I am a versatile designer and illustrator with several years of professional experience, specializing in hand-drawn and digital illustrations, fashion design, and sculpture. I have a passion for visual storytelling and am dedicated to bringing unique creative visions to life. I am excited to collaborate with you and would love to work together to develop a style that perfectly matches your project requirements.…

Jade Lee

I am a versatile designer and illustrator with several years of professional experience, specializing in hand-drawn and digital illustrations, fashion design, and sculpture. I have a passion for visual storytelling and am dedicated to bringing unique creative visions to life. I am excited to collaborate with you and would love to work together to develop a style that perfectly matches your project requirements.…

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I am a versatile designer and illustrator with several years of professional experience, specializing in hand-drawn and digital illustrations, fashion design, and sculpture. I have a passion for visual storytelling and am dedicated to bringing unique creative visions to life. I am excited to collaborate with you and would love to work together to develop a style that perfectly matches your project requirements.

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Language

Korean
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder & Lead Designer at Mingling Objet, Cake & Pastry
June 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026
Creative Cake & Pastry Designer with a strong identity, experienced in executing bespoke visual designs, managing custom client commissions, and directing the entire creative process from concept to final product.
Founder & Designer at Mingling Objet (Cake Design & Pastry)
June 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026
Specialized in bespoke design for cakes and artisanal pastries, managing the entire creative process from concept to final product. Executed custom visual design.
Stationery Product Designer at darkblueflavor
July 8, 2019 - May 31, 2025
• Brand Identity: Founded and directed "darkblueflavor," a creative stationery brand that blends a vintage, nostalgic warmth with a profound, narrative-driven aesthetic. • Artisanal Product Design: Conceptualized and produced a diverse range of stationery items— including postcards, stickers, memo pads, masking tapes, and posters-each designed to evoke a sense of quiet, contemplative depth. • Creative Vision: Infused every product with a unique, sincere storytelling element, ensuring a "moody" yet comforting visual language that resonates deeply with the audience. • Production & Curation: Managed the end-to-end creative process from initial hand-drawn concepts to final product fabrication, maintaining the brand's authentic and warm artistic integrity from 2019 to 2025.
Founder & Product Designer at dark blue flavor
July 1, 2019 - May 1, 2025
Successfully built a distinct brand identity and loyal customer base through unique stationery designs, leading the full creative lifecycle from concept illustration to physical production.
Founder & Product Designer at Dark Blue Flavor (Stationery Design)
January 1, 2019 - May 1, 2025
Launched and operated a stationery design brand, overseeing the creative lifecycle from initial concept illustration to physical production. Built a distinct brand identity focused on high-quality, unique design pieces and aesthetic consistency.
Freelance Artist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2019 - Present
Develop and execute original artistic concepts across diverse media, maintaining a consistent creative identity. Manage client communications, project timelines, and custom commissions to ensure high customer satisfaction. Continuously refine artistic techniques to adapt to evolving market trends and client needs.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Textile and Clothing Design at Kyung Hee University
March 1, 2014 - August 31, 2023
• Academic Focus: Specialized in textile material analysis, fashion design principles, and garment construction. Developed comprehensive expertise in size grading, artisanal handmade textile creation (fabric weaving/knitting techniques), and custom fabric dyeing. • Creative & Technical Balance: Balanced creative artistic expression with technical design proficiency, ensuring a deep understanding of the entire production process from fiber to finished garment.
Bachelor's Degree in Textile & Clothing Design at Kyung Hee University
March 1, 2014 - August 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Textile & Clothing Design at Kyung Hee University
March 1, 2014 - May 1, 2023

Qualifications

Software Proficiency: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate; MS Office
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2026
Open Work Permit (Canada)
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2026
International Driving Permit (Alberta Class 5)
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Other, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail

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