Talbot is a character supervisor at Pixar Animation Studios, where he has helped bring some of the most beloved animated films of the past two decades to life. His expertise in character modeling, technical direction, and visual storytelling has contributed to films that have captivated audiences worldwide.

As character supervisor on Onward and Finding Dory, Talbot oversaw the creation and development of characters central to each film’s storytelling. He also served as technical director for the Academy Award®-winning Coco, contributing to the film’s distinctive visual artistry. His credits also include Brave, Monsters University, Turning Red, and the animated short, Partly Cloudy.

Talbot’s work reflects a commitment to artistic excellence and technical innovation, combining creative vision with the collaborative problem-solving essential to contemporary animation. He has also shared his industry expertise through professional presentations and publications, including “Designing an Interaction with an Octopus,” presented at SIGGRAPH in 2016.

A 1998 graduate of MICA’s Illustration program, Talbot brings to the Board a perspective shaped by nearly three decades of experience at the intersection of art, storytelling, and emerging technologies.