Grimm Martin

Whimsical Animator & Illustrator who creates stories with unsung misfits

Los Angeles, California, United States

About

2D Animator, illustrator, and bibliophile. Currently seeking animation and illustration positions! I am a 2D character animator, character illustrator, comic illustrator, and creative writer! I conjure stories of unsung weirdos and misfits. I love fiction and writing as well. BFA in animation and a minor in creative writing from Otis College of Art and Design.

Experience

  • Barista at Starbucks
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    - Worked as a cashier and listened to customers orders while inputting them into the system - Worked the drive-thru register while handling cash and handing out orders - Kept the store tidy and organized - Crafted drinks while maintaining beverage sequencing

  • Comic Illustrator at Self-employed
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    - Published a 16-page webcomic on Tapas and Webtoon - Currently illustrating a comic and posting weekly to Tapas and Webtoon - Advertised on social media of weekly uploads

  • Library Assistant I at Madelyn Helling Library
    Feb 2025 - May 2025 · 4 mos

    - Created illustrations for displays - Sang and helped assist with children's story time - Trained on circulation desk duties - Gathered holds to fulfill requests - Shelved books according to the Dewey Decimal System - Assisted community members with technical support inquiries

  • Art Library Intern at J. Paul Getty Trust
    Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 · 3 mos

    - Digitized and researched Ben Maltz Art Gallery archives at the Millard Sheets Library - Researched comic artists for personal art inspiration - Studied different avenues and specialties for library science - Illustrated a library research comic for the Millard Sheets Library - Created a spreadsheet that sorted animated VHS tapes by call number, barcode, and other classifications

  • Otis College of Art and Design (2 yrs 9 mos)
    • Digital Media and Writing Tutor
      Mar 2023 - May 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos

      - Tutored students in digital media applications, such as the Adobe Suite and Maya - Tutored students in essay and creative writing - Tutored students in 2D animation

    • Circulation / Admin Aide in Millard Sheets Library
      Sep 2021 - May 2024 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      - Organized and shelved books according to the Library of Congress sorting system - Shelf-read sections of the library - Organized the archive room in a meticulous manner - Checked in and out library materials to students and faculty - Assisted with front desk policies and inquiries regarding library functions, including the printer, computers, and book recommendations

    • Summer of Art Resident Assistant
      Jun 2023 - Jul 2023 · 2 mos

      - Set-up on-campus events - Chaperoned students during field trips - Assisted during bed checks - Checked students in and out of campus