Creative storyteller and visual artist with a passion for books, narrative design, and collaboration. SVA graduate with experience in comics, illustration, and creative direction -- blending visual literacy with marketing insight Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

Madi Kennedy

Creative storyteller and visual artist with a passion for books, narrative design, and collaboration. SVA graduate with experience in comics, illustration, and creative direction -- blending visual literacy with marketing insight Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

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Creative storyteller and visual artist with a passion for books, narrative design, and collaboration. SVA graduate with experience in comics, illustration, and creative direction – blending visual literacy with marketing insight

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Developmental Illustrator & Designer at Freelance Artist
May 31, 2020 - September 1, 2025
Coordinated with writers, small businesses, and creative teams to bring ideas to life through illustration, character design, branding, and visual storytelling. Provided concept art and visual development for various media including comics, editorial content, and promotional materials. Managed multiple clients and deadlines with strong collaboration, communication, and adaptability.
Freelance Illustrator & Designer at Dream Arc Studios
August 31, 2025 - Present
Collaborated with the art and animation teams to develop character, environment, and prop illustrations that fit with the visual style and narrative of a feature-length animated film. Designed and refined key concept art, turnarounds, and visual references to guide animators and storyboard artists through production. Worked closely with directors, production designers, and storyboard artists to create story beats, designs, and marketing materials. Adapted to feedback efficiently in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining quality standards and meeting deadlines.
Independent Webcomic Creator at Webtoon Canvas
August 28, 2022 - June 26, 2023
Wrote, illustrated, and published an episodic webcomic with over 3,000 readers. Maintained a consistent release schedule and engaged with readers through social media. Managed all aspects of content creation and promotion while improving storytelling, pacing, and visual design for digital platforms.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at School of Visual Arts (SVA) - New York, NY
September 14, 2020 - May 20, 2024

Qualifications

Bob Guglielmo Memorial Award for Thesis Project Production
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Gaming