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I am an enthusiastic artist with a passion for animation and illustration. I've honed my skills through formal education and hands-on experiences, particularly in character design and storyboarding. My goal is to create engaging visuals that tell compelling stories and connect with audiences on a deeper level. I thrive in collaborative environments where creativity and innovation meet.…

Kendall Kief

Illustrator, Animator, Concept Artist, +4

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I am an enthusiastic artist with a passion for animation and illustration. I've honed my skills through formal education and hands-on experiences, particularly in character design and storyboarding. My goal is to create engaging visuals that tell compelling stories and connect with audiences on a deeper level. I thrive in collaborative environments where creativity and innovation meet.…

Available to hire

I am an enthusiastic artist with a passion for animation and illustration. I’ve honed my skills through formal education and hands-on experiences, particularly in character design and storyboarding. My goal is to create engaging visuals that tell compelling stories and connect with audiences on a deeper level. I thrive in collaborative environments where creativity and innovation meet.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Video Game Course at KU

May 31, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Illustrated characters and UI elements for award-winning video game, Koven: Hammer of Witches, alongside Computer Science, Film, and Music majors.

Portrait Commission at University of Kansas, Film and Media Studies department

July 31, 2024 - August 1, 2025

Illustrated a portrait to be used in the docuseries "Sharing Our Stories" for the Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity.

Pet Portrait Commission at Independent client

July 1, 2024 - Present

Illustrated three acrylic paintings capturing the likeness of the client’s pets with a two-week turnaround.

Sticker Design at Kansas Appleseed

December 31, 2023 - August 1, 2025

Created a sticker design for a non-profit, encompassing their mission: working towards an inclusive Kansas.

Lead Concept Artist/Animator at Startup Animation Studio

October 1, 2025 - Present

Illustrating and animating characters and backgrounds for a Western Anime with a Discord community. I teach younger artists the conceptual process and enrich their animation skills.

KU Video Game Course at University of Kansas

January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025

Illustrated characters and UI elements for the Ocean Invaders game & award-winning game, Koven: Hammer of Witches.

Lead Concept Artist/Animator at Startup Studio

January 1, 2023 - Present

I am currently working as a Lead Concept Artist and Animator at a startup studio where I create visual concepts for an award-winning video game and other related projects. My work includes illustrating characters and UI elements, as well as conducting storyboards and animated cut scenes.

Portrait Commission at University of Kansas

July 1, 2024 - Present

I illustrated a portrait to be used in a docuseries titled 'Sharing Our Stories', which allowed me to apply my creative skills in a narrative context.