I am a passionate and driven visual artist based in New York City, with experience in both the entertainment and advertising industries. I've worked on a variety of projects including animated pilots, commercials, and children’s learning series, collaborating with talented teams and leading projects remotely. I enjoy bringing characters and stories to life with dedication, clarity, and respect. Over the years, I've developed a strong skill set in animation, storyboarding, graphic design, and visual development, contributing to award-winning campaigns and supporting companies through corporate mergers. I am always eager to learn and grow, pushing creative boundaries and delivering high-quality work on schedule.…

Andrew Kaiko

I am a passionate and driven visual artist based in New York City, with experience in both the entertainment and advertising industries. I've worked on a variety of projects including animated pilots, commercials, and children’s learning series, collaborating with talented teams and leading projects remotely. I enjoy bringing characters and stories to life with dedication, clarity, and respect. Over the years, I've developed a strong skill set in animation, storyboarding, graphic design, and visual development, contributing to award-winning campaigns and supporting companies through corporate mergers. I am always eager to learn and grow, pushing creative boundaries and delivering high-quality work on schedule.…

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I am a passionate and driven visual artist based in New York City, with experience in both the entertainment and advertising industries. I’ve worked on a variety of projects including animated pilots, commercials, and children’s learning series, collaborating with talented teams and leading projects remotely. I enjoy bringing characters and stories to life with dedication, clarity, and respect.

Over the years, I’ve developed a strong skill set in animation, storyboarding, graphic design, and visual development, contributing to award-winning campaigns and supporting companies through corporate mergers. I am always eager to learn and grow, pushing creative boundaries and delivering high-quality work on schedule.

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Work Experience

Freelance Director
December 31, 2010 - August 1, 2025
Self-sufficient lead director for an animated pilot, festival submissions, a series pilot, storyboarding, comics, and a re-animate collaboration with around 30 artists. Hired and led remote teams of colleagues with dedication, clarity, diligence, and respect.
Freelance Director
January 1, 2022 - Present
Self-sufficient lead director for an animated pilot, festival submissions, a series pilot, storyboarding, comics, and a re-animate collaboration with around 30 artists. Hired and led remote teams of colleagues with dedication, clarity, diligence, and respect.
General 2D Animator at Goldstrom Media, LLC
December 31, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Brought to life a cast of alphabet characters for a children’s learning series, due out in mobile and kid’s handheld devices soon. Used 2D digital cut-out style animation. Encouraged weekly animation reviews so all animators could evaluate each other's work and adjusted schedules when deadlines were missed.
Graphic Designer at VMLY&R
December 31, 2022 - August 1, 2025
Irreplaceable asset to the Cannes Lions award-winning e-commerce conglomerate’s New York branch, supporting the company through three corporate mergers. Collaborated with directors to help clients become award-winning advertising hubs, raising sales by 20%.
Junior Designer at Geometry Global
December 31, 2018 - August 1, 2025
Learned web and mobile implementation. Created cohesive designs for many clients including Campbell's, Snyder-Lance, CoverGirl, Ford Lincoln, and Pfizer, applied across 360 marketing. Worked well under pressure with tight deadlines, such as completing 30 sketches in three hours for Ford. Expanded duties included storyboarding, print and web design, poster design, video editing, and illustration for mobile games, interactive storybook apps, UI/UX, store display, and client reels.
Animator at G2
December 31, 2014 - August 1, 2025
Started on Pepperidge Farm’s “Goldfish Tales” campaign, spearheading the unique world of Goldfish through website design, game development, and banner animation. Translated animated characters from CGI to digital 2D cut-out for web integration.
Animator at Animation Collective
December 31, 2008 - August 1, 2025
Worked on children’s animated television and web series for Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and Johnson & Johnson. Gained experience working in a team and adapted quickly to the industry. Had a solid background in the twelve animation principles of character acting and storytelling. Promoted to Layout department, improving final edit quality.
Animator at Animation Collective
December 31, 2013 - August 1, 2025
Worked on children’s animated television and web series for Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and Johnson & Johnson. Gained experience working in a team and adapted quickly to the industry. Had a solid background in the twelve animation principles of character acting and storytelling. Promoted to Layout department, improving final edit quality.

Education

BFA at Rhode Island School of Design
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Education