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Hi, I’m Michael Kilgore, a creative graphic designer and illustrator based in San Antonio, Texas. I turn concepts into print and digital materials that strengthen brand recognition, balancing artistic vision with production precision. I collaborate with marketing and sales teams to ensure designs are visually captivating and aligned with strategic goals, delivering CMYK- and Pantone-ready files with clean bleeds and crop marks.\n\nI’ve designed brochures, banners, postcards, signage, and illustrated visuals for children’s books, comics, and graphic novels. I stay current on print production trends and digital media, blending fresh ideas with solid craft to tell compelling stories across multiple projects.
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Work Experience
Graphic Designer & Animator at Kilgore Art and Design
January 1, 2010 - November 1, 2025Designs and produces high-quality print and digital materials (brochures, banners, postcards, signage) that strengthen client brand identity and engagement. Produces production-ready files in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign with CMYK, Pantone, bleed, and crop marks. Manages project scheduling, client communication, vendor coordination, and cost estimation to ensure smooth production workflows. Partners with marketing and sales teams to align creative concepts with strategic goals, ensuring designs that are visually captivating and purpose-driven. Translates client objectives into cohesive visual stories while managing budgets, deadlines, and deliverables across multiple projects. Keeps up with trends in print production and digital design to enhance brand storytelling.
Compositor at Legend 3D
October 1, 2010 - October 1, 2010Collaborated 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 Artist at Legend 3D
October 1, 2010 - October 1, 2010Supported 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.
Caricature Artist at Kaman’s Art Shoppes / San Diego Zoo
August 1, 2010 - August 1, 2010Created caricature artwork for visitors at the San Diego Zoo under Kaman’s Art Shoppes.
Graphic Designer & Animator at Kilgore Art and Design
January 1, 2010 - November 12, 2025Designs and produces high-quality print and digital materials, including brochures, banners, postcards, and signage, that strengthen client brand identity and engagement. Applies Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign for color-correct, production-ready files meeting CMYK, Pantone, bleed, and crop mark specifications. Oversees day-to-day operations, including project scheduling, client communication, vendor coordination, and cost estimation to ensure smooth production workflows. Partners with marketing and sales teams to align creative concepts with strategic goals. Translates client objectives into clear, cohesive visual stories while managing budgets, deadlines, and deliverables across multiple projects. Researches trends in print production and design to integrate fresh ideas into materials.
Graphic Designer & Animator at Kilgore Art and Design
January 1, 2010 - November 28, 2025Designs and produces high-quality print and digital materials, including brochures, banners, postcards, and signage, to strengthen client brand identity and engagement. Applies Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign to color-correct and produce production-ready files meeting CMYK, Pantone, bleed, and crop-mark specifications. Oversees daily operations such as project scheduling, client communication, vendor coordination, and cost estimation to ensure smooth production workflows. Partners with marketing and sales teams to align creative concepts with strategic goals, delivering designs that are visually captivating and purpose-driven. Translates client objectives into cohesive visual stories while managing budgets, deadlines, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects.
Caricature Artist at Kaman’s Art Shoppes / San Diego Zoo
August 31, 2010 - August 31, 2010Created caricature drawings for tourist customers using Markette permanent markers and Prismacolor. Upsold matting and framing options to enhance sales.
Graphic Designer, Illustrator, & Animator at Kilgore Art and Design
January 1, 2010 - PresentDesigned and produced high-quality print and digital materials, including brochures, banners, postcards, and signage; applied Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign to produce color-correct, production-ready files meeting CMYK, Pantone, bleed, and crop mark specifications; oversaw day-to-day operations, including project scheduling, client communication, vendor coordination, and cost estimation; partnered with marketing and sales teams to align creative concepts with strategic goals; translated client objectives into cohesive visual stories; researched trends in print production and design innovation; illustrated visuals with vivid colors for children's books, comic art and graphic novels.
Caricature Artist at Kaman's Art Shoppes / San Diego Zoo
June 1, 2009 - March 1, 2010Created caricature drawings for tourist customers using Markette permanent markers and Prismacolor art sticks; upsold customers on matting and framing options to enhance presentation and sales.
Education
Associate of Arts in Graphics and Animation at ITT Technical Institute
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025Associate of Arts in Graphics and Animation at ITT Technical Institute, San Diego, CA
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025Associate of Arts in Graphics and Animation at ITT Technical Institute
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025Associate of Arts, Graphics and Animation at ITT Technical Institute
August 1, 2008 - March 1, 2010Qualifications
Adobe Creative Suite Mastery (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025Digital Illustration & Blender Animation Techniques
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025Advanced Color Theory, Print Production, and CMYK Management
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025Typography & Layout Design Workshop
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025Adobe Creative Suite Mastery (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025Digital Illustration & Blender Animation Techniques
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025Advanced Color Theory, Print Production, and CMYK Management
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025Typography & Layout Design Workshop
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025Project Coordination and Workflow Efficiency for Creative Teams
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025Adobe Creative Suite Mastery (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025Digital Illustration & Blender Animation Techniques
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025Advanced Color Theory, Print Production, and CMYK
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025Typography & Layout Design Workshop
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025Project Coordination and Workflow Efficiency for Creative Teams
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025Adobe Creative Suite Mastery (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026Digital Illustration & Blender Animation Techniques
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026Advanced Color Theory, Print Production, and CMYK Management
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026Typography & Layout Design Workshop
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026Project Coordination and Workflow Efficiency for Creative Teams
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education
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