I’m an illustrator and character designer based in California. I’ve worked with National Geographic Magazine and have experience with consumer goods/giftware product development concept artI. love to create characters and scenes of all kinds!…

Johanna Hui

I’m an illustrator and character designer based in California. I’ve worked with National Geographic Magazine and have experience with consumer goods/giftware product development concept artI. love to create characters and scenes of all kinds!…

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I’m an illustrator and character designer based in California. I’ve worked with National Geographic Magazine and have experience with consumer goods/giftware product development concept artI. love to create characters and scenes of all kinds!

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Artist at Self-Employed / Freelance
February 1, 2010 - Present
Work closely with clients to convert concepts to a marketable and enticing brand while maintaining quality level throughout
Contract Artist at Hawaii Publications
September 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Illustrated artwork for publication in annual guest book.
Contract Artist at Westland Giftware, Inc.
August 1, 2011 - October 31, 2014
Designed and illustrated key concept art for multiple product lines, both internal and external. Worked alongside the art director, product development manager, and major clients to convert concepts to marketable and leading products while maintaining quality level throughout
Contract Artist at Elephant Parade, Int’l.
June 1, 2012 - August 31, 2012
Designed and illustrated key art for a life-size sculpture exhibited in the “Welcome to America” Exhibition in Dana Point, CA 2013
Contract Artist at The Ascenta Foundation
November 1, 2010 - November 30, 2010
Produced artwork for charity auction held by The Ascenta Foundation, a Canadian-based non-profit organization, to raise funds to support future health care missions.
Lead Artist at Westland Giftware, Inc.
May 1, 2007 - February 28, 2010
Designed and illustrated key concept art for multiple product lines, both internal and external. Worked closely with the art director, product development manager, and clients such as Disney and Warner Bros. to convert concepts to marketable and leading products while maintaining quality level throughout
Freelance Concept Artist at Ubisoft, Inc.
June 1, 2009 - July 31, 2009
Collaborated with the art director to successfully produce multiple concept box art sketches for the Shaun White games franchise
Freelance Concept Illustrator at National Geographic Magazine
August 1, 2006 - October 31, 2006
Explored and illustrated key concept artwork for multiple core articles published in 2007
Art Intern at National Geographic Magazine
June 1, 2006 - August 31, 2006
Learned about the needs of a magazine for scientific illustration by creating digital or painted art for NGM stories in progress. Explored and illustrated multiple concept sketches for multiple core articles. Assisted in the design of marketing materials. Worked alongside research consultants and senior editors to convert thumbnail exploration drawings to final illustration pieces to be printed in future issues.
Freelance Artist at Self-employed
February 1, 2010 - Present
Work closely with clients to convert concepts to a marketable and enticing brand while maintaining quality level throughout.
Contract Artist at Where Hawaii Publications
September 1, 2018 - Present
Illustrated artwork for publication in annual guest book.
Freelance Artist
February 1, 2010 - Present
Work closely with clients to convert concepts to a marketable and enticing brand while maintaining quality level throughout.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Animation and Illustration at San Jose State University
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2006
Dreamworks Workshop at Dreamworks
March 1, 2006 - May 1, 2006
Hallmark Character Development Workshop at Hallmark
March 1, 2006 - May 1, 2006
Bachelor of Arts in Animation and Illustration at San Jose State University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Animation and Illustration at San Jose State University
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2006
Dreamworks Workshop at Dreamworks
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026
Hallmark Character Development Workshop at Hallmark
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026

Qualifications

Extensive experience in cross department and team project coordination
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025
Substantial experience in designing concepts from preproduction to post
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025
Excellent team and leadership skills
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025
A detailed insight to product development beyond concept team duties
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025
A strong foundation in art and design
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Consumer Goods

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