I am Kato McKiernan, an animation student at OCAD University and a passionate storyteller. Storytelling is, what I consider to be, one of the most important human traditions, used to entertain, educate, and inspire those who listen. Having grown up being told stories through animation, I now want to do my part in passing down this important art.…

Kato McKiernan

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I am Kato McKiernan, an animation student at OCAD University and a passionate storyteller. Storytelling is, what I consider to be, one of the most important human traditions, used to entertain, educate, and inspire those who listen. Having grown up being told stories through animation, I now want to do my part in passing down this important art.…

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I am Kato McKiernan, an animation student at OCAD University and a passionate storyteller. Storytelling is, what I consider to be, one of the most important human traditions, used to entertain, educate, and inspire those who listen. Having grown up being told stories through animation, I now want to do my part in passing down this important art.

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Work Experience

Character Animator at Canadian Art Song Project
May 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Brought characters to life through hand drawn animation, from rough to finished. Used pegs and rigging to animate the movement of background skaters.
Colourist at Cindy Yu’s “A Dragon’s Dream”
March 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Coloured 26 animated scenes using Toon Boom with short turn around times.
Developmental Editor at You Are Beheld – Dracotrophication
May 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Provided feedback on TTRPG “Dracotrophication” to strengthen game structure and roleplay content. Improved narrative flow by restructuring scenes and balancing game mechanics. Improved organization through reordering tutorial content. Ensured tone and content were appropriate for intended audience.
Level Designer, Composer at Chrysopoeia: A Glimmer in the Dark Demo
July 31, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Used Clip Studio Paint, Tiled, and Unity to create levels inspired by classic horrors RPGs and 90s dungeon crawlers. Used Musescore to create background music to enhance the atmosphere of the game. Contributed to overall conceptualization throughout the game, including prop and environment design, story structure, and dialogue writing.

Education

Experimental Animation at OCAD University
September 1, 2023 - March 16, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming