Experienced illustrator of 5+ years, in fields of storybook illustrations, poster designs, character design, and portfolio building.…

Emma Yeryeong Cha

Experienced illustrator of 5+ years, in fields of storybook illustrations, poster designs, character design, and portfolio building.…

Available to hire

Experienced illustrator of 5+ years, in fields of storybook illustrations, poster designs, character design, and portfolio building.

Skills

Experience Level

Language

Korean
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Portfolio Consultant at Youth Cultural Journal Forum
June 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Assisted 10+ students with portfolios and artworks, curating projects and presentations. Provided tutoring on illustration and digital media (Procreate / Lightroom).
Designer at UCSD South American Archaeology Lab
February 1, 2026 - Present
Assisted with 20 illustrations of eco patches in Peru via coastal regions. Presented in ANTH 10: Climate Justice lecture and in Professor Ariana Garvin's research (title).
Lecturer at UCSD Marine Environments / Climate Depression
February 18, 2026 - Present
Presented during ANTH 10: Climate Justice lecture (02/18/2026) to 200+ UCSD students and faculty; raised awareness of marine desertification and climate depression phenomena.
Founder at UCSD Undergraduate Art Club
December 1, 2025 - Present
Founded and led the club; assisted 5 members with technical illustration; exhibited during Week 8 of Winter Quarter 2026, presenting 'Cactus' and 10 original illustrations.
Illustrator at Bologna Children's Book Workshop
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2025
Illustrator for a children's book workshop; created illustrations for a range of materials.
Graphic Designer at Sunae Chaeknamoo Academy
January 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Designed blog banners and promotion posters; provided instruction on Photoshop/Procreate/Canva for faculty.
Author at Online publication 'Boy With Cactus'
August 1, 2024 - Present
Created online comic strips for youth mental health awareness; reached 5k+ audience. Sequenced to a passion story project 'Cactus' (started 2023); Kick started in 2024.
Poster Artist - Suicide Prevention at Han River / Seoul Suicide Prevention Posters Initiative
August 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Crafted original posters and illustrations through extensive research in suicide psychology; installed 80+ posters around the Han River, Seoul.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Anthropology at University of California, San Diego
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026

Qualifications

Character Fair 2023 Participant
October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Picasso Ultimate Diamond Winner
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Suicide Prevention Posters Artist
August 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Character Nan Bong-Sugar Merch Submission
October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet

Skills

Experience Level