Hi, I'm Kiran Patel, an illustrator and visual development artist passionate about character animation and storytelling. I currently study at California Institute of the Arts in the Character Animation Program and have gained experience as a freelance illustrator and designer. I enjoy bringing characters to life through stop-motion animation and creating unique design work tailored to each client or project. I'm also involved in campus life as an officer, organizing events and managing social media. I have a strong foundation in traditional and digital illustration techniques, and I continually aim to improve my skills while supporting and inspiring others along the way.

Hi, I'm Kiran Patel, an illustrator and visual development artist passionate about character animation and storytelling. I currently study at California Institute of the Arts in the Character Animation Program and have gained experience as a freelance illustrator and designer. I enjoy bringing characters to life through stop-motion animation and creating unique design work tailored to each client or project. I'm also involved in campus life as an officer, organizing events and managing social media. I have a strong foundation in traditional and digital illustration techniques, and I continually aim to improve my skills while supporting and inspiring others along the way.

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Hi, I’m Kiran Patel, an illustrator and visual development artist passionate about character animation and storytelling. I currently study at California Institute of the Arts in the Character Animation Program and have gained experience as a freelance illustrator and designer. I enjoy bringing characters to life through stop-motion animation and creating unique design work tailored to each client or project.

I’m also involved in campus life as an officer, organizing events and managing social media. I have a strong foundation in traditional and digital illustration techniques, and I continually aim to improve my skills while supporting and inspiring others along the way.

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Language

English
Fluent
Gujarati
Advanced
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Campus Life Officer at California Institute of the Arts
September 1, 2023 - Present
Communicated office responsibilities, encouraged an inviting environment for students, and organized events throughout the semester. Managed social media by creating digital and physical marketing materials to promote events.
Sales Associate at Industry of All Nations
January 31, 2024 - July 25, 2025
Managed store inventory and brand aesthetic at the IOAN Hayes Valley location. Fulfilled online orders and communicated with the IOAN team to manage the online storefront.
Freelance Lead Designer at Sundown in the Old West
December 31, 2022 - July 25, 2025
Created character explorations, turnarounds, pose and expression sheets, and stop-motion puppets. Designed facial expression shapes to communicate main character's emotions in stop-motion. Created illustrative work to assist storytelling alongside stop-motion animation.
Art Teacher at Ichen Art Academy
August 31, 2022 - July 25, 2025
Taught elementary school students fundamentals of animation and art through weekly projects including painting, collage, claymation, and puppet animation.
Freelance Illustrator
January 1, 2020 - Present
Created illustrative or design work unique to each client/project. Maintained constant communication with customers to meet their needs.

Education

High School Diploma at Mission San Jose High School
August 1, 2017 - June 30, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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