Michael Kilgore

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I’m Michael Kilgore, a creative illustrator and graphic designer with 20+ years of experience crafting engaging visuals for diverse audiences.

About

I’m Michael Kilgore, a creative illustrator and graphic designer with 20+ years of experience crafting engaging visuals for diverse audiences. I specialize in kid-friendly illustration, brand-elevating print and digital design, and animation, with a strong focus on visual storytelling and production-ready deliverables.

I’ve collaborated with teams to manage projects end to end—from concept to final files—using Adobe Creative Cloud tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and InDesign. I’ve also produced depth maps and visual effects work for major 3D film conversions and created custom caricature portraits that enhance guest experiences and drive positive results.

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  • Joined November 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Education

Projects · 16

Cover for Red the Fire Truck, a forty-page children's book illustrated by Kilgore Art and Design

  • Freelance Digital Illustrator

Freelance digital painting commission

  • Animator
  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator

Work experience· 5 roles

Depth Artist · Legend 3DOct 2010 – Oct 2010 · 1 mo

Supported 3D conversion of feature films by creating depth maps and isolating visual elements for compositing. Collaborated with compositors and supervisors to ensure depth accuracy and visual continuity. Maintained organized production files, naming conventions, and asset management to streamline collaboration and workflow efficiency.

Compositor · Legend 3DJul 2010 – Oct 2010 · 4 mos

Collaborated with production and visual effects teams to deliver seamless 3D film conversions for feature projects, including Shrek 2 and Shrek 3. Utilized After Effects and industry-standard tools to remove visual artifacts, rotoscope elements, and composite layers for depth and realism. Ensured color, lighting, and perspective consistency across frames and scenes. Coordinated deadlines and client specifications under tight timeframes and helped optimize post-production workflows.

Depth ArtistMar 2010 – Jun 2010 · 4 mos

Facilitated 3D conversion for feature films by constructing detailed depth maps and isolating critical elements for compositing. Refined scene realism using proprietary software to create immersive, lifelike visual effects. Collaborated with compositors and creative supervisors to align artistic vision with technical execution for on-schedule completion, supported consistent depth accuracy across complex, multi-layered sequences, and streamlined asset management through structured project file organization.

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, & Animator · Kilgore Art and DesignJan 2010 – Present · 16 yrs 11 mos
Caricature Artist · Kaman's Art Shoppes / San Diego ZooMay 2009 – Feb 2010 · 10 mos

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Graphics and Animation (High Honors) · ITT Technical Institute2006 – 2010

Certifications and awards· 5

Adobe Creative Suite Mastery (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)2030 – 2025
Digital Illustration & Blender Animation Techniques2030 – 2025
Advanced Color Theory, Print Production, and CMYK Management2005 – 2025
Typography & Layout Design Workshop2005 – 2025

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