Mike Gilbert, a seasoned professional with an 18-year career in graphic design and commercial animation, has excelled as a layout artist, character artist, and painter since 2004. He has contributed to acclaimed projects like Rick And Morty, Carol And The End Of The World, and Ren & Stimpy. Mike also co-founded Volunteer Media, a boutique record label, and has been a key player in FACTOR-funded projects since 2010, earning accolades from grant initiatives. Based in Vancouver, Mike's commitment to artistic excellence and industry expertise make him a valuable asset for any ambitious project.
Awesome, Inc. | Ren & Stimpy (Paramount+) | Layout + paint artist | Jan 2023 - Oct 2023
Global Mechanic | Jam Van (YouTube Originals) | Layout artist | Jun 2022 - Oct 2022
Global Mechanic | Birdgirl (Adult Swim) | Layout supervisor | Sep 2021 - Oct 2022
Bardel Entertainment | Carol & the End of the World (Netflix) | Layout artist | Jun 2021 - Sep 2021
Bardel Entertainment | Rick and Morty (Adult Swim) | Layout artist | Aug 2020 - Jun 2021
East Side Games | Trailer Park Boys: Greasy Money (Showcase) | Character artist | Apr 2020 - Jul 2020
Titmouse Animation | Star Trek: Lower Decks (CBS) | Scene Setup | Nov 2019 - Mar 2020
East Side Games | Always Sunny: The Gang Goes Mobile (FX) | Layout Artist | Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
Titmouse Animation | Cleopatra In Space (Dreamworks) | Scene Setup | Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
Titmouse Animation | Archibald’s Next Big Thing (Dreamworks) | Layout Artist | Mar 2018 - Aug 2019
Wildbrain Animation | Polly Pocket (Mattel) | Posing Artist | Sep 2017 - Feb 2018
Global Mechanic | The New Ruff Ruffman Show! (WGBH / PBS) | Layout Artist | Jul 2016 - Dec 2016
Global Mechanic | Plum Landing (WGBH / PBS) | Layout Artist | May 2016 - Jul 2016
Global Mechanic | Plum Landing (WGBH / PBS) | Layout Artist | May 2013 - Aug 2013
Atomic Cartoons | Ella The Elephant (Disney) | Layout Artist | Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
DHX Media | My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (Hasbro) | Layout Artist | Sep 2009 - Jun 2010
Studio B Productions | George Of The Jungle (Bullwinkle) | Additional Artist | Jan 2007 - Jul 2007 Studio B Productions | Ricky Sprockets: Showbiz Boy (Teletoon) | Posing Artist | Oct 2006 - Jan 2007
Elliott Animation | Yin Yang Yo! (Disney / Jetix) | Posing Artist | Aug 2006 - Oct 2006
Fatkat Animation | Happy Tree Friends (Mondo Minishows) | Additional Artist | Dec 2005 - Jun 2006
Mercury Filmworks | Curious George (Dreamworks) | DIP Artist | Sep 2005 - Dec 2005
Mercury Filmworks | Class of the Titans (Teletoon) | DIP Artist | Mar 2005 - Sep 2005
Global Mechanic | Jam Van (YouTube Originals) | Layout artist | Jun 2022 - Oct 2022
Global Mechanic | Birdgirl (Adult Swim) | Layout supervisor | Sep 2021 - Oct 2022
Bardel Entertainment | Carol & the End of the World (Netflix) | Layout artist | Jun 2021 - Sep 2021
Bardel Entertainment | Rick and Morty (Adult Swim) | Layout artist | Aug 2020 - Jun 2021
East Side Games | Trailer Park Boys: Greasy Money (Showcase) | Character artist | Apr 2020 - Jul 2020
Titmouse Animation | Star Trek: Lower Decks (CBS) | Scene Setup | Nov 2019 - Mar 2020
East Side Games | Always Sunny: The Gang Goes Mobile (FX) | Layout Artist | Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
Titmouse Animation | Cleopatra In Space (Dreamworks) | Scene Setup | Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
Titmouse Animation | Archibald’s Next Big Thing (Dreamworks) | Layout Artist | Mar 2018 - Aug 2019
Wildbrain Animation | Polly Pocket (Mattel) | Posing Artist | Sep 2017 - Feb 2018
Global Mechanic | The New Ruff Ruffman Show! (WGBH / PBS) | Layout Artist | Jul 2016 - Dec 2016
Global Mechanic | Plum Landing (WGBH / PBS) | Layout Artist | May 2016 - Jul 2016
Global Mechanic | Plum Landing (WGBH / PBS) | Layout Artist | May 2013 - Aug 2013
Atomic Cartoons | Ella The Elephant (Disney) | Layout Artist | Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
DHX Media | My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (Hasbro) | Layout Artist | Sep 2009 - Jun 2010
Studio B Productions | George Of The Jungle (Bullwinkle) | Additional Artist | Jan 2007 - Jul 2007 Studio B Productions | Ricky Sprockets: Showbiz Boy (Teletoon) | Posing Artist | Oct 2006 - Jan 2007
Elliott Animation | Yin Yang Yo! (Disney / Jetix) | Posing Artist | Aug 2006 - Oct 2006
Fatkat Animation | Happy Tree Friends (Mondo Minishows) | Additional Artist | Dec 2005 - Jun 2006
Mercury Filmworks | Curious George (Dreamworks) | DIP Artist | Sep 2005 - Dec 2005
Mercury Filmworks | Class of the Titans (Teletoon) | DIP Artist | Mar 2005 - Sep 2005
North Shore Pictures | Falling Skies (TNT) | Paint department | Apr 2013 - June 2013
Maya 3D fundamentals | Diploma | Vancouver Film School
Classical 2D animation | Diploma | Vancouver Film School
Fine Art / Painting Fundamentals | Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Classical 2D animation | Diploma | Vancouver Film School
Fine Art / Painting Fundamentals | Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Western Canadian Music Award | Nomination | Excellence in Visual Design | 2016
Feel free to reach out to Mike via the contact table below. Mike is available for all types of illustration, animation, graphic design, and motion graphics projects, and would love to hear from you.
Thank you!
