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Kia ora! I’m Kaz Head, a storyboard and concept artist studying a Bachelor’s Degree in Concept Design at Massey University. Originally from Christchurch, I enjoy using my creative pre-visualisation skills to connect ideas with audiences and ensure that good stories are done justice in their visual and narrative execution. In 2020, I received the industry-selected Ultimate Concept Artist Award from Massey University and Wētā Workshop for innovative design that transcended cultural boundaries. Since then, I have gone on to work throughout the creative pipeline on game and animation projects during my time at university, picking up an accidental specialisation in designing for science fiction along the way.…Kia ora! I’m Kaz Head, a storyboard and concept artist studying a Bachelor’s Degree in Concept Design at Massey University. Originally from Christchurch, I enjoy using my creative pre-visualisation skills to connect ideas with audiences and ensure that good stories are done justice in their visual and narrative execution. In 2020, I received the industry-selected Ultimate Concept Artist Award from Massey University and Wētā Workshop for innovative design that transcended cultural boundaries. Since then, I have gone on to work throughout the creative pipeline on game and animation projects during my time at university, picking up an accidental specialisation in designing for science fiction along the way.

Kaz Head

Storyboard Artist, Animator, Concept Artist, +2

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Kia ora! I’m Kaz Head, a storyboard and concept artist studying a Bachelor’s Degree in Concept Design at Massey University. Originally from Christchurch, I enjoy using my creative pre-visualisation skills to connect ideas with audiences and ensure that good stories are done justice in their visual and narrative execution. In 2020, I received the industry-selected Ultimate Concept Artist Award from Massey University and Wētā Workshop for innovative design that transcended cultural boundaries. Since then, I have gone on to work throughout the creative pipeline on game and animation projects during my time at university, picking up an accidental specialisation in designing for science fiction along the way.…Kia ora! I’m Kaz Head, a storyboard and concept artist studying a Bachelor’s Degree in Concept Design at Massey University. Originally from Christchurch, I enjoy using my creative pre-visualisation skills to connect ideas with audiences and ensure that good stories are done justice in their visual and narrative execution. In 2020, I received the industry-selected Ultimate Concept Artist Award from Massey University and Wētā Workshop for innovative design that transcended cultural boundaries. Since then, I have gone on to work throughout the creative pipeline on game and animation projects during my time at university, picking up an accidental specialisation in designing for science fiction along the way.

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Kia ora! I’m Kaz Head, a storyboard and concept artist studying a Bachelor’s Degree in Concept Design at Massey University. Originally from Christchurch, I enjoy using my creative pre-visualisation skills to connect ideas with audiences and ensure that good stories are done justice in their visual and narrative execution. In 2020, I received the industry-selected Ultimate Concept Artist Award from Massey University and Wētā Workshop for innovative design that transcended cultural boundaries. Since then, I have gone on to work throughout the creative pipeline on game and animation projects during my time at university, picking up an accidental specialisation in designing for science fiction along the way.

Skills

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Storyboard Artist & 2D Animator at Ma Lune

January 1, 2024 - Present

Produced a detailed board sequence and animatic to accurately realize the director’s vision of the script. Engaged in direct consultation and creative problem-solving to resolve deadline conflicts and streamline production according to feedback. Painted multiple backgrounds in accordance with the project’s style and colour guide. Completed the 2D animation, colouring, and camera motion for the film’s introductory sequence.

Freelance at Freelance

January 1, 2025 - Present

Worked throughout the animation production pipeline on short films and trailers, including colouring and background work.

Concept Designer & Asset Artist at Fledgling

January 1, 2024 - Present

Developed and revised concept art for key secondary characters through communication with project leaders; generated preliminary artwork for environmental assets; created final character sprite, portrait, and animation from established concept art in line with the game’s pixel art style and colour palette.

Storyboard Artist & 2D Animator at Crystal Star

January 1, 2025 - Present

Reviewed preliminary board sequence and script, cleaned up existing shots and boarded new sequences for the film’s final animatic; regularly sought and responded to feedback from the director and animators; developed and illustrated full shots including key poses for characters, creatures, key frames for the environment, and composition; prioritized detail and visual clarity in storyboards whilst adhering to deadlines to ensure animators could begin their work on schedule without additional consultation.