Hello! I’m Steve Karp, an animator and director with expertise that spans the entire creative process. My journey in visual storytelling began early, inspired by Saturday morning cartoons, sketching comics, and making stop-motion playdough videos with my dad's VHS camcorder. Since earning my degree in film from Syracuse University in 1999, I’ve crafted visually engaging content for brands like PBS KIDS, The Washington Post, Nestlé Europe, National Geographic, and Sesame.
Over the years, I’ve worked with some of the DC area’s top creative studios and companies, building a diverse portfolio spanning a variety of project types and subjects—from playful children’s entertainment and TV commercials to engaging messaging videos and thought-provoking museum and interactive content.
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One of my proudest career highlights has been my ongoing collaboration with PBS KIDS. I’ve created a feature-length film’s worth of content for this iconic children’s brand, which has entertained, educated, and inspired generations of kids, affirming my commitment to the world of children’s media.
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Another significant chapter in my career was my role as Director of Animation at Interface Media Group, one of DC’s top creative companies and post-production houses. There, I led design and animation efforts for the reopening of the Nation-to-Nation exhibit at the National Museum of the American Indian, directed a national PSA for electric scooter safety, and produced award-winning messaging videos for organizations such as the Credit Union National Association, Children’s National Medical Center, and the U.S. Department of State.
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I’m incredibly grateful for a career that allows me to do what I love every day. Bringing stories to life and connecting with audiences through animation is a privilege, and I’m as passionate as ever about what the future holds. With each project, I strive to learn, grow, and create the next great piece of work that inspires, educates, and captivates.
Career Credits include work for:
PBS KIDS, Sesame, Nat Geo, The US Department of State, The National Museum of The American Indian, AMTRAK, AARP, The DC Lottery, The Washington Post, The American Red Cross, Nestle Europe, Discovery Channel: Global Education Partnership, The World Bank, NBC Nightly News, Children’s National Medical Center, The National Credit Union Association, The National Association of Realtors, NIH, NIDA, DIA, Bully Entertainment, Media Tavern, Interface Media Group, August Lang & Husak, Red Rock Films, Windstream Media, Fleishman Hillard, & MDB Communications.
A journey in visual storyteling
PBS KIDS
You can catch my work showcased across PBS KIDS broadcast, web, and social media platforms! ​Highlights include crafting branded content like PBS KIDS Rocks!, Word of the Week, Animal Alphabet, Talk About, Get Moving, and Credit Bed animations for multiple series. My contributions helped launch the PBS KIDS rebrand in 2013 and the 24-hour PBS KIDS channel in 2018. ​
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I've created graphics for countless promos and helmed the creations of series toolkits for shows like Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Pinkalicious & Peterrific, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Alma's Way, Donkey Hodie, Elinor Wonders Why, Lyla in the Loop, Rosie’s Rules, Work It Out Wombats, and Carl The Collector. ​​​
ADDITIONAL FUN FACTS !
Girl Dad
World's worst dog trainer
DC & 'CUSE sports nut
Sci-fi & comic geek
1980's TV savant
