First job in animation was at Kroyer Films

Joined Pixar Animation Studios, as the company’s ninth employee and second animator

Worked on the well-received shorts, "Surprise" and "Light and Heavy"

Credited as a co-screenwriter and character developer for "Toy Story"

Made directing debut as co-director of "A Bug's Life"

Collaborated on the screenplay for "Toy Story 2"; also voiced Emperor Zurg

Executive produced and co-wrote, "Monsters, Inc."

Solo directing debut, "Finding Nemo"; also voiced several characters; was Pixar's highest-grossing film at the time

Co-wrote and directed, "WALL-E"; earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay