Head of the Nick Jr Animation Department for the Brand Team overseeing a team of 20 animators, compositors, and lighters.
Adjunct Professor
School of Visual Arts
September 2017 - Present
New York, New York
MFA Computer Art - Motion Graphics Thesis Instructor
Business Owner
Kohrtoons Studio, Inc.
November 2008 - Present
Animation and Design services. Clients include Sesame Workshop, Cartoon Brew, LLC., Zephyr Games, Inc., Speakaboos, Spring Thyme, Inc., BK Forex Advisors, TEDed and Bill Plympton Studios
PROJECTS:
• Kiwi & Pear's World Adventure for iOS: https://www.robertkohr.com/iphone/kiwi-and-pears-world-adventure/ (client: Zephyr Games)
• Cartoon Brew Redesign: https://www.cartoonbrew.com
Director of Animation and VFX
Nickelodeon
January 2018 - April 2020
New York, New York
Oversaw short-form promotional productions that used 2D and 3D character animation and VFX as well as ensuring characters and art maintained and supported the overall brand.
Associate Animation Director
Nickelodeon
April 2013 - January 2018
Greater New York City Area
I acted as the brand department's animation lead, supporting character animation and VFX and advising on larger projects.
Adjunct Professor
The New School
January 2015 - May 2017
New York, NY
Core Lab4D - Intro animation class for illustrators covering storyboarding, principles of animation, Photoshop Animation and After Effects.
