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I am a Concept Artist and Storyboard Artist with a BFA in Animation. I am passionate about narrative-driven visual development and enjoy bridging the gap between initial ideas and final production. I thrive in collaborative environments and love refining story beats and visuals to support a project's storytelling goals.\n\nWith experience in 2D animation and storyboard design, I bring strong organizational and problem-solving skills to a creative team, delivering high-quality work on tight deadlines. I enjoy shaping characters, props, and environments that support the narrative, and I’m eager to contribute technical artistry to a collaborative production environment.…I am a Concept Artist and Storyboard Artist with a BFA in Animation. I am passionate about narrative-driven visual development and enjoy bridging the gap between initial ideas and final production. I thrive in collaborative environments and love refining story beats and visuals to support a project's storytelling goals.\n\nWith experience in 2D animation and storyboard design, I bring strong organizational and problem-solving skills to a creative team, delivering high-quality work on tight deadlines. I enjoy shaping characters, props, and environments that support the narrative, and I’m eager to contribute technical artistry to a collaborative production environment.

KD Gaines

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Concept Artist, Storyboard Artist, Animator, +4

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I am a Concept Artist and Storyboard Artist with a BFA in Animation. I am passionate about narrative-driven visual development and enjoy bridging the gap between initial ideas and final production. I thrive in collaborative environments and love refining story beats and visuals to support a project's storytelling goals.\n\nWith experience in 2D animation and storyboard design, I bring strong organizational and problem-solving skills to a creative team, delivering high-quality work on tight deadlines. I enjoy shaping characters, props, and environments that support the narrative, and I’m eager to contribute technical artistry to a collaborative production environment.…I am a Concept Artist and Storyboard Artist with a BFA in Animation. I am passionate about narrative-driven visual development and enjoy bridging the gap between initial ideas and final production. I thrive in collaborative environments and love refining story beats and visuals to support a project's storytelling goals.\n\nWith experience in 2D animation and storyboard design, I bring strong organizational and problem-solving skills to a creative team, delivering high-quality work on tight deadlines. I enjoy shaping characters, props, and environments that support the narrative, and I’m eager to contribute technical artistry to a collaborative production environment.

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Atlanta, United States

I am a Concept Artist and Storyboard Artist with a BFA in Animation. I am passionate about narrative-driven visual development and enjoy bridging the gap between initial ideas and final production. I thrive in collaborative environments and love refining story beats and visuals to support a project’s storytelling goals.\n\nWith experience in 2D animation and storyboard design, I bring strong organizational and problem-solving skills to a creative team, delivering high-quality work on tight deadlines. I enjoy shaping characters, props, and environments that support the narrative, and I’m eager to contribute technical artistry to a collaborative production environment.

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Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

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Language

English

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Work Experience

Concept Artist / Storyboard Artist / Animator at Till Death Do Us Part

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Created concept art and storyboard sequences to support narrative development; Produced 2D animation using Toon Boom Harmony; Collaborated with team leads and incorporated production feedback; Delivered work on production deadlines.

Storyboard Artist at Lacuna

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Designed characters and storyboard sequences for animated production; Assisted with organizing pre-production creative assets; Collaborated with director to refine storyboard beats and visuals.

Storyboard Artist / Script Assistant at Starboard Mountain

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Translated script pages into storyboard panels; Supported writing and storyboard team during development meetings.

2D Character Animator at Clown Carpool

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Animated character performances in Toon Boom Harmony; Addressed director feedback and refined animation timing.

Storyboard Artist / Concept Artist / Animator at Till Death Do Us Part

January 1, 2025 - Present

Created concept art and storyboard sequences supporting narrative development; produced 2D animation using Toon Boom Harmony; collaborated with team leads and incorporated production feedback; delivered work within tight production deadlines.

Concept Artist / Storyboard Artist at Lacuna

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Designed characters and storyboard sequences for animated production; assisted with organization of pre-production creative assets; collaborated with director to refine story beats and visuals.