Michael Horowitz

Michael Horowitz is an Adjunct Instructor at ArtCenter for Teens, leveraging 25+ years of professional animation industry experience. His career includes a pivotal role as Character Art Manager for The Walt Disney Company in the Asia Pacific region (1996-1999) and ongoing freelance illustration work for industry leaders including Hallmark, Disney, Random House, and Nickelodeon.

His institutional affiliations comprise:

• Adjunct Instructor at ArtCenter for Teens (current)
• Character Art Manager at The Walt Disney Company for Asia Pacific (1996-1999)
• Freelance illustrator for major studios: Chuck Jones, Hanna-Barbera, Don Bluth, Bill Melendez, and The Walt Disney Company

Horowitz specializes in Animation, Illustration, Character Design, and Merchandising, with his industry practice directly informing his teaching methodology. His extensive client portfolio demonstrates applied expertise in character development and visual storytelling for commercial markets.

While no formal research lab is documented, his freelance studio operates as a professional creative hub. As an adjunct instructor, he provides students with practical industry perspectives rather than academic research supervision. His current client engagements ensure curriculum relevance to evolving animation and illustration markets.