I am a traditional and digital artist with a BFA in animation from CalArts. Growing up across Africa and Asia enriched my perspective and fuels my creative approach to character design, illustration, and visual storytelling. Over the years I’ve collaborated with major studios and brands—The Simpsons, Disney Interactive, Nickelodeon, ABC Mouse, and many museums and theme parks—delivering character layouts, designs, and artwork for TV, film, and interactive experiences. I thrive in collaborative environments and bring a cross-cultural sensibility, strong craft, and a passion for storytelling to every project.

Maeve McGrath

I am a traditional and digital artist with a BFA in animation from CalArts. Growing up across Africa and Asia enriched my perspective and fuels my creative approach to character design, illustration, and visual storytelling. Over the years I’ve collaborated with major studios and brands—The Simpsons, Disney Interactive, Nickelodeon, ABC Mouse, and many museums and theme parks—delivering character layouts, designs, and artwork for TV, film, and interactive experiences. I thrive in collaborative environments and bring a cross-cultural sensibility, strong craft, and a passion for storytelling to every project.

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I am a traditional and digital artist with a BFA in animation from CalArts. Growing up across Africa and Asia enriched my perspective and fuels my creative approach to character design, illustration, and visual storytelling.

Over the years I’ve collaborated with major studios and brands—The Simpsons, Disney Interactive, Nickelodeon, ABC Mouse, and many museums and theme parks—delivering character layouts, designs, and artwork for TV, film, and interactive experiences. I thrive in collaborative environments and bring a cross-cultural sensibility, strong craft, and a passion for storytelling to every project.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

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 at Friesenpress, Inc.
May 1, 2021 - Present
Book design and illustration for publisher projects.
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.
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 at Bitcubs
January 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Character designer for pilot animation.
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 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 at Hallmark/Feeln
August 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Character animator/designer for Rainbow Brite project.
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/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 at Brandissimo!
July 1, 2010 - September 1, 2010
Character designer for National Football League Virtual World.
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 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 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).
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

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Industry Experience

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