Character / Layout Artist. I consider myself a responsible person who is always learning and improving. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, I work on independent film projects remotely and locally, and I have tutored at Algonquin College.

Gayeon Kim

Character / Layout Artist. I consider myself a responsible person who is always learning and improving. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, I work on independent film projects remotely and locally, and I have tutored at Algonquin College.

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Character / Layout Artist. I consider myself a responsible person who is always learning and improving.

Based in Ottawa, Ontario, I work on independent film projects remotely and locally, and I have tutored at Algonquin College.

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Language

Korean
Intermediate
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Layout Artist at KAFA Concept / Character Artist Team
December 31, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Remote layout artist work for KAFA Concept/Character Artist projects; contributed to layout design, composition, and asset placement for animation sequences; collaborated with an international team based in Ottawa and Korea.
Character Artist at KAFA Concept
August 31, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Independent film work (Fully Remote) as part of KAFA Concept/Character Artist team; responsible for character concepts and design for short film projects; collaborative, cross-border work with team in Ottawa and Korea.
Peer Tutoring - Animation Design at Algonquin College
April 20, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Online / In-person peer tutoring in Animation Design at Algonquin College; assisted peers with assignments and project guidance.
Independent Film Work (Fully Remote) at KAFA Concept / Animation Team
August 20, 2025 - September 27, 2025
Independent film work (Fully Remote) with KAFA team; contributed to animation design and concept art for short film projects.
Game Concept Artist (Volunteer) at KAFA Concept/Character Artist (Volunteer Project)
August 20, 2020 - September 27, 2025
Volunteer game concept artist contributing concept art and character ideas for a Canadian project; project paused temporarily.
Layout Artist (Remote) at KAFA Concept/Character Artist Team
December 31, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Remote layout artist working with an independent cross-border team (Ottawa/Korea).
Independent film work (Fully Remote) at KAFA Concept/Character Artist – Independent Team
August 31, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Fully remote film work as part of KAFA concept/character artist team (Ottawa/Korea).
Animation (Design) Peer Tutoring at KAFA Animation (Design) – Peer Tutoring
April 20, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Fully remote/online peer tutoring for animation design within KAFA team.
Layout Artist at Independent project (KAFA)
December 31, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Remote layout artist contributing to animation projects; collaborated with KAFA Concept/Character teams (Ottawa/Korea).
Concept/Character Artist at KAFA Independent Team
August 31, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Independent film work (Fully Remote) - KAFA concept/character artist.
Animation Designer at KAFA Independent Team
April 20, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Independent film work (Fully Remote) - KAFA Animation (Design).
Peer Tutor - Animation/Design at Algonquin College
April 20, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Online / In-person tutoring at Algonquin College (Animation/Design).

Education

Korean Painting at CAFA, Korea
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Fine Arts (Korean Painting) at Goyang High School of Arts
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Animation Diploma at Algonquin College
September 7, 2021 - April 20, 2024
Animation Diploma Course at Algonquin College
January 1, 2021 - April 20, 2024
Animation Diploma Course at CAFA, Korea
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
High School Diploma (Fine Arts, Korean Painting) at Goyang High School of Arts
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Award: Style that Makes Us Smile (2024)
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other