Hi, I’m Daye Lee, a character artist with an emphasis on action-packed storytelling. I’m skilled at stylizing complex anatomy and breathing life into character acting. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy translating concepts into expressive illustrations, 2D animation, and design assets across games, film, and interactive media.

Daye Lee

Hi, I’m Daye Lee, a character artist with an emphasis on action-packed storytelling. I’m skilled at stylizing complex anatomy and breathing life into character acting. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy translating concepts into expressive illustrations, 2D animation, and design assets across games, film, and interactive media.

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Hi, I’m Daye Lee, a character artist with an emphasis on action-packed storytelling. I’m skilled at stylizing complex anatomy and breathing life into character acting.

I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy translating concepts into expressive illustrations, 2D animation, and design assets across games, film, and interactive media.

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Experience Level

Work Experience

Character Designer at Laguna College of Art and Design - Thesis Project: Blood Money: Fight Dirty
August 20, 2022 - Present
Character designer for a thesis project; created initial designs and turnaround sheets; collaborated with students and faculty to develop style and accuracy for the Blood Money: Fight Dirty thesis project.
Freelance Illustrator at Custom Arcade Stick Illustrator
February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Created appealing turnarounds, model and expression sheets for characters. Provided design feedback to tailor a style suitable for an indie project (arcade stick context).
Character Designer at Moon Food - 2D Animated Short
February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Designed characters for a 2D animated short; produced turnaround sheets and expression sheets. Awarded 3 character designs from a randomized prompt during a 12-hour design jam (Design Jam 2026, 1st Place at Laguna College of Art and Design).
Fabrication Lab Student Assistant at Laguna College of Art and Design
February 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Collaborated with clients to create ready-to-print illustrations for arcade sticker closures. Developed character-focused compositions, ensuring style and design accuracy.
RisoGraph Printing Assistant at Laguna College of Art and Design
March 20, 2026 - Present
Experience in handling and teaching various machinery and techniques (resin 3D printers, PLA printers, laser cutters, air brushes, embroidery machines). Proficient with power tools and general woodworking techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Entertainment Design at Laguna College of Art and Design
August 20, 2022 - May 20, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment