design director [at] Deutsch and the governor of motion [&] title design at the television academy

contact kennethkegley@gmail.com

about

I like to make things. Create, collaborate, design, and direct. Film credits, album covers, branding, storytelling. Visual concepts and type, are things I love.

I'm a Design Director at Deutsch and the Governor of Motion & Title Design at the Television Academy. I'm also the Cofounder of Current Studio, a small design boutique I run alongside my wife Rachel, a creative director and color enthusiast.

I've worked with Apple, Jordan Brand, ESPN, and HBO. Built broadcast identities for the 83rd Oscars, American Horror Story, and Snowfall. Designed title sequences for Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Final Destination 5, and Heroes Reborn.

At Deutsch, I helped launch Walmart+ and Elton John Eyewear as Design Director. Created visual identities for Credit One Bank, Adcolor Futures (3x over), and Love & Sports. Made swag and merch for NerdWallet, Canada Dry, and Peñafiel.

Current Studio is where I get to blur the line between art and commerce. We take on special projects that lean more artistic. Album covers for Eldon Painter and Golden Arrow. Motion graphics for the forthcoming Rihanna documentary. Brand films and campaigns for Mezcal El Silencio.

In 2024, I was appointed to the Board of Governors at the Television Academy, serving as Governor of Motion & Title Design. Since then, I've raised the entrant cap from 6 to 8, organized industry events that bring the community together, and built a consistent social media presence to grow awareness of the group.

2024
Elected Governor of Motion & Title Design Peer Group

2023
Adcolor Futures
Feature on Abduzeedo

2022
Elton John Eyewear Look Yourself
One Show - Merit, Social Media
Agency: Deutsch

2019
Capturing the Alebrijes for Mezcal El Silencio
Feature on Stash Magazine
Studio: Current

2018
ACS: Versace Stitch - Gold Winner
Promax BDA North American Promotion, Marketing and Design Awards
Program Promotional Spot
Studio: FX Networks

2018
Snowfall - Silver Winner
Promax BDA North America Promotion, Marketing and Design Awards
On-Air Typography
Studio: FX Networks

2012
UEFA Euro Cup - Winner
34th Sports Emmy Awards - Outstanding Graphic Design
Studio: Prologue

2012
UEFA Euro Cup - Winner
34th Sports Emmy Awards - Technical Team Studio
Studio: Prologue

2011
Final Destination 5 - Title Winner
Type Director’s Club
Studio: Prologue

2010
FIFA World Cup - Winner
32nd Sports Emmy Awards - Outstanding Graphic Design
Studio: Prologue

2010
FIFA World Cup - Winner
32nd Sports Emmy Awards - Technical Team Studio
Studio: Prologue

experience

Design Director [at] Deutsch
May 2024 — Present

Associate Design Director [at] Deutsch
March 2021 — May 2024

Clients include: Walmart+, Credit One Bank, Adcolor Futures, Nerdwallet, Keurig Dr Pepper

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Governor of Motion & Title Design [at] Television Academy
January 2024 — Present

Executive Committee Member [at] Television Academy
January 2019 — December 2023

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Cofounder [at] Current
April 2018 — Present

Clients include: Film45, Rihanna, Eldon Painter, Golden Arrow, Mezcal El Silencio, Motionpoems, and MTV

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Freelance Art Director [at] Apple, FX Networks
January 2017 — December 2017
Worked on teasers for FX's American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace, as well as broadcast graphics packages for the first season of Snowfall. Additionally, came up with the winning concept and design for Apple’s S/S 2017 in-store retail campaign

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Creative Director – Scatterlight
June 2014 — October 2016
Title design for Heroes Reborn, Shades of Blue, Legends, Zoo, American Horror Story ?6, among others

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Freelance Designer / Art Director
2013 — 2016
Collaborated with various studios including: Filmograph, Logan,
Los York, Blur, Picturemill, Troika, Laundry

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Creative Director [at] Prologue
December 2011 — November 2012
Broadcast graphics packages for the 83rd Oscars, and ESPN's UEFA Euro Cup 2012

Art Director [at] Prologue
June 2010 — December 2011
Broadcast graphics packages for ESPN's World Cup 2010 and title sequences for A Nightmare on Elm Street, Final Destination 5, and I Melt With You

Designer [at] Prologue
October 2009 — June 2010