GKIDS Films


Role: Graphic Design Intern

GKIDS is a New York-based distributor of award-winning feature animation for both adult and family audiences. Since 2010, the company has scored 13 Best Animated Feature Oscar® nominations, winning with The Boy and the Heron in 2024.

GKIDS also handles North American distribution for the Studio Ghibli library of films.




Studio Ghibli Fest 2024Worked within and sometimes expanded on brand guidelines to develop digital and print marketing assets for Studio Ghibli Fest 2024, an annual celebration of Studio Ghibli’s film catalog in which a selection of films are re-released in theaters. 

Brand consistency and quality was maintained across all assets.






Studio Ghibli PostersUsing key branding templates, used original Japanese artwork to create new layouts for US posters of the Studio Ghibli catalog. Created and quality checked billing blocks and prepared all poster files for large-format printing. 

Assets were reviewed and approved by the GKIDS Design Manager and by Studio Ghibli.



DAN DA DANUsing established brand guidelines, created panel slides for the English Dub Premiere Panel of DAN DA DAN at Anime NYC 2024.





GKIDS Film CatalogUsed in-house style guides to execute designs for website banners, social media graphics, email newsletters, print assets, and other assets to promote films such as The Boy and the Heron, Chicken For Linda!, Mars Express and more.

Worked with a team of designers to ensure quality, consistency, and delivery of assets in a timely manner.




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