Mike Hulyk is a Creative Director and Multi-Media Artist who has worked with Universal, Sony, Capitol Records, Atlantic Records, FOX, iFunny, Disney, PBS, and several other content producers. He specializes in 2D animation, brand development and visual media. Mike has a passion for strong, socially conscious storytelling.

Mike Hulyk

Mike Hulyk is a Creative Director and Multi-Media Artist who has worked with Universal, Sony, Capitol Records, Atlantic Records, FOX, iFunny, Disney, PBS, and several other content producers. He specializes in 2D animation, brand development and visual media. Mike has a passion for strong, socially conscious storytelling.

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Mike Hulyk is a Creative Director and Multi-Media Artist who has worked with Universal, Sony, Capitol Records, Atlantic Records, FOX, iFunny, Disney, PBS, and several other content producers. He specializes in 2D animation, brand development and visual media. Mike has a passion for strong, socially conscious storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Character Animator at KVCR
September 1, 2022 - Present
Lead Character Animator for bilingual educational kids’ program, Learn With Me, for the past three seasons; Served as Lead Character Designer for the program’s run; Thrive in the station’s high-speed, high-demand environment.
Freelance Animator, Illustrator & Concept Artist at Self-Employed / Freelance
August 1, 2015 - Present
Freelance animator with more than a decade of industry experience; clients include Sony, Capitol Records and Atlantic Records; based in Hesperia, CA; focus areas include 2D animation, character design and storyboard art.
Lead Character Animator at KVCR (PBS Station)
September 1, 2022 - Present
Lead Character Animator for the bilingual educational kids’ program 'Learn With Me' for the past three seasons; served as Lead Character Designer for the program's run; excelled in the station's high-speed, high-demand environment.
Freelance Animator at Independent / Freelance
August 1, 2015 - Present
Freelance animator with more than a decade of experience; clients include Sony, Capitol Records and Atlantic Records. Collaborated with artists such as Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj and Meghan Trainor.
Freelance Animator at Freelance
August 1, 2015 - Present
Freelance animator, illustrator, and concept artist delivering 2D animation, character design, and storyboard services to clients, collaborating with teams to bring concepts to life.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Cinema & Photography at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Associate in Arts Degree in English at College of Lake County, Grayslake, Illinois
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Cinema & Photography at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Associate in Arts Degree in English at College of Lake County, Grayslake, Illinois
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Cinema & Photography at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other