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I am Ethan Anderson, a passionate and award-winning illustrator based in Chicago. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts focusing on Animation and Illustration from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, I have a strong background in illustration and graphic design, having freelanced on diverse projects such as comic layouts, storybook illustration, and ad campaigns. I am dedicated to blending creativity and technical skill to produce compelling visual stories. I have led design work on several national and international award-winning animated shorts and worked with brands such as Spotify, March for Our Lives, the Food Network, and Starbursts. My work spans character design, storyboarding, and fabricating unique visual concepts across animation and illustration.
Experience Level
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Work Experience
Director and Lead Look Designer at Horatio Studio
January 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025Director and lead look designer of national and international award-winning shorts 'A Guest From Elsewhere,' 'Man Made,' and 'Tentacle Juice'. Also served as poster, web designer, and environmental designer for the award-winning animated short 'A Bird Hit My Window and Now I’m a Lesbian' directed by Carmela Murphy and AJ Dubler, which gained 5 million views across platforms. Pitch artist and graphic designer for opening sequence of 'Astronuts Episode 1 Pilot: Return to Earth'.
Pitch Artist and Graphic Designer at Horatio Studio
January 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025Created opening sequence pitch art and graphic design for 'Astronuts Episode 1 Pilot: Return to Earth'.
Poster, Web Designer, and Environmental Designer at Horatio Studio
January 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025Contributed to the award-winning animated short 'A Bird Hit My Window and Now I’m a Lesbian' as poster, web, and environmental designer; project gained 5 million views across platforms.
Director and lead look designer at Horatio Studio
January 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025Directed and designed the look of national and international award-winning shorts 'A Guest From Elsewhere,' 'Man Made,' and 'Tentacle Juice'. Also served as poster, web designer, and environmental designer for the award-winning animated short 'A Bird Hit My Window and Now I’m a Lesbian,' directed by Carmela Murphy and AJ Dubler (5 million views across platforms).
Animation Character Designer at Horatio Studio
January 1, 2025 - September 3, 2025Lead character designer for national and international award-winning animated shorts including “A Guest From Elsewhere,” “Man Made,” and “Tentacle Juice.” Designed characters and environments for the animated short “A Bird Hit My Window and Now I’m a Lesbian,” directed by Carmela Murphy and AJ Dubler. Also served as character designer and storyboard artist for the opening sequence of “Astronuts Episode 1 Pilot: Return to Earth.”
Food Network Artist Turn Card Content at Food Network / Turn Card Content
December 30, 2024 - September 2, 2025Concept development for Food Network’s “Outrageous Pumpkins” seasons 4 and 5, including large figurative pumpkin sculptures up to 1,700 lbs for 10 episodes. Champion of season 5 “Outrageous Pumpkins All Stars.” Additional work for Food Network, Max, Discovery, Turn Card Content, WGN TV, and WGN News.
Illustrator and Graphic Designer Freelance at Freelance
December 30, 2024 - September 2, 2025Designed for projects including “From a Place Beyond Time,” comic layouts for “Japanese Beetles,” and logo designs for Endless Flow, Exodus Art Collective, Lloyd’s KC Hot Sauce, and Stallion Collab. Created album cover art such as “Cold” by the Arsonists and “First Images” by Keaton Hoy.
Illustrator and Graphic Designer at Freelance
August 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025Digital designer for print, web promotion, and streaming services; Designer for 'From a Place Beyond Time'; Comic layout artist for 'Japanese Beetles'; Logo design for Endless Flow, Exodus Art Collective, Lloyd’s KC Hot Sauce, and Stallion Collab; Album cover art including 'Cold' by the Arsonists and 'First Images' by Keaton Hoy.
Illustrator and Graphic Designer at Freelance
August 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025Digital designer for print, web promotion, and streaming services; designer for 'From a Place Beyond Time'; comic layout artist for 'Japanese Beetles'; logo design for Endless Flow, Exodus Art Collective, Lloyd’s KC Hot Sauce, Stallion Collab; album cover art for 'Cold' by the Arsonists and 'First Images' by Keaton Hoy.
Turn Card Content Artist at Turn Card Content
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025Concept development for 'Outrageous Pumpkins' seasons 4 and 5 on Food Network; Additional work for Food Network, Max, Discovery, Turn Card Content, WGN TV, and WGN News.
Visual Development at Tony Gold Studio
January 1, 2024 - PresentVisual development and fabricator for March for Our Lives; Pitch artist and head of fabrication for satirical politician pull-string doll line; Starburst web ad designer targeted towards Pinterest engagement; In charge of research and development creating boards and samples for commercial projects.
Turn Card Content Artist at Turn Card Content
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025Concept development for 'Outrageous Pumpkins' seasons 4 and 5 on Food Network; additional work for Food Network, Max, Discovery, Turn Card Content, WGN TV, and WGN News.
Visual Development at Tony Gold Studio
January 1, 2024 - PresentVisual development and fabrication for March for Our Lives project; head of fabrication for satirical politician pull-string doll line; Starburst web ad designer; led research and development creating boards and samples for commercial projects.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024Bachelor of Fine Arts at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024Bachelor of Fine Arts at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024Qualifications
New York International Children’s Film Festival Nominee
January 1, 2025 - September 3, 2025Wood Carvers Magazine Artist to Watch
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025Raindance New York Best Animation
January 1, 2024 - September 3, 2025Winner of Food Network Outrageous Pumpkins All Stars
January 1, 2024 - September 3, 2025Red Movie Awards Best Animation Winner
January 1, 2024 - September 3, 2025Atlanta Shorts Fest Emerging Filmmaker Award
January 1, 2025 - September 3, 2025SITGES Best Animation
January 1, 2024 - September 3, 2025Annecy Selection
January 1, 2025 - September 3, 2025Architecture Digest Feature
January 1, 2025 - September 3, 2025Independent Shorts Awards - Best Animation, Best Student Director Platinum Award
January 1, 2024 - September 3, 2025Indie Line Best Animation
January 1, 2025 - September 3, 2025Cannes Indie Shorts Selection
January 1, 2024 - September 3, 2025Venice Shorts Selection
January 1, 2024 - September 3, 2025Feel the Reel International - Best Animated Short
January 1, 2024 - September 3, 2025Annecy Selection
January 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025Architecture Digest Feature
January 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025Independent Shorts Awards - Best Animation, Best Student Director Platinum Award
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025Indie Line Best Animation
January 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025Cannes Indie Shorts Selection
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025Venice Shorts Selection
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025Feel the Reel International - Best Animated Short
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025Annecy Selection
January 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025Architecture Digest Feature
January 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025Independent Shorts Awards - Best Animation, Best Student Director Platinum Award
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025Indie Line Best Animation
January 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025Cannes Indie Shorts Selection
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025Venice Shorts Selection
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025Feel the Reel International - Best Animated Short
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services
Experience Level
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