Illustrator, Animator, and Designer. I love bringing your ideas to life! My work includes animated music videos, comics, 3D video game animation, and much more!

Kiki Callaghan

Illustrator, Animator, and Designer. I love bringing your ideas to life! My work includes animated music videos, comics, 3D video game animation, and much more!

Available to hire

Illustrator, Animator, and Designer. I love bringing your ideas to life! My work includes animated music videos, comics, 3D video game animation, and much more!

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Animator, Illustrator, Designer at Freelance
May 1, 2019 - Present
Collaborated with musicians to bring their music video ideas to life—designed, storyboarded, and animated multiple music videos. Worked with a local author to create illustrations for a children’s book. Designed characters for a small business’s branding and marketing. Created a logo and website for a small woman-owned business. Produced watercolor portraits and pet portraits.
Literary Illustrator Intern at Lucky Jefferson
May 1, 2022 - September 6, 2025
Interpreted briefs and created weekly illustrations for articles and poetry to be published in their zine. Collaborated with another illustrator to design their Case for Support document. Worked closely with the editor and incorporated feedback into illustrations.
3D Gameplay Animator at Wax Heart
February 1, 2023 - September 21, 2025
Created 3D gameplay animations in Maya and imported them into Unity. Produced 2D mockups in Photoshop and Harmony to support 3D animations. Participated in playtest reviews to ensure smooth gameplay and provided actionable feedback.
3D Gameplay Animator at Wax Heart
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Opened and prepared studio workspace and art supplies. Assisted with painting instruction. Interacted with kids, parents, and other customers.
Literary Illustrator Intern at Lucky Jefferson
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Interpreted briefs and created weekly illustrations for articles and poetry to be published in their zine. Collaborated with another illustrator to design their Case for Support document. Worked closely with the editor and modified illustrations to incorporate feedback.
Animator, Illustrator, Designer at Freelance
May 1, 2019 - November 20, 2025
Collaborated with musicians to bring their music video ideas to life - designed, storyboarded, and animated multiple music videos. Created illustrations for children's book with a local author. Designed characters for a small business’s branding and marketing. Designed a logo and website for a small woman-owned business. Created watercolor portraits and pet portraits.

Education

BFA Experimental Animation at Laguna College of Art and Design
August 25, 2021 - December 13, 2024
Illustration at University of Edinburgh College of Art
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
BFA in Experimental Animation at Laguna College of Art and Design
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024

Qualifications

BFA Experimental Animation
August 25, 2021 - December 13, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Gaming, Software & Internet
    uniE621 Wedding Card Illustration
    Illustrated several continuous-line drawings for both wedding invitations and wedding signs/decor illustrator
    uniE621 Historical Fantasy Book Cover Illustration
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