Hi, I'm Katie Kirschner, a dedicated 2D Animator and Motion Designer with over 12 years of experience working across television, advertising, and live theater. Skilled in both rigged and traditional 2D animation pipelines, I bring a strong background in digital painting and versatile stylistic approaches to every project. I pride myself on adaptability, professionalism, and clear communication within fast-paced team environments. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege to contribute my animation talents to various high-profile projects, including work for Warner Bros, NBC, Nick Jr., and Adult Swim, spanning character animation, prop design, and hand-drawn effects. I also support community efforts outside animation as a volunteer at a cat adoption center. Excited to continue crafting engaging animated stories and designs that resonate with audiences.

Katie Kirschner

Hi, I'm Katie Kirschner, a dedicated 2D Animator and Motion Designer with over 12 years of experience working across television, advertising, and live theater. Skilled in both rigged and traditional 2D animation pipelines, I bring a strong background in digital painting and versatile stylistic approaches to every project. I pride myself on adaptability, professionalism, and clear communication within fast-paced team environments. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege to contribute my animation talents to various high-profile projects, including work for Warner Bros, NBC, Nick Jr., and Adult Swim, spanning character animation, prop design, and hand-drawn effects. I also support community efforts outside animation as a volunteer at a cat adoption center. Excited to continue crafting engaging animated stories and designs that resonate with audiences.

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Hi, I’m Katie Kirschner, a dedicated 2D Animator and Motion Designer with over 12 years of experience working across television, advertising, and live theater. Skilled in both rigged and traditional 2D animation pipelines, I bring a strong background in digital painting and versatile stylistic approaches to every project. I pride myself on adaptability, professionalism, and clear communication within fast-paced team environments.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege to contribute my animation talents to various high-profile projects, including work for Warner Bros, NBC, Nick Jr., and Adult Swim, spanning character animation, prop design, and hand-drawn effects. I also support community efforts outside animation as a volunteer at a cat adoption center. Excited to continue crafting engaging animated stories and designs that resonate with audiences.

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Work Experience

2D Animator at Warner Bros/The CW
December 31, 2021 - August 16, 2025
Animated characters using rigged and traditional pipelines, utilizing custom rigs, lip sync, and performance techniques. Finalized shots with clean-up and polish in fast-paced team-based environments.
2D Animator at Nick Jr. (Encantos)
December 31, 2020 - August 16, 2025
Created animations using rigged and traditional 2D pipelines contributing to projects from 2019 to 2020.
2D Animator at Late Night Cartoons, Inc./CBS
December 31, 2020 - August 16, 2025
Produced rigged and traditional animation for characters including lip sync and performance from 2018 to 2020.
2D Animator at Mike Perry Studio/Comedy Central
December 31, 2017 - August 16, 2025
Animated segments for "Broad City: Mushrooms" episode using rigged and traditional techniques.
2D Animator at Curious Pictures/Nick Jr.
December 31, 2013 - August 16, 2025
Animated characters between 2012 and 2013 using both rigged and traditional pipelines with custom rigs, lip sync, and performance focus.
Prop Designer at Shadow Machine/Adult Swim, Apple TV+
December 31, 2022 - August 16, 2025
Designed full-color props collaborating with art directors and created hand-drawn FX such as smoke, sparkles, and liquids to enhance storytelling for shows including "Tuca & Bertie" and "The After Party: Zoë" between 2020 and 2022.
Projection Animation & Design at Various Clients (Tyler Childers, Hootie & the Blowfish, James Taylor)
January 1, 2017 - Present
Produced animated content and assets for Broadway, national tours and international stages, matched visual style to director and designer vision in fast-paced collaborations from 2017 to 2025.
Advertising & Motion Graphics Animator at Antidote FX and other clients
December 31, 2022 - August 16, 2025
Produced animation and motion graphics for editorial, branded content, and interactive media clients such as United Way of NYC, Marriott Bonvoy, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Disney Interactive, and Google. Adapted to shifting timelines, feedback and evolving campaign goals from 2012 to 2022.
Clean Up Artist at Dream Factory Animation / Flickerlab
December 31, 2013 - August 16, 2025
Produced hand-drawn in-betweens and performed clean-up using Flash for TV and commercial animation. Supported final line quality under tight production schedules in projects including "Uncle Grandpa" and Colgate Tooth Defenders in 2012 and 2013.
Animation Intern at Augenblick Studios / Bunko Studios
December 31, 2010 - August 16, 2025
Assisted animation production with hand-drawn in-betweens and final color/linework using Flash and Photoshop for projects including "Ugly Americans" and "Sid the Science Kid" in 2010.
2D Animator at Warner Bros / The CW
December 31, 2021 - August 16, 2025
Animated characters using rigged and traditional pipelines, custom rigs, lip sync, and performance. Finalized shots with clean-up and polish in fast-paced, team-based environments.
2D Animator at Nick Jr.
December 31, 2020 - August 16, 2025
Developed rigged and traditional 2D animations with custom rigs and lip sync for 'Canticos' and 'Team Umizoomi'.
2D Animator at Late Night Cartoons, Inc./CBS
December 31, 2020 - August 16, 2025
Animated characters with focus on rigged and traditional pipelines, managing lip sync and performance for the series 'Our Cartoon President'.
2D Animator at Mike Perry Studio / Comedy Central
December 31, 2017 - August 16, 2025
Contributed animation for 'Broad City: Mushrooms' episode using rigged and traditional animation techniques.
Prop Designer at Shadow Machine / Adult Swim, Apple TV+
December 31, 2022 - August 16, 2025
Designed full-color props collaborating with art directors for 'Tuca & Bertie' and 'The After Party', creating hand-drawn FX like smoke, sparkles, and liquids to enhance visual storytelling.
Projection Animation & Design at Various Broadway and National Tours
December 31, 2025 - August 16, 2025
Created animated content and assets for Broadway and national tours, including painted environments, character animation, and motion graphics matching directors' and designers' visions in fast-paced collaborations.
Advertising & Motion Graphics at Various Agencies including Antidote FX, Psyop, MRM/McCann, Mixtape Club, Small Planet
December 31, 2022 - August 16, 2025
Produced animation and motion graphics for branded content, editorial features, and interactive media adapting to changing timelines and evolving campaign goals for clients like United Way NYC, Marriott Bonvoy, Google, Disney, and Verizon.
Clean Up Artist at Dream Factory Animation, Flickerlab
December 31, 2013 - August 16, 2025
Produced hand-drawn inbetweens and performed clean-up using Flash for TV and commercial animation, ensuring final line quality and consistency under tight production schedules.
Animation Intern at AUGENblick Studios, Bunko Studios
December 31, 2010 - August 16, 2025
Assisted animation production with hand-drawn inbetweens and final color/linework using Flash and Photoshop.

Education

BFA, Film 2D Animation Concentration at Pratt Institute
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
BFA, Film 2D Animation Concentration at Pratt Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Additional Training at Concept Design Academy (Storyboarding, Story Development, Anatomy, Figure Drawing)
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2025
Storyboarding, Story Development, Anatomy, Figure Drawing Training
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization