Hi, I’m Kayla Brougham, a multidisciplinary artist and designer. I specialize in digital art, character design, branding, and animation, and I love bringing bold ideas to life through thoughtful visuals and storytelling. I thrive in collaborative environments, coordinate across teams, and use tools like Procreate, Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, and After Effects to craft polished work—from posters and merch to animated sequences.

Kayla Brougham

Hi, I’m Kayla Brougham, a multidisciplinary artist and designer. I specialize in digital art, character design, branding, and animation, and I love bringing bold ideas to life through thoughtful visuals and storytelling. I thrive in collaborative environments, coordinate across teams, and use tools like Procreate, Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, and After Effects to craft polished work—from posters and merch to animated sequences.

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Hi, I’m Kayla Brougham, a multidisciplinary artist and designer. I specialize in digital art, character design, branding, and animation, and I love bringing bold ideas to life through thoughtful visuals and storytelling.
I thrive in collaborative environments, coordinate across teams, and use tools like Procreate, Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, and After Effects to craft polished work—from posters and merch to animated sequences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Digital Artist at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2012 - October 30, 2025
Created character designs, branding, and apparel concepts; produced promotional materials; designed for the YouTube channel Game Grumps (two designs) and merch for Donut Moth Charitable Zine; ongoing zine work.
Director at APS
January 1, 2023 - October 30, 2025
Directed the 2023 APS class and contributed as Art Director; coordinated curriculum and project direction.
Art Director / Animator at Hi Road Productions
January 1, 2024 - October 30, 2025
Animation in After Effects; proficient in Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint; knowledge of art techniques; ability to visualize ideas and coordinate with a team in a fast-paced environment.

Education

High School Diploma at Marysville High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Some College Coursework in Art at St. Clair County Community College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor's Degree in Art/Design at Columbia College Chicago
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment