Look around my professional website and you’ll see it — about a third of the portfolio was made for myself- not a client. That’s intentional. I’ve always had an itch to flex creatively, so I build projects just to level up - and the byproduct has always been that it’s made me more marketable.

One year I created a tiny story about a balsa-wood plane (inspired by my family) — and learned character rigging and 3D tracking in the process. Another time I created a sci‑fi AI short movie to sharpen my editing and storytelling chops, and came away with better ways to work with AI. I even made a fake REI endtag to get a real grip on Redshift Renderer in Cinema 4D.

Unlike other art studios that only sell ideas, we make them. We practice what we preach.

I’ve mentored dozens of people over the years, and nothing beats the thrill of passing on skills and watching someone succeed.

Contour is exactly that: a studio that makes, experiments, and shares what it learns. Fun, relentless, and powerful.

David Kerman is a California based art director, designer, animator, and illustrator with 20+ years of experience in entertainment and social media.

Expert in art direction, motion graphics, animation, concept pitching, team management, and project leadership. Proven track record working with top-tier companies, including Imaginary Forces, Disney, Warner Bros., Hallmark Channel, Sony, Fox Sports, King & Country, Royale, Ringer, Mocean, Aspect, Digital Kitchen, Trailer Park and Famous Group.

When he’s not making stuff, he’s hanging with his wife, kids and dogs or he’ll be surfing Malibu or riding his mountain bike up in the hills in Agoura.

David is currently and working for Fox Sports in Culver City, CA.