Jonathan Standing

Jonathan Standing is a Professor of Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) since Winter 2020, serving as Associate Chair of the Animation department. He holds an M.A. in Illustration from the University of Hertfordshire. Prior roles include faculty positions at Ontario College of Art and Design, Sheridan College, and Max the Mutt College of Art and Animation. His professional career spans over two decades in concept art and illustration, working with major studios like Silicon Knights and Paramount Television Studios.

His research and creative work focuses on visual storytelling across film, TV, and games. Notable projects include concept art for Child's Play (Universal Pictures), storyboarding for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and character/environment designs for games like A Fold Apart. His expertise spans concept development, digital illustration, and cross-media visual design.

Standing has contributed to high-profile projects such as The Boys (Amazon), Defiance (SyFy), and NBA 2K14. His freelance work includes collaborations with Nike Canada, PlayStation, and Wizards of the Coast. Despite his extensive industry experience, no specific grants or awards are listed in the provided information.