I am Keena Kleven, a creative illustrator with a deep passion for originality and collaboration, which I infuse into every piece I create. I specialize in multimedia design, combining character creation, animation, and motion graphics to deliver engaging visual content. My work spans video games, educational materials, and freelance illustration, reflecting my versatile skills and dedication to quality. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Brigham Young University and diverse professional experiences ranging from designing characters and UI for video games to producing multimedia curriculum videos for an online Christian homeschool program, I bring a comprehensive understanding of art and design to all my projects. I thrive in collaborative environments and aim to make a meaningful impact through my art.

Keena Kleven

I am Keena Kleven, a creative illustrator with a deep passion for originality and collaboration, which I infuse into every piece I create. I specialize in multimedia design, combining character creation, animation, and motion graphics to deliver engaging visual content. My work spans video games, educational materials, and freelance illustration, reflecting my versatile skills and dedication to quality. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Brigham Young University and diverse professional experiences ranging from designing characters and UI for video games to producing multimedia curriculum videos for an online Christian homeschool program, I bring a comprehensive understanding of art and design to all my projects. I thrive in collaborative environments and aim to make a meaningful impact through my art.

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I am Keena Kleven, a creative illustrator with a deep passion for originality and collaboration, which I infuse into every piece I create. I specialize in multimedia design, combining character creation, animation, and motion graphics to deliver engaging visual content. My work spans video games, educational materials, and freelance illustration, reflecting my versatile skills and dedication to quality.

With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Brigham Young University and diverse professional experiences ranging from designing characters and UI for video games to producing multimedia curriculum videos for an online Christian homeschool program, I bring a comprehensive understanding of art and design to all my projects. I thrive in collaborative environments and aim to make a meaningful impact through my art.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Multimedia Designer at Educate For Life
May 1, 2022 - Present
Responsible for the end-to-end design and production of curriculum videos for an online Christian homeschool program. Work included character creation and animation, motion graphics, audio editing, video animation, and illustrations for published educational materials.
Illustrator at Latitude
September 30, 2021 - August 26, 2025
Designed and illustrated the visual aesthetics of video games, including characters, user interface elements, logos, and animated characters.
Illustrator and Animator at Brigham Young University
September 30, 2020 - August 26, 2025
Illustrated and animated for a children’s video game app (Number Ninjas). Designed and developed characters, animated characters, inked comics for the storyline, and designed user interface for the game.
Freelance Illustrator at Book Cover
July 31, 2015 - August 26, 2025
Hired to design and illustrate the cover for a novel using both traditional art supplies and digital software (Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator).

Education

Bachelors of Fine Arts at Brigham Young University
August 1, 2015 - April 30, 2020
Diploma at North Sanpete High School
August 1, 2011 - May 31, 2015

Qualifications

Utah State Capitol Art Contest Painting - Second Place
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
Regents Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
Sterling Scholar
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization