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Hi! I’m Koen Kuscan, a Montclair-based illustrator and designer currently completing my BFA in Illustration & Visual Arts at Montclair State University. I focus on posters, cover art, character design, and visual storytelling, and enjoy exploring bold concepts and expressive visuals in my personal and collaborative projects.
I love turning ideas into colorful, narrative-driven artwork, and I actively participate in gallery shows, publications, and online collaboration. I’m excited to contribute my creativity, adaptability, and collaborative spirit to new projects.
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Deinstillation Committee Leader at Montclair State University
May 31, 2025 - July 9, 2025Led group communication and schedule planning for the senior year thesis gallery "Gears and Glyphs" in spring 2025. Managed invitations to art directors on the east coast and coordinated a team of seniors to dismantle and clean up after the exhibition.
Educational Graphic Designer at Resilience Inc.
December 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025Designed graphics for social media channels including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok to promote Social-Emotional Learning programs. Created merchandise mockups for shirts and mugs, and wrote brief scripts for TikTok content developed by another team.
Scientific Illustrator at Sciquel
February 28, 2024 - July 9, 2025Created scientific cartoons and digital communication materials for a college-led scientific journal. Interpreted rough sketches and dialogue lines into complete comics to accompany articles.
Assistant Manager at Family Dollar
September 30, 2024 - July 9, 2025Managed weekly employee schedules, attended regional staff meetings, handled opening and closing shifts, checked company emails regularly, and assisted with cargo unloading and stocking.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Koen Huzzah, Online Work
July 1, 2025 - PresentGeneral Designing - Commissioned to design posters, cover art, character art.
Deinstallation Committee Leader at Montclair State University
September 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025Group communication & schedule planning. Managed a small crew of fellow students through the deconstruction of the Montclair State University's 'Gears and Glyphs' senior thesis illustration exhibit. Delegated jobs, sent email blasts about relevant updates, invited art directors to visit during opening reception, kept count of frames and stands that were in use.
Script Writer at Sciquel
January 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024Wrote brief scripts for another team to develop TikTok content.
Assistant Manager at Family Dollar, Oakland, NJ
June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024Assisted with store operations and supervised staff; managed daily tasks and customer service.
Current Projects: Souvenir City (Seven Swans) at Self-Directed Project
September 1, 2016 - PresentA short film project with a psychedelic world exploring memory and the significance of keepsakes; designed characters, storyboarded scenes, wrote and composed music.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Montclair State University
August 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration & Visual Arts at Montclair State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
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