KD Gaines

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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.

About

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.

  • 2 years' experience
  • Joined April 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 6 roles

Storyboard Artist / Concept Artist / Animator · Till Death Do Us PartJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

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.

Storyboard Artist / Script Assistant · Starboard MountainJan 2025 – Jan 2025 · 1 mo

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

Concept Artist / Storyboard Artist / Animator · Till Death Do Us PartJan 2025 – Jan 2025 · 1 mo

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.

Concept Artist / Storyboard Artist · LacunaJan 2024 – Dec 2025 · 2 yrs
2D Character Animator · Clown CarpoolJan 2024 – Jan 2024 · 1 mo
Storyboard Artist · LacunaJan 2024 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation · Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)2024 – 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Animation · Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)2030 – 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation · Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)2030 – 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts · Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)2030 – 2026

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