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Clarity, momentum, and systems that
elevate teams and productions
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I’M KEMER STEVENSON
With nearly two decades in feature animation and visual effects, I’ve helped shape teams, pipelines, and creative culture across top studios. My work sits at the intersection of artistry, technical problem-solving, and leadership — translating big creative goals into clear systems, workflows, and direction.
Whether I’m guiding character pipelines, elevating team performance, or simplifying complex decisions for directors, my focus is always the same:
Create clarity. Remove friction. Accelerate results.
I now share those tools, frameworks, and systems with ambitious creatives who want to rise faster — into leadership, into new roles, and into the careers they know they’re capable of.
MY STRENGTHS
These are the principles that guide my decision-making, leadership style, and impact on the teams I work with.
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Building clear, scalable systems that elevate how individuals and teams work.
Developing leadership mindsets that create confidence, influence, and impact.
Designing cross-disciplinary workflows that strengthen creative & technical collaboration.
Constructing frameworks that accelerate growth for emerging creative leaders.
Driving momentum in both personal development and high-pressure produi
CHECK OUT MY INTERVIEW
Kemer Stevenson is the Character Effects Supervisor at Blur Studio in Los Angeles, California. With more than 15 years of experience in feature film, marketing and communications, he has previously worked for DreamWorks Animation, Rhythm & Hues, Republic Studios. His credits include: Trolls, Penguins of Madagascar, How to Train Your Dragon franchise; Monsters vs. Aliens, The Incredible Hulk.
In this Podcast, Allan McKay and Blur Studio's Head of Character Effects Kemer Stevenson talk about the importance of learning, the humility of not knowing; the outcomes of COVID-19 and working remotely.
HOW I CREATE MOMENTUM
I lead by making things clearer, not louder. I help teams understand what matters, why it matters, and how to move forward without confusion. When problems get complex, I focus on breaking them down, asking the right questions, and getting people aligned quickly.
My approach is straightforward: communicate early, remove friction, support the people doing the work, and make decisions that keep the project moving. I try to bring a sense of calm, clarity, and purpose to the room — especially when the pressure is high.
STRATEGIC, GROUNDED, INSANELY PRACTICAL.
You won't get fluff, theory, or motivational posters. You get clarity, frameworks, and actionable direction.
CALM UNDER PRESSURE, FAST UNDER DEADLINES.
I think ahead, make decisions quickly, and bring order to chaos.
A NATURAL ACCELERATOR.
I help people identify their blindspots, define their goals, and shift into a higher gear - without burning out.
I MAKE PEOPLE BETTER, FASTER.
I help people identify their blindspots, define their goals, and shift into a higher gear - without burning out.
TRUSTED BY INDUSTRY LEADERS
Working inside world-class production environments taught me what actually helps people thrive: clarity, communication, and systems that support creative excellence. These ideas form the foundation of my approach to leadership and growth.
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TRUSTED BY INDUSTRY LEADERS
With nearly two decades inside top-tier productions, mentoring artists and solving real-world creative challenges, I’ve learned what actually moves careers forward. My system is designed to accelerate your progress, enabling you to reach the next level with greater clarity and speed.
WHAT COLLEAGUES & LEADERS SAY
Nathan Hillier
I worked with Kemer as part of the hair specialist group and the wider Character FX department at DreamWorks Animation. Kemer was a joy to work with. His upbeat attitude and eagerness to jump on new challenges made the task of integrating our hair workflow - from groom to simulation - all the more successful. Kemer’s eye and persistence were invaluable in hitting difficult artistic notes, and his collaborative spirit ensured the entire group performed at a high level. Any studio would be lucky to have him as a member of their team.
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Nicole Gordillo
Kemer is a hard working, self-motivated business professional who posses a high energy and very optimistic attitude in all that he does. He is a true creative thinker and problem solver. Kemer pays attention to detail but never loses site of the bigger picture. He is a team player who is always willing to jump right in and do whatever is needed to get a project done. He is extremely driven and has a strong passion for working in a creative environment with like-minded people. In sum, Kemer has my highest recommendation.
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Joe Hughes
I have been collaborating with Kemer on cross-site projects for over 5 years now. In that time, he has been a great team player and Ive seen him consistently output great work in a short amount of time. He has shown himself to be a quick study who creatively solves problems and does so with a relentless work ethic and great attention to detail. He has made working hundreds of miles away much easier and I always look forward to working with him as he is someone I can rely on to be my point person for communicating information to other cross-site colleagues in an efficient and concise manner.
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Gavin McMillan
Kemer has a phenomenal creative eye and drive that has both persisted and grown over the near 10 years that I known and worked with him. He is motivated to achieve perfection with a plethora of creative and technical skills that he employs with every project. I have seen and worked with him on many projects and I have always been impressed with his ability to work with clients and contractors.
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Scott McCullough
I have had the honor and great fun of working with Kemer on several occasions. His keen sense of current, artistic taste and modern style are top-notch. His abilities are vast and always surprising in it's quality and uniqueness. He brings a lot of tools to the game and has the energy that's highly coveted in this business. I always look forward to working with him and encourage anyone considering his talents to do so without hesitation.
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Jason W. May
Kemer is excellent to work with. He rapidly sees the high-level goals one would like to attain and can generate multiple creative ways to achieve them. In my case he also helped us avoid costly and time-consuming mistakes. He is passionate about his work and about delivering the highest-quality product. I would work with Kemer again.
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