designer on the Disney Channels’ The Book of Pooh, Chris transitioned into the world of children’s television. Since that groundbreaking project, he has been able to design virtual sets and puppet characters for Bear in the Big Blue House, Lazy Town, Curious Pictures, Sony Animation, and many more. With the new show It's a Big Big World, currently airing on PBS, Chris took the lead role in the visual development and design of every aspect of this Emmy-nominated children’s program.

Currently, Chris works for Blue Sky Studios as a story artist on such films as Robots, Ice Age: The Meltdown, and the Dr. Seuss classic Horton Hears a Who, now in production. He also wrote and co-directed the animated short No Time For Nuts, which received an Annie Award and a 2007 Oscar nomination within the animated short films category.

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