Hey there! I like to make things.
NY born, living in Denver. I've been drawing and making art since I was a small boy, I started using Photoshop at version 7, graduated from an expensive art college and been professionally in the industry for 15+ years. I love working collaboratively, teaching what I know and being heads down in the fine details. I'm always an advocate for motion, it breathes life into what we do. Let's grow and learn some things together.
Weight Lifting
Breakfast Burritos
Anime
Mountain Biking
Rocket League
Chicken Tenders
Tennis
Snowboarding
Piano
Bouldering
Ghouls
Weight Lifting
Breakfast Burritos
Anime
Mountain Biking
Rocket League
Chicken Tenders
Tennis
Snowboarding
Piano
Bouldering
Ghouls
Weight Lifting
Breakfast Burritos
Anime
Mountain Biking
Rocket League
Chicken Tenders
Tennis
Snowboarding
Piano
Bouldering
Ghouls
Creative Stack
A simple and efficient workflow to bring your vision to life. From the first call to final delivery, every step is designed for clarity and efficiency.
Adobe Suite
Photo / Design
Adobe Suite
Photo / Design
Figma
Web / Branding
Figma
Web / Branding
Procreate
Illustration
Procreate
Illustration
Krea
AI Concepting
Krea
AI Concepting
Blender
3D Video
Blender
3D Video
Spline
Web 3D
Spline
Web 3D
Rive
Interactive Web
Rive
Interactive Web
Lottie
Web Animation
Lottie
Web Animation
Framer
Web Development
Framer
Web Development
Steam
Relaxation
Steam
Relaxation
Experience
I work seamlessly across teams and tools. Delivering design that fits any brand, anywhere.
Where I've been.
Secret Sauce Agency
2021 - Now
Art Director, Motion Graphics Lead & Designer
I lead brand, web, interactive, and motion design for emerging startups through a full-service creative agency. From client intake to strategy and execution, I help shape visual identities, digital experiences, and product ecosystems. As founder and head of motion graphics, I guide a small team, manage contractors, and contribute across nearly every project. I also drive our creative tech—leveraging tools like Blender, C4D, Houdini, Rive, and WebGL to push design forward.
Nick Kalivas LLC
2016 - Now
Verizon Media
2017 - 2021
Creative Collective
2015 - 2016
AOL
2011 - 2015
Maryland Institute College of Art
2007 - 2011
Where I've been.
Secret Sauce Agency
2021 - Now
Art Director, Motion Graphics Lead & Designer
I lead brand, web, interactive, and motion design for emerging startups through a full-service creative agency. From client intake to strategy and execution, I help shape visual identities, digital experiences, and product ecosystems. As founder and head of motion graphics, I guide a small team, manage contractors, and contribute across nearly every project. I also drive our creative tech—leveraging tools like Blender, C4D, Houdini, Rive, and WebGL to push design forward.
Nick Kalivas LLC
2016 - Now
Verizon Media
2017 - 2021
Creative Collective
2015 - 2016
AOL
2011 - 2015
Maryland Institute College of Art
2007 - 2011
Where I've been.
Secret Sauce Agency
2021 - Now
Art Director, Motion Graphics Lead & Designer
I lead brand, web, interactive, and motion design for emerging startups through a full-service creative agency. From client intake to strategy and execution, I help shape visual identities, digital experiences, and product ecosystems. As founder and head of motion graphics, I guide a small team, manage contractors, and contribute across nearly every project. I also drive our creative tech—leveraging tools like Blender, C4D, Houdini, Rive, and WebGL to push design forward.
Nick Kalivas LLC
2016 - Now
Verizon Media
2017 - 2021
Creative Collective
2015 - 2016
AOL
2011 - 2015
Maryland Institute College of Art
2007 - 2011