Hi, I’m Seon-ho Shin, a bilingual designer and creative technologist with 5 years of experience in digital media. I love all forms of art and am passionate about connecting fans to their favorite franchises through innovative platforms and storytelling. I’m seeking leadership opportunities to bring teams together, drive partnerships with publishers worldwide, and help brands elevate their narratives across webtoons, animation, and immersive media experiences.

Seon-ho Shin

Hi, I’m Seon-ho Shin, a bilingual designer and creative technologist with 5 years of experience in digital media. I love all forms of art and am passionate about connecting fans to their favorite franchises through innovative platforms and storytelling. I’m seeking leadership opportunities to bring teams together, drive partnerships with publishers worldwide, and help brands elevate their narratives across webtoons, animation, and immersive media experiences.

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Hi, I’m Seon-ho Shin, a bilingual designer and creative technologist with 5 years of experience in digital media. I love all forms of art and am passionate about connecting fans to their favorite franchises through innovative platforms and storytelling.

I’m seeking leadership opportunities to bring teams together, drive partnerships with publishers worldwide, and help brands elevate their narratives across webtoons, animation, and immersive media experiences.

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Language

Korean
Fluent
English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Creative Technologist at Stella& 스텔라앤
March 1, 2025 - Present
Led Toonyz Platform R&D by visualizing and prototyping a web-based app to automate character sheets and storyboarding for production-ready visuals. Led QA testing for the webnovel platform across login, translation engine, shortform automation, and purchasing processes. Applied AI-driven approaches to business planning and rapid prototyping; designed and implemented marketing systems for social promotion; built B2B promotional materials; supported event marketing. Promoted cross-functional collaboration to align product and creative teams for international campaigns.
Digital Content Specialist (Self-employed) at Self-employed Digital Content Specialist
January 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Led distribution case studies for webtoons (e.g., Solo Leveling) focusing on KakaoPage/KakaoPiccoma, analyzing distribution strategies across mobile content, OTT, and app stores, and evaluating collaborations between KakaoPage, Netmarble, and A-1 Pictures. Conducted AI-based animation frame generation research (April–July 2024) converting complex illustrations to animation frames within minutes using Stable Diffusion. Supported event planning and global campaigns, created production-ready storyboards and assets, and drafted outreach materials for publishers.
Business Development Manager at Tappytoon (태피툰)
September 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Planned and designed animation IP decks for Romance Fantasy and BL titles; conducted merchandise surveys and proposals; launched Club JEM (Tappytoon) Global E-commerce Platform, including detailed product pages, promotional banners, and on-site sketches. Managed on-site merchandise production, color correction of samples, and ensured quality for agency-collaborated products.
Creative Designer at PULSE9
January 1, 2021 - December 1, 2023
Developed worldbuilding and personalities for IITERNITI, a K-pop virtual group. Produced branding proposals for AI-enabled business ventures, and released Metaverse Expo and CES promotional materials, securing high-level partnerships. Created four pixel art videos for IITERNITI's YouTube channel and represented Pulse9 in CNN interviews, boosting brand visibility. Reduced production scope creep by 25% for music videos and achieved 3M views on YouTube within 10 days.
Graphic Designer at Pulse9
September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2020
Produced a 2D animated trailer for IITERNITI's spin-off series and developed branding and systems for a virtual K-pop idol group. Established English-language channels on Discord and YouTube, translated marketing materials, and supported broad media exposure with 200+ cases.
Graphic Designer, Translator at Light Sound Friends
June 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016
Designed and printed collateral for Korean dance festivals, including banners, posters, certificate templates, and social media advertising materials. Authored funding proposals and corporate communications.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Graphic Design at California Institute of the Arts
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
High School at International School of Düsseldorf
April 1, 2003 - June 1, 2010

Qualifications

Foundations of Project Management
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail