Darin McGowan is an American animator, storyboard artist, writer, and art director known for his clever visual comedy, snappy timing, and world-building creativity. He’s recognized for creating and showrunning Nickelodeon’s “Welcome to the Wayne”, where he blended surreal humor, character-driven storytelling, and rich design into a distinctive animated universe.

Throughout his career, McGowan has contributed to numerous acclaimed animated projects, working across storyboarding, writing, and art direction to shape engaging, offbeat, and often heartfelt stories. His work stands out for its quirky humor, expressive characters, and imaginative visual style.

Skills & Roles:

• Story development & writing

• Character and environment design

• Visual storytelling through storyboards

• Art direction and tone-setting for animation

• Humor-driven dialogue and pacing

Notable Work:

• Welcome to the Wayne (Creator / Showrunner)

• Teen Titans Go! (Storyboard Artist / Writer)

• The Loud House (Storyboard Artist)

• Robot and Monster (Storyboard Artist)

• Side Hustle (Art Director)