JIYOUNG KIM

Graphic Designer
kimsagwa33@gmail.com
A New York-based graphic designer specializing in typography, UI/UX, and motion graphics. Dedicated to crafting meaningful designs and constantly exploring innovative ways to convey valuable messages.

EDUCATION

School of Visual Arts  New York, NY
M.F.A. Design
Sep 2022 – May 2024  *expected

Hongik University  Seoul, Korea
B.F.A. Visual Communication Design
Mar 2013 – Feb 2018

SKILLS & TOOLS

Branding / Packaging Design / UX Research / Data Visualization / Filmmaking / Video Editing / Illustration / Bookbinding / 3D Printing / VJ Performance / Projection Mapping
Illustrator / Photoshop / InDesign / PremierePro / AfterEffects / Figma∙Sketch / CSS∙HTML / Blender / Thinkercad / Spark AR / VDMX4

WORK EXPERIENCE

Design Intern
Godfrey Dadich Partners  New York, NY
Jun 2023 – Aug 2023
Developed a proposal for an impactful social media storytelling opportunity targeting a prospective organization. Researched, formulated, and crafted the proposal over seven weeks while overseeing the design of the keynote deck.
Created 8+ motion graphics for company social media posts and crafted icons and guide PPTs for clients including Microsoft, Bissell and UPS.

Student Assistant
School of Visual Arts  New York, NY
Jan 2023 – Present
Facilitated effective communication between professors and students, assisting in administrative tasks and document management. 
Helped improve classroom experience by expertly setting up projectors and online class systems.

Graphic Designer
Inspire/d, Crevisse  Seoul, Korea
Feb 2018 – Jul 2020
Built 4+ campaign websites and designed 8+ merchandise for non-profits such as UNICEF and World Vision, notably enhancing engagement with new young sponsors.
Created content for Facebook, Instagram, and newsletters for 5+ clients, aligning with brand direction.

Art Director 
808%  Seoul, Korea
Jul 2016 – Oct 2018
Designed brand identity for 808%, a Seoul underground DJ crew, fusing modern and traditional Korean art.
Crafted unique monthly promotional posters and motion graphics, combining hand-painted illustrations with modern patterns for lively DJ events.

Art Director 
F-H-YU Jeon  Seoul, Korea
Jan 2017 – Mar 2017
Designed branding and printed metarials such as posters, banners, and leaflets for the school’s union exhibition.

Design Intern
Ranee&Company Seoul, Korea
Jul 2016 – Dec 2016
Supported cosmetic package design and conducted research in F&B and cosmetic markets.

Freelance UI/UX Designer
Spoqa  Seoul, Korea
Aug 2015 – Jan 2016
Made UI icons and 4+ infographic newsletters each month.

AWARDS

Winner
GDWEB Design Awards  Korea
2020
Received for designing the 2019 UNICEF Korea’s Team Campaign website.
GDWEB(Good Design Web) is a prestigious Korean UI/UX design award established in 2005.

Semifinalist
Adobe Design Achievement Awards
2017
Acknowledged for the Sorosoro lunchbox project in the Commercial – Print / Graphic / Illustration category.

EXHIBITIONS

Artist
Blind Poster100  Seoul, Korea
2017 – 2019
Participated in annual poster exhibitions with random design challenges, including creating posters based on assigned novel passages.

Designer, Editor
Ganadara Vol.5  Seoul, Korea
Jul 2015 – Nov 2015
Directed a chapter in the Korean typography book ‘Ganadara,’ overseeing team efforts and managing exhibition installation.