Kosta Gregory
Illustrator & Animator
kostagregory@gmail.com / (978) 726-3035
Professional Summary
Illustrator and Animator with 9+ years of experience creating 2D illustration, animation, and motion design across entertainment, agency, freelance, and educational environments. Experienced in visual storytelling, character and prop design, and collaborating with creative teams to deliver polished work for video, web, social, and print. Clients and collaborators include Netflix Animation, Marvel, Saturday Night Live, Starbucks, TBS, educational publishers, and brand-focused agencies.
Illustrator and Animator with 9+ years of experience creating 2D illustration, animation, and motion design across entertainment, agency, freelance, and educational environments. Experienced in visual storytelling, character and prop design, and collaborating with creative teams to deliver polished work for video, web, social, and print. Clients and collaborators include Netflix Animation, Marvel, Saturday Night Live, Starbucks, TBS, educational publishers, and brand-focused agencies.
Experience
Freelance Illustrator & Animator | 2015–Present
Provide illustration, animation, character design, and prop design services for studios, agencies, and publishers. Collaborate with clients, including Netflix Animation, Saturday Night Live, Marvel, TBS, and Phonics Readers, adapting to a wide range of visual styles, audiences, and production workflows.
Provide illustration, animation, character design, and prop design services for studios, agencies, and publishers. Collaborate with clients, including Netflix Animation, Saturday Night Live, Marvel, TBS, and Phonics Readers, adapting to a wide range of visual styles, audiences, and production workflows.
LGND — Illustrator & Animator | 2022–2026
Conceptualize, design, and animate visual and motion design assets for video, web, and social platforms, translating creative direction into clear, engaging visual narratives while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
Conceptualize, design, and animate visual and motion design assets for video, web, and social platforms, translating creative direction into clear, engaging visual narratives while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
Netflix Animation — Freelance 2D Prop / FX Designer | 2021
Created 2D props and FX designs for Carol and the End of the World animated series
Created 2D props and FX designs for Carol and the End of the World animated series
Lakeshore Learning Materials — Contract Concept Illustrator | 2021
Art directed and illustrated a series of Phonics Readers children’s books and developed concept illustrations for educational products.
Art directed and illustrated a series of Phonics Readers children’s books and developed concept illustrations for educational products.
PTC — Illustrator & Animator | 2017–2021
Created storyboards, illustrations, animations, and product visuals to support marketing, instructional, and promotional content across digital platforms.
Created storyboards, illustrations, animations, and product visuals to support marketing, instructional, and promotional content across digital platforms.
Relevant24 — Illustrator | 2015–2017
Produced illustrations, storyboards, and animations for multiple brand social campaigns, balancing creative quality with tight timelines.
Produced illustrations, storyboards, and animations for multiple brand social campaigns, balancing creative quality with tight timelines.
Teaching Experience
Lesley University — Adjunct Professor | 2021–2022
Taught 2D Character Animation and Principles of Animation II, guiding students through acting, movement, timing, and sequential drawing using Adobe Animate while emphasizing strong fundamentals and professional workflows.
Taught 2D Character Animation and Principles of Animation II, guiding students through acting, movement, timing, and sequential drawing using Adobe Animate while emphasizing strong fundamentals and professional workflows.
RISD — Continuing Education Instructor | 2018–2020
Taught Introduction to Animation, introducing students to industry-standard 2D animation tools including Adobe Animate, After Effects, and Photoshop. Focused on the 12 Principles of Animation, foundational techniques, and practical workflows to build confidence and technical proficiency.
Taught Introduction to Animation, introducing students to industry-standard 2D animation tools including Adobe Animate, After Effects, and Photoshop. Focused on the 12 Principles of Animation, foundational techniques, and practical workflows to build confidence and technical proficiency.
Education
The New England Institute of Art — Boston, MA, Media Arts & Animation | 2012–2014
Tools
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Animate, InDesign, Premiere, Blender, and Procreate.
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Animate, InDesign, Premiere, Blender, and Procreate.