Education
2007 - BFA Digital Media, Concept Art, Otis College of Art and Design
Bio and Affiliation
Joseph Kennedy is an accomplished artist and educator with a BFA in Digital Media
focusing on Concept Art from Otis College of Art and Design. With over 20 years of
experience, Joseph has worked across animation, film, and game development, collaborating
with clients such as Sony, Activision, Netflix, Disney, Klasky Cuspo, Google, and
ShadowMachine Films.
Since 2012, Joseph has been teaching at Otis College, covering subjects including
story development, character design, and game design. He is currently a Senior Character
Concept Artist at Sony PlayStation, Santa Monica Studio, and serves as the Art Director
at Kennedy Creative.
Noteworthy projects in Joseph Kennedy's career include contributions to Game Of The
Year titles like God of War, God of War Ragnarök, and Skylanders.
Joseph is a dedicated mentor, committed to fostering creativity and sharing his expertise
to help students unlock their creative potential.
Check out more of Joseph's work at artstation.com/josephkennedyart
Awards and Honors
- 2007 - The Group Scholarship, Otis College of Art and Design
- 2007 - Service Award, Otis College of Art and Design
Professional Accomplishments and Exhibitions:
- 2011 - Game of the Year, Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure
- 2018 - Game of the Year, God of War
- 2022 - Game of the Year, God of War Ragnarök
Publications:
- 2019 - “Panel to PlayStation,” San Diego Comic Con International
Clients and Employment History:
- Sony, PlayStation, Activision, Disney, Klasky Csupo, Google, Netflix, Target, Mattel, ShadowMachine Films