Kim Rygiel
About Kim Rygiel
Kim Rygiel is an Art Director at Sesame Workshop, where she has worked since 2014. With a BFA in Illustration from Parsons School of Design, she has held various design roles across notable organizations in New York City.
Work at Sesame Workshop
Kim Rygiel has served as Art Director at Sesame Workshop since 2014, contributing to the organization for a decade in New York, New York. In this role, Rygiel has been involved in various projects, including the design of the Sesame Street Parent Child Series Product B mobile app and the development of the Sesame Street Smart Learning CMS. Rygiel also directed the creation of 48 interactive lessons and 12 units of printed materials for the Sesame Street Parent Child Series Elmo Course. Additionally, Rygiel led the design of Sesame Street English 2.0 for Nagase in Japan, focusing on interactive lessons.
Education and Expertise
Kim Rygiel studied at Parsons School of Design, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Illustration from 1995 to 1999. This educational background has equipped Rygiel with the skills necessary for her career in art direction and design, particularly in the fields of children's media and interactive learning.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her role at Sesame Workshop, Kim Rygiel gained diverse experience in the design field. She worked as a Background Designer for Curious Pictures on Team Umizoomi from 2012 to 2013 and as a Senior Designer at Seventeen Magazine from 2002 to 2004. Rygiel also held positions at MTV Networks as a Color Stylist from 1998 to 2001 and as an Intern in 1998. Other notable roles include Senior Art Director at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia from 2007 to 2012 and Associate Art Director at iVillage from 2005 to 2007.
Design Contributions
Throughout her career, Kim Rygiel has made significant contributions to various design projects. She designed the responsive website for the Sesame Street Parent Child Series and developed the UI/UX and visual design for the Sesame Street Smart Learning CMS. Rygiel also worked as a Background Designer for Cartoon Pizza on Pinky Dinky Doo from 2004 to 2005, showcasing her versatility in different design roles.