Alumni

Piper Adonya

[Sequential 2019] 

• Freelance Illustrator, Designer, and Visual Developer: Piper Adonya Fields, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

• Illustrator & Human-Centered Designer: Crowe, Chicago, Illinois,

• Product Designer: Friends of Grand Rapids Parks, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

• Product Designer: New Holland Brewing Company, Holland, Michigan,

• Illustrator and Graphic Designer: Fredrick Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids Michigan,

Dana Albrecht 

[Digital Imaging 2005] 

• Manager/Artist: Underground Studio in the LaFonstee Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI

Hanna Al-Sheer

[Digital Imaging 2005] 

• Marketing Illustrator: BURNT SUGAR INC, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

• Freelance Illustrator: Self Employed, Parker, Colorado,

• Photographer: Life Touch, Lone Tree, Colorado,

Lauren Andrews

[Motion Design 2020]

• Product Visualization Intern: Byrne, Rockford, Michigan,

Gabriel Aleman-Gordon 

[2D Animation 2011]

• Graphic Designer: Group Tour Media, Holland, MI

• Print Media Designer: Advanced Central Services, Grand Rapids, MI  

• Marketing designer, Edgewater Resources, St Joseph, MI

Nolan Bailey II

[Visual Development 2020]

• Intern: Comfort and Adam, Grand Rapids Michigan,

• Character Artist: Self Employed, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

Michaela Barton

[Visual Development 2022]

• Independent Commission Illustrator: Self Employed, Wyoming, Michigan,

Rachel Brewer

[Imaging 2018]

• Commission's Artist: Self Employed, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

Rayna Brewster 

[Digital Imaging: 2015]

• Quality Assurance: School Zone, Grand Haven, MI

Tessa Brown 

[Digital Imaging 2018]

• Graphic Designer/Animator: Tribune Media

• Graphic Designer: Fusionary Media, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 

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Colin Chan 

[Digital Imaging 2013]

• Freelance Concept Artist/Illustrator: artofcolinchan.com,

• 2D Artist: Novomatic, Chicago, Illinois,

• Technical Artist & Designer: MahiGaming, Deerfield Beach, Florida,

Donna Christiansen

[Digital Imaging 2003] 

• Illustrator/Animator: School Zone Learning Products, Grand Haven, MI

Melissa Cordes

[2D Animation 2013] 

• Commissions Illustrator: Self Employed, Michigan

Ian Davis

[Digital Imaging 2014]

• VFX Artist: Riot Games: LA, CA

Brad Denny

[2D Animation 2012] 

• Children's Book Artist: Green Ivy Publishing, Chicago, Illinois,

• Freelance Illustrator & Concept Artist: Self Employed, Orlando, Florida, 

Melanie Dionne

[2D Animation 2018] 

• Commissions Artist: Self Employed, Chicago, Illinois,

David Du 

[Digital Imaging 2003] 

• Illustrator/Animator: School Zone Learning Products, Grand Haven, MI

Lisa Dubois 

[Imaging 2013]

• Storyboard and Production Artist: Sunny Boy Entertainment, Pasadena, California,

• Lead Artist: Boom! Studios, Los Angeles, California,

• Cartoonist: Oni Press, Portland, Oregon,

Nathan Dunsmore

[3D Animation 2013]

• Editor-In-Chief: Video Game Trader Magazine, Buford, Georgia,

• Graphic Designer: Edgewraps, Saint Johns, Michigan,

• Graphic Designer: Pleasant Graphics, Mount Pleasant, Michigan,

• Apparel Designer and Sales Manager: Hot Prints, Saint Johns, Michigan,

• Senior Apparel Designer: Outer Graphics, East Lansing, Michigan,

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Erin Eavy

[Imaging 2016]

• Freelance Graphic Artist: Self Employed, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

George Eberhardt

[Digital Imaging 2008]

• Art Battle Grand Rapids: Winner 2008 

• Art Battle Detroit: Winner 2009

• Full Time Instructor: West Michigan Center for Art and Technology, Grand Rapids, MI

Jaime Ekkens 

[Digital Imaging 2007] 

• jaimeekkens.com

• Graduate School (Masters in 3D Animation): School of Visual Arts

• Addy: Silver for Illustration, Gold regional in motion graphics, Silver district in Motion Graphics

• Intern: MTV in 1515, Broadway Studios

• Motion Graphics: VH1

Eloisa Encarnation 

[Digital Imaging 2014] 

• Designer: Advanced Central Services, Grand Rapids, MI

Kate Flynn 

[Digital Imaging 2014]

• Children's Book Illustrator: Isaac Publishing, Three Rivers, MI

• Freelance Artist: Kate Flynn Studio, Grand Rapids, MI

• Concept & Production Artist: Underbite Games, Grand Rapids, MI

• Campaign Manager: Screenvision Media, NY, NY

Fabian Fronz

[Visual Development 2020]

• Freelance Character Designer: Self Employed, Dusseldorf, Germany

• Social Media and Marketing Multimedia: Add 2, Essen, Germany,

• Content Creator: Add 2, Dusseldorf, Germany,

Darren Geers 

[Digital Imaging 2010]

• MetaTheory, CA

• 2D artist: Twitch TV, San Francisco, CA 

• Freelance Concept Artist: Grand Rapids, MI

• Lead Concept Artist: Loreaon Games

• Interactive Designer: Pezus 

• Lead Concept Artist: Elliptic Games

• Lead Artist: Studiovania, CA

• Art Director: MetaTheory, San Fransisco, California,

Trevor George

[Imaging 2018]

• Illustrator: Deepwater Games, Austin, Texas,

John Girkin

[Digital 2021 Visual Development]

• Graphic Design/Illustration: Bookstr, New York, New York,

• Contract Graphic Designer: Deel, San Francisco, California,

• Graphic Design/Social Video Intern: Lauren Hurley Creative, Los Angeles, California,

Anastasia Goldyn

[Concept and Illustration 2019]

• Commissions Artist: Self Employed, Big Rapids, Michigan,

Zack Gorman

[Digital Imaging 2007]

• Various comic designs for major entertainment brands: Amazon, Including Cartoon Network's Rick and Morty

• Full Time Comic Artist: Magical Game Time, Detroit MI

Kristi Graham

[Imaging 2012]

• Owner & Artist: MoxxiFoxxy, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

Jesse Handrick 

[Imaging 2009] 

• Arts Educator: Grand Rapids Public Library

Peyton Hartwig

[Visual Development 2018]

• Art Education Specialist: KRASL Art Center, St. Joe, MI

• Page Designer: The Herald Palladium, St. Joe, MI

Nate Hearn 

[3D Animation 2012]

• Graphic Artist: Color Incorporated, Grand Rapids, MI

Samara Hernandez

[Visual Development 2021]

• Freelance Illustrator: Self Employed, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

Jason Heuser 

[Digital Imaging 2009]

• http://www.etsy.com/people/sharpwriter 

• Freelance Concept Artist 

• Nationally recognized for his re-imagined history print series 

• Marketing Artist: Kixeye Gaming, San Francisco, CA

Kaitlyn Heyworth 

[Visual Development 2018]

• 2D Game Artist: Heavy Thought Studios, Chicago, IL

• Graphic Artist: Kidd-co, Clio, MI

Krista Hill 

[Imaging 2015]

• Freelance Artist (.kristaannhill.com) Clients:  

  • Valassis, • Juvo+ • Joyin Co • Skindinavia • Alice Peterson Company

Randy Hoffmeyer 

[Digital Imaging 2007]

• Web Graphics and Banner Ads: WOOD TV, Grand Rapids, MI

• Web Graphics and Banner Ads: PSG

Joseph Hollenbeck

[Imaging 2011]

• Owner & Artist: Hollenbeck Woodcraft, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

• Machine Product Designer: Scott Group Studio, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

Landon Holzworth 

[Visual Development 2018]

• 3D Digital Artist: Think Chromatic, Grand Rapids, MI

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Tyler Kazy

[Sequential 2019]

• Graphic Designer: Spartan&Nash Byron Center, MI

• Freelance Designer: Self Employed, Grand Rapids Michigan,

• Animation project manager: Michael Lynn Animation Studio, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

McCoy Khamphouy

• Production Artist: School Zone Publishing, Grand Haven, MI

• Senior Graphic Designer: Mobile Defenders, Kentwood, MI

Ed Kindsvater

[Imaging 2016] 

• Designer: Advanced Central Services, Grand Rapids, MI

Paridee Koitchiranant 

[Digital Imaging 2002]

• parideearts.blogspot.com

• parideefashion.blogspot.com

• whatsgoodinnyc.blogspot.com

• Graduate School (Fashion Design): Parsons Graduate Program NYC

• Designer: Triple5Soul, Brooklyn, NY

• Designer: Rocawear, New York, NY

• Designer: Polo-Ralph Lauren, New York, NY

Alexis Kole

[2D Animation 2019]

• Free Lance Commissioner: Self Employed, Chicago, Illinois,

Bethany Krupiarz

[Imaging 2013]

• Graduate School (MA  in Visual Effects): School Of Visual Arts NYC 

• Digital Artist: Mighty Coconut, Austin, TX

Devon Lawson

[Visual Development 2021]

• Graphic Designer: The Tokyo Goon, Grand Rapids Michigan,

• Graphic Designer: 2/90 Sign Systems, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Amy Lilicy

[Imaging 2013] 

• Designer: Advanced Central Services, Grand Rapids, MI

Troy Look

[Digital Imaging 2004]

• Design Director: Oni Press

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Nathan Manikas 

[Digital Imaging 2012]

• Concept Artist: Ironbelly Studios

• Concept Artist: Graceworks Interactive

• Digital Media Manager: Metals in Time

Troy Martin

[2D Animation 2016] 

• Freelance illustrator: Self Employed, Livonia, Michigan,

• Storyboard Artist: GhostCreek Studios, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 

Lindsay Mathers 

[Imaging 2013] 

• Graphic Designer: Luxe Marketing and Sales

• Marketing Coordinator: Talkphone, Niles, Illinois, 

• Photography Assistant: Arda Wings, Chicago, Illinois, 

• Marketing Coordinator: MedPro Disposal, Naperville, Illinois, 

• Freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator: Chicago, Illinois, 

• Marketing Coordinator: Bowa Construction, Chicago Illinois, 

Logan Matthews 

[Imaging 2016] 

• Freelance Designer: Self Employed, Detroit, Michigan,

• Imaging Specialist: CLICK Group, Farmington Hills, MI

• Art Director, Brandply, Farmington Hills, MI

• Senior Designer: The Mars Agency, Detroit, Michigan,

• Visual Designer: Brilliance Publishing, Grand Haven, Michigan,

Kait Mayne 

[Digital Imaging 2012]

• First Impressions Sign Co., Stevensville, MI

• Lead Graphic Artist: Competitive Edge, Stevensville, MI

• Graphic Designer: Abonmarche Consultants, South Haven, MI

Matt McDaniels

[Visual Development 2018]

• Apparel Design: Loud Design, Chicago, IL

• Illustrator: Julia Cawood Children's books

• Graphic Designer: Neogen, Lansing, Michigan,

Corey McGill 

[Digital Imaging 2016]

• 2D Animation Artist: Novomatic, Chicago IL

• Lead Animation Artist: Novomatic

• Creative Designer: Mahi Gaming, Las Vegas NV

• Lead Concept and Production Artist Level 4: IGT Games, Remote, Allegan, Mi

• Artist: International Gaming Technology, London, England,

Joe Mead

[Visual Development 2019]

• Freelance Illustrator, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

Branden Miltgen 

[Digital Illustration 2004]

• Illustrator/Designer: School Zone Learning Products, Grand Haven, MI

Nate Miner

[Digital 3D 2019]

• Lead Character Concept Artist: Fort Miami Games,

•  Graphic Designer: Pyramid Consulting, Hudsonville, Michigan,

Kyle Morris 

[Digital Imaging 2007]

• Digital Illustrator: Neighborhoodies, Detroit, MI

• Designer/Illustrator: Mars Hill Church, Grand Rapids, MI

• Designer: Create My Tee, Grand Rapids, MI

• Designer/Illustrator: ePrize, Detroit, MI

• Graphic Designer: Hello World Inc., Detroit, MI

Salim Muhammad

[3D Animation 2011]

• Art Instructor: Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

Arthur Muzzin 

[Visual Development 2016]

• Desktop Systems and Helpdesk Manager: AHC+ Hospitality, Grand Rapids, MI

Brei Mysiak

[Digital Imaging 2004]

• Interactive Designer: Postworks, New York, NY

Nolan Nasser 

[Imaging 2014]

• Art Director: 2c Gaming,

• N3: Studio, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

• Principle: Deep Water Games, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

• Chief of Operations, Ox Eye Media, Saginaw, Michigan,

Anthony Neal 

[Imaging 2009]

• Graphic Artist: Baudeville, Grand Rapids, MI

Shelby Newman 

[Imaging 2013]

• Digital Artist: Hicks Photography, Fenton, MI

Jessica Newton 

[Digital Imaging 2013]

• Illustrator/designer: Multimedia Designer Black Lake Studio, Holland, Michigan,

• Web Graphics and Banner Ads: PSG

Kim Nguyen

[Digital Imaging 2013]

• Pop Art Illustrator: Self Employed, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

Yumi Nozawa

[Sequential 2019]

• Freelance Graphic Designer and Seamstress: Self Employed, Detroit, Michigan,

Matt Olack 

[Digital Imaging 2014]

• Staff Artist: SAP America, Newtown Square, PA

Rachel Oyetubo

[Imaging 2018]

• Freelance Designer and Commissions Artist: Self Employed, Lansing, Michigan,

• Concept and Production Artist: OST, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 

Mallette Pagiano 

[Digital Imaging 2008]

• Product and Package Design: Round 2, South Bend, IN

• Illustrator/Graphic Design: Magnum Coffee, Grand Haven, MI

• Intern: WSBT News, South Bend, IN 

• Interactive Designer: Concept to Promotion, Benton Harbor, MI

• Children's Book Illustrator: Cuddlenook 

Maggie Palmiter

[Visual Development 2021]

• Illustrator Intern: Comfort & Adam Withers, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

• Freelance Illustrator: Maggie Palmiter, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

Darian Papineau

[Imaging 2017]

• Commissions Artist: Self Employed, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

Jessica Pulte

[Imaging 2011]

• Art Director: Elm City Games, New Haven, Connecticut, 

• Freelance Illustrator: Self Employed, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

Hailey Mramor

[Sequential 2019]

• Muralist: John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

• Illustrator Intern: Comfort and Adam, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

• Marketing Artist: The Pump House, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

Nicholas Paul

[Visual Development 2021]

• Production designer: Applied Imaging, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

Daniel Pierce

[Digital Imaging 2009]

• Designer: Lunch Box Studios, Nagano, Japan

Aaron Piland

[Digital Imaging 1999]

• Feature Editorial Digital Illustrator: Conde Nast Publications (including Wired Magazine)

• Freelance: Apak, Bristol, UK

Claudia Pimentel 

[Digital Imaging 2011]

• Freelance Illustrator: strangeteeth.com, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

• Adjunct Faculty: Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

Jacob Pryor 

[Interactive Design 2016] 

• Imaging Specialist: Mullen Lowe, Winston-Salem, NC

• Imaging Specialist: Barkley USA, Kansas City, MO

Sarah Puett (Burkey)

[Visual Development 2019] 

• Freelance Illustrator: Self Employed, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

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Rex Rainey 

[Illustration 2005]

• Adjunct Professor: Kendall College, Grand Rapids Michigan

• Senior Designer and Illustrator: Fusionary Media, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

• Art Director: Full Circle, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

• Freelance Designer and Illustrator: Grand Rapids, Michigan,

• Lead Creative Director: BizStream, Allendale, Michigan,

Elizabeth Ratliff 

[Digital Imaging 2003]

• Marketing Manager: Great Lakes Scrip Center, Grand Rapids, MI

• Advertising Lead: Amway Global, Ada, MI

• Production Designer: Gorilla Pictures, Grand Rapids, MI

Sarah Ray

[Generalist 2021]

• Published Author: Kindle Direct Publishing,  Grand Rapids, Michigan 

• Concept Artist, Xochi Interactive, Apex, North Carolina,

Amber Richardson

[Imaging 2011]

• Photography Intern: OPMA, San Clemente, California,

• Freelance Digital Artist: Self Employed, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

• General Manager & Art Restoration Specialist: Prism Specialties, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 

Jenn Roon 

[Digital Imaging and 2D Animation 2007]

• Addy: Gold Regional and Silver District in 3D Animation

• Contract Animation: Life Options Group On-line Counseling, Grandville, MI

• Graphic Designer/Illustrator: Mars Hill Church

Jessica Safron

[Digital Imaging 2010]

• Freelance Illustrator at jessicasafron.com

• Podcast co-host at Radicast

Fredy Santiago 

[Imaging 2013]

• Freelnace Artist: imsugarcoated.com 

• Graphic Artist: Neff Headwear, Camarillo, CA

Evan Shiemke

[Imaging 2011]

• Adjunct Professor: Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

Josh Schimke 

[Imaging 2014]

• Designer: Advance Central Services, Grand Rapids, MI

• Senior Creative Designer: Advance Local Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI

Bryan Smith 

[2D Animation 2012]

• Video Production Intern: UCIA, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

• Illustrator: Splattered Ink Press. Grand Rapids, Michigan,

Kyle Smith

[3D Animation 2016]

• Freelance Illustrator: Self Employed, Toledo, Ohio,

Nicole Slater

[Imaging 2016]

• Freelance Illustrator: Self Employed, Toledo, Ohio,

Abigail Southworth

[Digital Imaging and Interactive Design 2009]

• Storyboards: Life Options Group On-line Counseling, Grandville, MI

• Digital Illustrator/Designer: Biggs|Gilmore Advertising, Kalamazoo, MI

Randy Stewart

[Imaging 2013]

• Production Artist: iCanvas, Chicago IL

Evie Stormzand 

[Imaging 2014]

• Designer: Advance Central Services, Grand Rapids, MI

Erica Syverson 

[Imaging 2014]

• Lead Artist: Gaia Online

• Graphic Designer: SunMed, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

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Alyn Tran 

[Imaging 2012]

• Digital Production Artist: Riester

• Interactive Designer: Optimal Solutions, Grand Rapids, MI

• Designer: Williams Group, Grand Rapids, MI

Tina Uhazie 

[Imaging 2012]

• Digital Designer: Stahls. Grand Rapids. Mi

Jordan Vohel

[Visual Development 2019]

• Freelance Artist: Self Employed, Daegu, South Korea,

Emma Ward 

[Visual Development 2021]

• Childrens Book Illustrator: Emmaward, Coopersville, Michigan,

Sterling Warners 

[3D Animation 2010]

• Contract Designer: GH Imaging. G

Myn Yang 

[Imaging 2016]

• Associate Art Director: GameSamba, Everett, WA

Brittany Zeller 

[Digital Imaging 2006]

• Addy: Gold, Interactive in District

• Greeting Card and Merchandise Illustrator: Hallmark, Kathy Davis Greetings, Colorbok Companies

• Freelance: Two if by Sea

• Intern: Hallmark Greetings

Brittany Zeller 

[Digital Imaging 2006]

• Addy: Gold, Interactive in District

• Greeting Card and Merchandise Illustrator: Hallmark, Kathy Davis Greetings, Colorbok Companies

• Freelance: Two if by Sea

• Intern: Hallmark Greetings

Brittany Zerkle

[Imaging 2014]

• Owner and Artist: Beezeeart, Jenison, Michigan,

Abby Ziolkowski

[Interactive Design 2017]

• Freelance Designer: Self Employed,