I am a Senior Animation and Visualization Director with deep experience creating cinematic storytelling, VFX, and technical animation for television, streaming, branded content, and science/tech media. I lead end-to-end production and concept development, storyboarding, look development, animation, lighting, and compositing across small agile teams and large multi-vendor pipelines. I translate complex subjects into emotionally engaging visuals and deliver high-impact content for major networks, studios, and global audiences. Emmy-recognized artist with strong traditional art foundations and expert 3D skills, I build robust creative processes and mentor teams to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.

Kevin K. Lane

I am a Senior Animation and Visualization Director with deep experience creating cinematic storytelling, VFX, and technical animation for television, streaming, branded content, and science/tech media. I lead end-to-end production and concept development, storyboarding, look development, animation, lighting, and compositing across small agile teams and large multi-vendor pipelines. I translate complex subjects into emotionally engaging visuals and deliver high-impact content for major networks, studios, and global audiences. Emmy-recognized artist with strong traditional art foundations and expert 3D skills, I build robust creative processes and mentor teams to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.

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I am a Senior Animation and Visualization Director with deep experience creating cinematic storytelling, VFX, and technical animation for television, streaming, branded content, and science/tech media. I lead end-to-end production and concept development, storyboarding, look development, animation, lighting, and compositing across small agile teams and large multi-vendor pipelines.

I translate complex subjects into emotionally engaging visuals and deliver high-impact content for major networks, studios, and global audiences. Emmy-recognized artist with strong traditional art foundations and expert 3D skills, I build robust creative processes and mentor teams to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Staff Animator / Animation Producer at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2025
Created real-time and browser-based media; contributed to Eyes on Earth and Eyes on the Solar System.
Owner / Director / Art Director at Bohemian Grey, Inc.
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2017
Led a boutique animation/VFX studio producing content for television, film, educational media, and major science/tech organizations.
Staff Animator at NASA / JPL
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
Created real-time and browser-based media; contributed to Eyes on Earth and Eyes on the Solar System.
VFX Generalist at MFX
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015
VFX generalist work for multiple projects; contributed to modelin g, texturing, rigging, animation, and compositing.
Creature & Character Animator at Dilated Pixels
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Creature and character animation for various assignments, including television and film.
VFX Generalist at Tiny Juggernaut
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
VFX generalist work for multiple features and broadcast projects.
Traditional Animator / Freelance at Various Clients (Early Career)
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2004
Early career focused on traditional animation, laser show design, clay/stop-motion set design, broadcast graphics, and multimedia content for clients including IBM, Six Flags, and Laserium.

Education

Diploma (Bachelor’s equivalent) at School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Diploma (Bachelor’s equivalent) in Animation & Fine Arts at School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026

Qualifications

Emmy Certificate, Academy of Television Arts & Sciences - Sci‑Fi Channel's Dune
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Silver Telly Award, National Geographic: Alien Deep with Bob Ballard
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
NASA Honor Award - Group Achievement, Visualizations
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
NASA Software Award - Real-time Visualization Development
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
NASA Space Act Award - Technical Achievement for Eyes on Earth
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Seven ILDA Awards - Concept Design + Animation for International Laser Shows
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Dan Dare Limited Crew Jacket - Special Recognition for Traditional Animation Segment
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Education, Professional Services, Other