Hi:) My name is Maeve McGrath and I have been a working traditional and digital artist since graduating with a BFA in animation from California Institute of the Arts in 2000. Prior to Cal Arts I spent nineteen years overseas in Africa and Asia, developing a rich cultural background that has proven to be an invaluable creative asset to me as an artist and professional. I was one of the original artists of Neopets.com, which went on to become one of the world's most popular children's websites, subsequently bought by Viacom and now reincarnated as the extremely popular online learning website, "ABCMouse". I also served as art director for the Neopets Asia branch, working on site in Singapore. My experience includes all areas of the production pipeline, from character and game design, to merchandise and management. Companies Maeve has worked for include ABC Mouse, Exhibit Designer at Ark Encounter, Disney online, Crowdstar games on Facebook, Nickelodeon, Hallmark, and Disney (The Simpsons).…

Maeve McGrath

Hi:) My name is Maeve McGrath and I have been a working traditional and digital artist since graduating with a BFA in animation from California Institute of the Arts in 2000. Prior to Cal Arts I spent nineteen years overseas in Africa and Asia, developing a rich cultural background that has proven to be an invaluable creative asset to me as an artist and professional. I was one of the original artists of Neopets.com, which went on to become one of the world's most popular children's websites, subsequently bought by Viacom and now reincarnated as the extremely popular online learning website, "ABCMouse". I also served as art director for the Neopets Asia branch, working on site in Singapore. My experience includes all areas of the production pipeline, from character and game design, to merchandise and management. Companies Maeve has worked for include ABC Mouse, Exhibit Designer at Ark Encounter, Disney online, Crowdstar games on Facebook, Nickelodeon, Hallmark, and Disney (The Simpsons).…

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Hi:) My name is Maeve McGrath and I have been a working traditional and digital artist since graduating with a BFA in animation from California Institute of the Arts in 2000. Prior to Cal Arts I spent nineteen years overseas in Africa and Asia, developing a rich cultural background that has proven to be an invaluable creative asset to me as an artist and professional.

I was one of the original artists of Neopets.com, which went on to become one of the world’s most popular children’s websites, subsequently bought by Viacom and now reincarnated as the extremely popular online learning website, “ABCMouse”. I also served as art director for the Neopets Asia branch, working on site in Singapore. My experience includes all areas of the production pipeline, from character and game design, to merchandise and management.

Companies Maeve has worked for include ABC Mouse, Exhibit Designer at Ark Encounter, Disney online, Crowdstar games on Facebook, Nickelodeon, Hallmark, and Disney (The Simpsons).

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Character Layout Artist at Disney’s The Simpsons (Entertainment Partners)
December 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Character layout work for The Simpsons TV show and movie, collaborating with Entertainment Partners to support production across episodic and film projects.
Character Layout Artist at Disney’s The Simpsons
December 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Character layout artist contributing to The Simpsons TV show and movie; collaborated with animation teams on layout and asset design.
Illustrator: Book design and illustration at Friesenpress, Inc.
May 1, 2021 - Present
Book design and illustration responsibilities as part of a publishing team.
Illustrator at Friesenpress, Inc.
May 1, 2021 - Present
Book design and illustration for publisher projects.
Designer: Museum Gift Shop at Cook Museum of Natural History
April 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Museum gift shop design and related visual assets for exhibits and retail spaces.
Designer: Gift Shop at Cook Museum of Natural History
April 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Designer for the Museum of Natural History Gift Shop; created and curated shop visuals and product packaging.
Character Designer for Pilot animation at Bitcubs
January 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Character design for pilot animation projects.
Character Designer at Bitcubs
January 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Character designer for pilot animation.
Color Artist, final exit exhibit for Ark Encounter Theme Park at The Ark Encounter
February 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Color artist for the final exit exhibit at the Ark Encounter theme park.
Color Artist at The Ark Encounter
February 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Color artist for the final exit exhibit at Ark Encounter Theme Park.
Animator/Character Designer, Colortopia Project at Creative Capers Entertainment
February 1, 2015 - May 1, 2015
Animator and character design work for Colortopia Project, including animation and design tasks.
Animator/Character Designer at Creative Capers Entertainment
February 1, 2015 - May 1, 2015
Animator and character designer for Colortopia Project, including animation and design work.
Character Animator/Designer, “Rainbow Brite” at Hallmark/Feeln’
August 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Character animation and design for the Rainbow Brite project.
Character Animator/Designer at Hallmark/Feeln
August 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Character animator/designer for Rainbow Brite project.
Character Designer at ABC Mouse, Pocket Gems, Popples, Bitcubs, Saeshe, Inc, Blue and Gold Ventures, Animax, Spyder Surfboards, Old Guys Rule
January 1, 2011 - Present
Character designer for multiple clients and products; contributes to concept and asset design across platforms.
Character Designer/Animator; Asset and character design at Disney Interactive/Bubbles Studio
December 1, 2010 - August 1, 2014
Character designer/animator; asset and character design for Disney’s Pixie Hollow.
Character Designer/game asset design at Crowdstar/Facebook
September 1, 2010 - September 1, 2014
Character designer and game asset design for a Facebook online game community.
Character Designer / Game Asset Designer at Crowdstar/Facebook
September 1, 2010 - September 1, 2014
Character designer and game asset design for Facebook online game community.
Character Designer for National Football League Virtual World at Brandissimo!
July 1, 2010 - September 1, 2010
Character design work for NFL Virtual World experiences.
Character Designer at Brandissimo!
July 1, 2010 - September 1, 2010
Character designer for National Football League Virtual World.
Character Layout Artist for 'The Simpsons Movie' and 'The Simpsons' season 19 and 20 at Film Roman/Starz
October 1, 2006 - October 1, 2009
Character layout artist for The Simpsons Movie and related TV seasons.
Character Layout Artist at Film Roman/Starz
October 1, 2006 - October 1, 2009
Character layout artist for The Simpsons Movie and The Simpsons TV seasons 19 and 20.
Lead Artist; On site training, style guide and supervisor of artists at Neopets, Inc. (Singapore)
February 1, 2006 - August 1, 2006
Lead artist in Singapore, on-site training, style guides, supervision, and coordination with LA office.
Lead Artist at Neopets, Inc., Singapore
February 1, 2006 - August 1, 2006
Lead artist; on-site training, style guide and supervision of artists at Singapore office; manage artwork production for monthly magazine and US tour.
Animator/Character Designer; game assets, merchandise and trading card design at Neopets, Inc. (Los Angeles)
June 1, 2001 - August 1, 2006
Animator/character designer; developed game assets, merchandise, trading cards; voice over and immersive advertising assets.
Animator/Character Designer at Neopets, Inc, Los Angeles, California
June 1, 2001 - August 1, 2006
Animator/character designer; game assets, merchandise and trading card design; voice over and immersive advertising assets (McDonald’s Happy Meals, General Mills).
Internship: Creative development for pilot series at Klasky-Csupo
September 1, 2000 - May 1, 2001
Creative development internship for pilot series.
Intern at Klasky-Csupo
September 1, 2000 - May 1, 2001
Internship: Creative development for pilot series.

Education

BFA Degree, Character Animation at California Institute of the Arts
September 1, 1996 - June 1, 2000
BFA in Character Animation at California Institute of the Arts
September 1, 1996 - June 1, 2000

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Gaming, Retail