I’m an Illustrator and Visual Artist based in Seoul. I work across artworks, zines, picture books, and animation projects, with a focus on narrative imagery and visual storytelling. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication Design from Hongik University in 2025. In 2026, I was selected for the AOI World Illustration Awards longlist and Jackson’s Art Prize longlist. Portfolio Website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Hyeonkyeong Heo

I’m an Illustrator and Visual Artist based in Seoul. I work across artworks, zines, picture books, and animation projects, with a focus on narrative imagery and visual storytelling. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication Design from Hongik University in 2025. In 2026, I was selected for the AOI World Illustration Awards longlist and Jackson’s Art Prize longlist. Portfolio Website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I’m an Illustrator and Visual Artist based in Seoul.

I work across artworks, zines, picture books, and animation projects, with a focus on narrative imagery and visual storytelling. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication Design from Hongik University in 2025.

In 2026, I was selected for the AOI World Illustration Awards longlist and Jackson’s Art Prize longlist.

Portfolio Website: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

English
Advanced
Korean
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Designer at 40th Busan International Short Film Festival
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Designed posters for the festival and contributed to creative communication.
Animation Director at Jaguars
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Created short animations for projects and collaborated in visual storytelling.
Freelance Designer at 'Reclair' Urban Cosmetics Brand
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Designed branding and corporate identity visuals.
Freelance Designer at 'Animal-Free Zoo Exhibition', KOTE Gallery
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Developed poster and display designs for exhibition.
Freelance Designer at 'Damso' Counseling App
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Handled branding and UI design for a counseling app.
Artist (Short Film) at Short film 'Wednesdays' (director Hae Seoung Kim)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Contributed artistic work for a short film production.
Freelance Designer at 'Animal-Free Zoo Exhibition', KOTE Gallery
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Designed posters and display materials for the exhibition.
Poster Designer at Busan Illustration Fair
June 11, 2023 - July 11, 2023
Busan Illustration Fair IV Poster Design

Education

BA of Visual Communication Design at Hongik University / Seoul
February 1, 2022 - August 28, 2025
Exchange student of Communication Design at Paris College of Art / Paris
March 1, 2021 - August 8, 2021
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Industrial Design at Hongik University / Seoul
March 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

AOI World Illustration
June 11, 2026 - June 11, 2026
Longlist selected
Jackson's Art
April 11, 2026 - April 14, 2026
Jackson's Art Longlist Selected
Art for Lab
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Artist in Residency 

Industry Experience

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