Hi, I'm Tzvi Kogan, a passionate and dynamic character animator with a strong background in animation and storyboarding. I love bringing characters to life through creative and innovative 2D animation and have experience working on diverse projects, from television commercials to children's book illustrations. I am always excited to explore new challenges and collaborate with talented teams to create memorable animated stories. With a solid educational background from the Rhode Island School of Design and the California Institute of the Arts, I've developed my skills in character animation, design, and visual development. I'm also bilingual in Spanish and English, which helps me connect with a wider audience. Whether working as a lead illustrator or co-teaching animation classes, I strive to deliver high-quality work and inspire creativity in others.

Tzvi Kogan

Hi, I'm Tzvi Kogan, a passionate and dynamic character animator with a strong background in animation and storyboarding. I love bringing characters to life through creative and innovative 2D animation and have experience working on diverse projects, from television commercials to children's book illustrations. I am always excited to explore new challenges and collaborate with talented teams to create memorable animated stories. With a solid educational background from the Rhode Island School of Design and the California Institute of the Arts, I've developed my skills in character animation, design, and visual development. I'm also bilingual in Spanish and English, which helps me connect with a wider audience. Whether working as a lead illustrator or co-teaching animation classes, I strive to deliver high-quality work and inspire creativity in others.

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Hi, I’m Tzvi Kogan, a passionate and dynamic character animator with a strong background in animation and storyboarding. I love bringing characters to life through creative and innovative 2D animation and have experience working on diverse projects, from television commercials to children’s book illustrations. I am always excited to explore new challenges and collaborate with talented teams to create memorable animated stories.

With a solid educational background from the Rhode Island School of Design and the California Institute of the Arts, I’ve developed my skills in character animation, design, and visual development. I’m also bilingual in Spanish and English, which helps me connect with a wider audience. Whether working as a lead illustrator or co-teaching animation classes, I strive to deliver high-quality work and inspire creativity in others.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Animation Department Lead at Shelley Whitman
April 1, 2025 - Present
Led and directed an animation art department team in the creation of high-quality television commercials.
Character Animator at BuzzFeed
October 31, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Developed creative and innovative 2D character animation sequences for social media.
Character Animator at Ploom Supps
October 1, 2024 - Present
2D animated a variety of characters for a traditional animation project.
Lead Illustrator at Edward & Penny Nadel
July 1, 2019 - Present
Published several books and delivered high-quality illustrations within tight deadlines to satisfy client needs.
Character Animator at NAMU Stories
September 30, 2022 - July 29, 2025
2D animated various characters, maintaining design consistency and successfully applying animation principles.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Rhode Island School of Design
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education