Working in the creative field as an artist for over 20 years, my experience covers developing art, animation and design for” entertainment companies that cover the areas of streaming entertainment, games and education. I am skilled in planning and executing animated content from design in Photoshop and Illustrator to boarding and animation in Animate and final editing in After Effects. This includes a background in graphic design and web graphics in my college and post college years. In my earliest professional work, I was responsible for developing graphics, icons and producing promotional materials as well as animation work for Pixelwave and Digital Hip Hop. Also, in my freelance work, I’ve collaborated with clients like Idobi Radio to provide illustrations for print promotional campaigns. My diverse experiences would benefit your company greatly and I would like to schedule a meeting where we could discuss when and how we could begin working together. Please feel free to contact me any time by phone or email. Thank You, Kwesi Kennedy _Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Demo Reel: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Kwesi Ako Kennedy

Working in the creative field as an artist for over 20 years, my experience covers developing art, animation and design for” entertainment companies that cover the areas of streaming entertainment, games and education. I am skilled in planning and executing animated content from design in Photoshop and Illustrator to boarding and animation in Animate and final editing in After Effects. This includes a background in graphic design and web graphics in my college and post college years. In my earliest professional work, I was responsible for developing graphics, icons and producing promotional materials as well as animation work for Pixelwave and Digital Hip Hop. Also, in my freelance work, I’ve collaborated with clients like Idobi Radio to provide illustrations for print promotional campaigns. My diverse experiences would benefit your company greatly and I would like to schedule a meeting where we could discuss when and how we could begin working together. Please feel free to contact me any time by phone or email. Thank You, Kwesi Kennedy _Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Demo Reel: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Working in the creative field as an artist for over 20 years, my experience covers developing art, animation and design for” entertainment companies that cover the areas of streaming entertainment, games and education. I am skilled in planning and executing animated content from design in Photoshop and Illustrator to boarding and animation in Animate and final editing in After Effects.

This includes a background in graphic design and web graphics in my college and post college years. In my earliest professional work, I was responsible for developing graphics, icons and producing promotional materials as well as animation work for Pixelwave and Digital Hip Hop. Also, in my freelance work, I’ve collaborated with clients like Idobi Radio to provide illustrations for print promotional campaigns.

My diverse experiences would benefit your company greatly and I would like to schedule a meeting where we could discuss when and how we could begin working together. Please feel free to contact me any time by phone or email.

Thank You,
Kwesi Kennedy
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Work Experience

Summer of Art Instructor at OTIS School of Art and Design
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Teaching character design, story and world building in the Summer of Art program.
Digital Imaging and Print Instructor at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Taught undergraduate and graduate classes in Photoshop, Lightroom and digital print techniques.
Digital Art Instructor at The Muckenthaler Cultural Center
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Instructed teens in the use of Clip Studio Pro.
2D Animation & Game Art Instructor at Westwood College
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Guided classes in animation, illustration and design.
Digital Media Instructor at ViaCom
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Led tutorials in Flash animation, graphic design, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; taught animation and art.
Animation Instructor at Inner City Education Foundation
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Taught classes in animation and art; planned and developed lesson plans.
Game Art and Animation Instructor at Art Institute of California
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Engaged classes in animation, graphic design and interior design presentation.
Animator, Designer at Progressive Source Communications
January 1, 2020 - November 13, 2025
Storyboard ing, design and animation for online streaming presentations.
Animator, Designer at Libertad o Muerte Productions LLC
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Animated character scenes and completed character color design, art and libraries.
Animator, Designer at HotSpot / DTM Decks
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Managed, edited and redesigned the character assets for a social networking app.
Animator, Designer at Idobi Radio
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Created various caricatures of the hosts Pat and Seb for an ad campaign.
Animator, Designer at Spirit Clips LLC
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Animated character scenes and completed character color design, art and libraries.
Animator, Designer at Cherry Drops Music Video
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Timing and shot composition for a proposed animated music video.
Animator, Designer at Smorgasbord Productions
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Created and edited shots for a rough animatic for GorillaVille YouTube show.
Instructor at Otis School of Art and Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Teaching character design, story and world building in the Summer of Art program.
Digital Imaging and Print Instructor at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Taught undergraduate and graduate classes in Photoshop, Lightroom and digital print techniques.
2D Animation & Game Art Instructor at Westwood College
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2015
Guided classes in animation, illustration and design.
Digital Media Instructor at Viacom (Santa Monica / Burbank, CA)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Lead tutorials in Flash animation, graphic design, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Animation Instructor at Inner City Education Foundation
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Taught classes in animation and art. Planned and developed lesson plans.
Game Art & Animation Instructor at Art Institute of California (Los Angeles & Santa Monica)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007
Engaged classes in animation, graphic design and interior design presentation.
Animator, Designer at HotSpot / DTM Decks
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Managed, edited and redesigned the character assets for social networking app.
Illustrator at idobi Radio
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Created various caricatures of the hosts Pat and Seb for an ad campaign.
Animator, Designer at Smorgasbord Productions
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Created and edited shots for a rough animated YouTube show Gorilla Ville.
Timing and Art Direction at Cherry Drops Music Video
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Timing and shot composition for a proposed animated music video.
Animator, Designer at Spirit Clips LLC
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Animated character scenes and completed character color design, art and libraries.

Education

Master of Arts in Industrial Design at North Carolina State University, Design and Technology Department
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Howard University, School of Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025
MA at North Carolina State University, Design and Technology Department
January 11, 2030 - November 30, 2025
Bachelor's Degree at Howard University, School of Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - November 30, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education