Robin Richesson

Robin Richesson worked in film departments focused on visual storytelling and costume design. Richesson is credited as a Costume Illustrator on Forrest Gump, contributing to the film’s period wardrobe and character designs. The role involved translating script descriptions and director notes into visual references that guided the costume department’s work on screen.

In 1999, Richesson served as a Storyboard Artist on American Beauty, translating narrative beats into sequential visual panels to help plan camera angles, scene staging, and pacing. The position required translating dialogue and action into clear, communicative drawings that aligned with the film’s tone. Richesson also returned to costume-related work on The Polar Express as a Costume Illustrator, assisting with the design and…