Michael Kilgore has been creating art and graphics with traditional and digital tools for over 20 years, including comic books, children's books, logos, book covers, animations, and motion graphics. The universe is the limit. What can I create for you?

Michael Kilgore

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Michael Kilgore has been creating art and graphics with traditional and digital tools for over 20 years, including comic books, children's books, logos, book covers, animations, and motion graphics. The universe is the limit. What can I create for you?

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Michael Kilgore has been creating art and graphics with traditional and digital tools for over 20 years, including comic books, children’s books, logos, book covers, animations, and motion graphics. The universe is the limit. What can I create for you?

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer & Animator at Kilgore Art and Design
January 1, 2010 - November 1, 2025
Designs 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, 2010
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 Artist at Legend 3D
October 1, 2010 - October 1, 2010
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.
Caricature Artist at Kaman’s Art Shoppes / San Diego Zoo
August 1, 2010 - August 1, 2010
Created 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, 2025
Designs 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, 2025
Designs 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, 2010
Created caricature drawings for tourist customers using Markette permanent markers and Prismacolor. Upsold matting and framing options to enhance sales.

Education

Associate of Arts in Graphics and Animation at ITT Technical Institute
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
Associate of Arts in Graphics and Animation at ITT Technical Institute, San Diego, CA
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Associate of Arts in Graphics and Animation at ITT Technical Institute
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025

Qualifications

Adobe Creative Suite Mastery (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
Digital Illustration & Blender Animation Techniques
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
Advanced Color Theory, Print Production, and CMYK Management
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
Typography & Layout Design Workshop
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
Adobe Creative Suite Mastery (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Digital Illustration & Blender Animation Techniques
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Advanced Color Theory, Print Production, and CMYK Management
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Typography & Layout Design Workshop
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Project Coordination and Workflow Efficiency for Creative Teams
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Adobe Creative Suite Mastery (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
Digital Illustration & Blender Animation Techniques
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
Advanced Color Theory, Print Production, and CMYK
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
Typography & Layout Design Workshop
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
Project Coordination and Workflow Efficiency for Creative Teams
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    uniE621 Neon Crosses book cover
    Book cover for Neon Crosses, created using 2D and 3D elements
    uniE621 The Violet Crow book cover
    The Violet Crow book cover, drawn and colored in Photoshop
    uniE621 Pelagia Film Festival Movie Poster
    Movie poster for a film festival designed using 2D and 3D elements
    uniE621 Red the Fire Truck Cover
    Cover for Red the Fire Truck, a forty-page children's book illustrated by Kilgore Art and Design
    uniE621 Treasure Trove Logo
    Digital logo design using 2D and 3D design elements
    uniE621 Everlasting Media Group Logo
    Logo design and creation for Everlasting Media Group
    uniE621 Duck Wars
    A long time ago, in a money bin far, far away.... DUCK WARS - Episode IV: A New Quack It is a period of civil war. Cartoon spaceships, striking from a hidden clubhouse, have won their first victory against the evil Scrooge McDuck. During the battle, cartoon spies managed to steal secret plans to the Scrooge's ultimate weapon, EPDOT, an armored geodesic dome with enough power to destroy an entire franchise. Pursued by Scrooge McDuck's sinister agents, Princess Minnie races home aboard her starship, custodian of the stolen plans that can save her people and restore freedom to the money bin.... © 2025 Disney & Kilgore Art and Design