Koen De Gussem

Koen De Gussem has a diverse work experience in various roles related to art and illustration. Koen began their career in 2011 as an Illustrator & Cartoonist for Kwets - an independent monthly magazine. Koen then worked as an Animator & Illustrator for create motion from 2014 to 2015. In 2015, they joined Grid bvba as a Lighting and Compositing Artist on various projects such as 'Boule et Bill', 'Marnie's World', and 'HARVIE the Magic Museum'.

From 2016 to 2017, Koen continued their work at Grid bvba as a Look Dev Artist on projects including 'Marnie's World', 'HARVIE the Magic Museum', and 'Ziggy and the Zootram'. Koen also worked as a Look Dev Artist at Grid bvba on 'Ziggy and the Zootram' from June to July 2016.

In 2017, Koen joined the Roularta Media Group as an Illustrator, specifically working on illustrations for KNACK Magazine in December 2018. Koen then transitioned to De Morgen in 2019, where they worked on Illustration KAAN for De Morgen.

Koen's experience includes working as a Concept Design Artist at Grid bvba on projects such as 'Interstellar Ella', 'The Mouse Mansion', and 'Daily Fables' from 2018 to 2019. Koen also served as a Lighting/Compositing Artist and Prop Design Artist on different projects during this time.

In 2019, Koen joined LUNANIME as a Background Design Artist, where they worked on projects such as 'La Sirène', 'Ollie', and 'Little Luke and Lucy'. Koen continued in this role until March 2021.

Koen then joined Fabrique Fantastique in May 2021 as a Generalist before moving on to StoryMe in July 2021, where they currently work as an Art Director.

Alongside their employment, Koen has also operated their own illustration business called Kaan Illustration, where they have done various illustration projects, including working for De Morgen and creating their own illustrations showcased on the Kaan Illustration website.

Koen De Gussem received their Master of Arts (M.A.) in Animation from RITS Brussel, completing their studies from 2008 to 2012. Koen also obtained a certification in Master Animatiefilm from RITS, although there is no provided information about the specific month and year of obtaining this certification.