Kurt Firla

Available to hire

I'm an Emmy winning animation professional and graphic designer based in Canada, with 25 years of experience in the industry.

About

I’m an Emmy winning animation professional and graphic designer based in Canada, with 25 years of experience in the industry.
I’ve been doing stop-motion animation on such TV series as ‘Robot Chicken’ and ‘Celebrity Deathmatch’, and 2D animation making music videos and concert visuals for ‘Barenaked Ladies’ and other artists.

As a graphic designer, I’ve made 1000+ posters and promos for a variety of films, TV, theatre and comedy. I’ve created artwork for Broadway shows, Just for Laughs, Second City, and a large number of comedians and the entertainment industry in general. I also have the ability to mix my animation skills with my design skills, to create dynamic marketing for social media and print.

  • Joined October 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment

More experts in Calgary, Canada

Projects · 1

Kurt Firla's Design & Animation Portfolio - 2025

This is a selection of work I've created over the past 20 years. I showcases my work as a graphic designer, animator and music video director. animator graphicdesigner videoeditor animation

  • 2D Animator
  • Animator
  • Creative Director
  • +4

Work experience

Animator/Director · Super Awesome FriendsJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

Directed and animated numerous projects, honing my skills in storytelling and character design. Collaborated with writers and producers to effectively convey narratives through animation.

Graphic Designer · Super Awesome FriendsJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

Created graphic designs for various Broadway and off-Broadway shows and clients. Worked on developing visual identities, marketing materials, and promotional graphics that effectively engage audiences.

Freelance Graphic Designer · Various ClientsSep 2000 – Oct 2025 · 25 yrs 2 mos

Provided graphic design services to a range of clients, focusing on building brands and delivering creative visual solutions tailored to client needs.

Education

High School Diploma · Sir Winston Churchill High School1993 – 1996
Classical Animation Diploma · Sheridan College1998 – 2000

Hire Kurt Firla today

Post a job and invite Kurt, or contact them directly. No hidden commission.

Post a job