I’m James Kaminski, a designer, illustrator, and animator with strong experience across both digital and traditional media. I’ve worked with clients and studios spanning animation and publishing including NBC, PBS Kids, Archie Comics, Cartoon Network, and Nickelodeon. I’ve also built my own freelance practice delivering animation, illustration, and design work. I'm skilled in the Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects.

James Kaminski

I’m James Kaminski, a designer, illustrator, and animator with strong experience across both digital and traditional media. I’ve worked with clients and studios spanning animation and publishing including NBC, PBS Kids, Archie Comics, Cartoon Network, and Nickelodeon. I’ve also built my own freelance practice delivering animation, illustration, and design work. I'm skilled in the Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects.

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I’m James Kaminski, a designer, illustrator, and animator with strong experience across both digital and traditional media.

I’ve worked with clients and studios spanning animation and publishing including NBC, PBS Kids, Archie Comics, Cartoon Network, and Nickelodeon. I’ve also built my own freelance practice delivering animation, illustration, and design work. I’m skilled in the Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer at DealerWorld / Agency
March 1, 2024 - August 31, 2026
Illustrator / Designer at See Client List (KaminskiVision)
July 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Illustration and design work for clients across publishing and entertainment contexts.
Motion Graphics Artist/Storyboard Artist at DreamLine Shower Doors (American Bath Group)
October 1, 2014 - September 30, 2014
Produced motion graphics and storyboard assets to support marketing and product communication needs.
Motion Graphics Artist/Storyboard Artist at Horizon Group, USA
October 1, 2014 - September 30, 2023
Created motion graphics and contributed storyboard work for clients, supporting production and visual storytelling workflows.
Character Layout Artist / Senior Production Artist at Augenblick Studios
October 1, 2013 - September 30, 2014
Production-focused design and layout work across studio projects.
Character Layout Artist / Senior Production Artist at Dunnamic Animation Studio
September 1, 2013 - September 30, 2014
Worked on character layout and senior production support for animation production tasks.
Design Studio Intern (Adult Swim’s “Teenage Euthanasia”) at Augenblick Studios
July 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013
Intern support role connected to character/production design work for Adult Swim’s animated project.
Designer, Illustrator, Animator (Freelance/Contract) at KaminskiVision
May 1, 2012 - Present
Freelance/contract creative work providing illustration, design, and animation services, supporting client needs across digital and traditional deliverables.

Education

BFA Illustration at University of the Arts Philadelphia
January 1, 2012 - September 2, 2026

Qualifications

Philadelphia Cartoonist Society - ELY Illustration Award (1st Place)
January 1, 2021 - September 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education
    Spicy Takes Week: Header (Polygon/Vox)
    A series of illustrations used across multiple articles appearing on polygon.com. https://www.twine.net/signin
    Spicy Takes Week: Continuity doesn’t matter (Polygon/Vox)
    A series of illustrations used across multiple articles appearing on polygon.com. Article by Susana Polo https://www.twine.net/signin