Lauren Gramprey

Work History

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  Freelance Illustrator

  Kills Boro Brewing Company

  January 2024 - Present

  New York City Metropolitan Area · Remote
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  Animation Director

  Flint & Steel

  June 2023 - Present

  New York, United States · Remote

  Collaborate with Creative Directors and Production staff to develop animated content for digital marketing and social media platforms. Work with iconic IP and brands, such as Nickelodeon's Garfield and Bazooka Candy Brands to create engaging social posts and ads. Participate in live action shoots for seamless integration with bespoke animations.
  ● Direct, design, animate, sound design, and composite content for diverse distribution channels.
  ● Ensure brand and campaign consistency by closely collaborating with senior creatives.
  ● Re-format and render all creative in various aspect ratios and formats for use on all digital and social media outlets, including Tik Tok, Instagram Reels and Posts, Meta, and YouTube.
  
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  Storyboard Artist

  Sesame Workshop

  March 2025 - March 2025
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  Animator

  Hidden Pigeon Company

  January 2024 - May 2024

  New York City Metropolitan Area · Remote

  Animator on Mo Willems series project with Hidden Pigeon Co.

• VP of Animation Production

  Holler

  June 2019 - May 2023

  New York, NY

  Led, trained, and managed a team of multidisciplinary artists in the creation of original animated content, such as shorts, series, stickers, and GIFs for renowned platforms. Spearheaded the development of innovative IP, directing and ensuring top quality, uniqueness, and audience engagement. Worked directly with high-profile clients, such as McDonald’s, Disney, Molson Coors, and Coca-Cola, ensuring seamless execution and delivery of campaigns and adherence to brand guidelines and goals.
  ● Hired as Animation Director, promoted to Senior Animation Director, and ultimately elevated to VP of Animation Production, reflecting proven track record of leadership, innovation, and successful project management.
  ● Winner of 2021 Shorty Awards for Best Use of GIFS category, celebrating the launch of HBO Max with their "Week of So Much More" campaign.
  
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  VP of Animation Production

  Holler Studios

  January 2023 - May 2023

  New York, United States · Remote

  Led and supervised team of multidisciplinary artists in the creation of original animated content, such as shorts, series, stickers, and GIFs for renowned platforms. Spearheaded the creation of innovative IP, ensuring top-notch quality, uniqueness, and audience engagement. Worked directly with high-profile clients ensuring seamless execution and delivery of campaigns.
  ● Worked alongside Sales and Customer Success teams to develop and deliver tailored, successful brand campaigns for major corporate clients.
  ● Collaborated closely with the EVP, Head of Studio to manage staff, establish production pipelines, craft client proposals, and provide leadership and training to the team.
  ● Hired as Animation Director, promoted to Senior Animation Director, and ultimately elevated to VP of Animation Production, reflecting proven track record of leadership, innovation, and successful project management.
  ● Built and managed the company website and supported in the setup and maintenance of the e-mail newsletter, enhancing online brand presence and communication channels.
  ● Engaged directly with prominent clients like McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Disney, and others, ensuring seamless execution and delivery of campaigns that met or exceeded expectations.
  ● Winner of 2021 Shorty Awards for Best Use of GIFS category, celebrating the launch of HBO Max with their "Week of So Much More" campaign.
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  Senior Animation Director

  Holler Studios

  January 2022 - January 2023

  United States

  Promoted to Senior Animation Director at Holler Studios

• Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Webmaster

  Comic Book Jones

  November 2009 - December 2019

  Design and maintain comicbookjones.com, illustrate & create promotional and marketing materials such as event flyers, membership cards, coupons and more.
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  Storyboard Artist

  Nickelodeon

  January 2015 - June 2019

  New York, NY, USA

  Storyboard Revision, Storyboards, and 2D Animation and Previs on Blaze and the Monster Machines.

  
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  Animator

  Nickelodeon Animation Studio

  August 2018 - June 2019

  New York City Metropolitan Area

  Created in-house 2D Animations for Blaze and the Monster Machines
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  Art Director

  Grey Group

  February 2014 - December 2018

  New York, NY, USA

  Designed and executed illustrations, storyboards, and animatics for various marketing materials including digital and TVCs. Applied creative direction to deliver engaging and effective visual storytelling. Collaborated with teams to ensure visual consistency and brand alignment.
  ● Led the creation of storyboards and animatics for toy commercials for Hasbro accounts.
  ● Produced key visuals for diverse brands like Star Wars, Transformers, Marvel Superheroes, and Disney Princesses.
  ● Successfully managed multiple projects under tight deadlines.
  ● Adapted art styles to match the tone and brand guidelines of each specific project.
  ● Utilized industry-standard software and tools to enhance visual storytelling.
  ● Received positive feedback from clients for delivering high-quality artwork and visuals.
  
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  Freelance Storyboard Artist

  Grey Group

  March 2015 - December 2018

  Greater New York City Area

  Freelance Storyboard work for Grey NY, Hasbro account
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  Storyboard Artist

  Nickelodeon Animation Studio

  October 2017 - August 2018

  Greater New York City Area

  Promoted from Storyboard Revision to Storyboard Artist on Blaze and the Monster Machines
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  Storyboard Artist

  Titmouse

  May 2017 - September 2017

  Greater New York City Area

  Storyboard Artist for Hanazuki Season 2.

  
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  Character Designer

  Cartoon Network

  October 2013 - January 2014

  Additional Character Model Design for Steven Universe.
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  Storyboard Artist

  Saatchi & Saatchi

  January 2011 - January 2014

  New York, NY, USA

  Collaborated with directors and producers to realize their vision. Refined and finalized storyboards based on feedback, direction, and consumer testing.
  ● Created testing boards, agency boards, and animatics for General Mills accounts, such as Trix, Honey Nut Cheerios, GoGurt, Lucky Charms, and other brands.
  ● Acted as Clean-Up Animator on certain 2D GoGurt TVC spots.
  
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  Storyboard Revision Artist

  Nickelodeon

  September 2013 - January 2014

  Greater New York City Area

  Storyboard Revision Artist for Blaze and the Monster Machines

• Clean-up Artist

  Pete List

  October 2011 - February 2012

  clean-up artist with Independent Animator, Pete List, on upcoming project
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  Freelance Designer

  Angry Penguin Productions, Inc.

  October 2009 - February 2012

  Designed several T-Shirts and 2 Necklace Charms featuring their Angry Penguin Jr. character.
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  Character Design

  SpeakeasyFX

  July 2011 - September 2011

  Character Designer at Speakeasy FX for various projects

• Comic Colorist

  Lou Manna

  March 2011 - August 2011

  Colored a 26 page 1st Issue for an independent comic illustrated by Lou Manna.

• Co-creator/Artist "The Slightly Askew Adventure of Inspector Ham & Egg

  Brain Food Comics

  December 2007 - October 2010

  Co-created and artist on "The Slightly Askew Adventures of Ham and Eggs" with previous collaborator and friend, Stephen Lindsay.
  www.inspectorham.com

• Clean-up Artist

  Pete List

  November 2008 - December 2008

  Clean-up artist for Pete List on Mo Willem's project

• Clean-up Artist

  Pete List

  November 2008 - December 2008

  Clean-up artist for Pete List on Mo Willem's project

• Animation Prep

  Pete List

  May 2008 - September 2008

  Prepping characters for animation in Photoshop for Lane Smith's "Madam President"

• Animation Prep

  Pete List

  May 2008 - September 2008

  Prepping characters for animation in Photoshop for Lane Smith's "Madam President"
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  storyboard revisionist

  Cartoon Network

  September 2007 - February 2008

  New York, NY

  Storyboard Revisions on Venture Bros. Season 3 for Cartoon Network's Adult Swim with World Leaders Entertainment.

  
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  Commercial Storyboard Artist

  World Leaders Entertainment

  August 2007 - September 2007

  storyboarded 4 commercial spots
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  Super Normal Storyboard Revision

  World Leaders Entertainment

  May 2007 - August 2007

  Storyboard Revisions for children's show, Super Normal.

• Clean Up Artist

  Pete List

  October 2006 - April 2007

  Clean up work on Mo Willem's "Leonardo The Terrible Monster" animated short, directed and animated by Pete List.
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  Character/Background Design & Animation

  World Leaders Entertainment

  October 2006 - January 2007

  Character Design, Background Design, and Animation for Jelly +, Japanese clothing company commercial.
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  Teacher's Assistant

  School of Visual Arts

  September 2005 - May 2006

  Provided support to students and class instructor, Doug Crane for his 3rd-Year Animation Workshop.