Ian studied History at the University of Guelph, Illustration at Sheridan College and odd people on the subway.
Adobe CC - Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, (basic) AfterEffects, 3D modelling

Drawing, Printmaking, Pyrography, Wood Carving, Painting, Sculpture,

I have a broad understanding of the world from a Historical standpoint as well as skills that I learned white studying History that help me work from a position of context and provide context to a piece.
- The first thing is to do is get a handle on the project: who is asking what and for what purpose.
- Close-reading of the script & Breakdown.
- Research. I start with specific references if they have been provided, then go on out on branches based on aesthetics or theme, using context to guide the search.
- I hoard the things I like. Things that fit within the brief I was given and also excite me. At this point I like to share them with the Production Designer to know that we’re on the right track. This is usually the most exciting part for me.
- Approach relevant departments for collaboration: Printers, Set Design, Set Dec, Props, Scenics, Writers, Construction Dept., Costumes, etc. all bring a tonne of expertise and insight into where an idea can realistically go.
  
  Then I provide some sketches for feedback based on prior conversations.
  Mockups can then be

The Terminal List (Kestrel) (S1: 2025)
1st Ass’t Art Director

Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen (S1: 2024-2025)
1st Ass’t Art Director

Wayward (Tall Pines) (S1: 2024)
1st Ass’t Art Director

Chucky (S2 & 3: 2022-2023)
1st Ass’t Art Director
Umbrella Academy (S3: 2021)
1st Ass’t Art Director
Circuit Breakers (S1: 2021)
1st Ass’t Art Director
1UP (Feature: 2020)
1st Ass’t Art Director
Nurses (S2: 2020)
1st Ass’t Art Director
In the Dark (S2: 2019)
1st Ass’t Art Director
Designated Survivor (S3: 2018)
1st Ass’t Art Director
Zombies (Feature: 2017)
2nd Ass’t Art Director
Shadowhunters (S3: 2017)
1st Ass’t Art Director
The Beaverton (S1 & 2: 2016-17)
Trainee/2nd/1st Ass’t Art Director
Make it Pop (TV Feature 2016)
Trainee
Kim’s Convenience (S1 & 2: 2016-17)
Trainee/2nd Ass’t Art Director
The Swap (TV Feature: 2016)
Trainee

I have been creating graphic work for film & television production since 2015 as a member of the DGC (Director’s Guild of Canada) Art Department.

This is my favourite type of work. I am responsible for contributing graphic elements that enhance the production.

It engages so many aspects of creation that I love: novelty, teamwork, beauty, grime, research, humour, yarn-spinning, subtlety, grandeur.
It is also project-oriented and requires a great deal of teamwork, which I thrive on.

Contact ian@ianturner.ca