Hi, I'm June Hong, a passionate graphic and motion designer based in Seoul. I specialize in bringing visual stories to life through motion design, illustration, and brand design, working with fantastic clients like Amazon, Google, and NIKE. I love collaborating on creative projects that challenge me and help brands communicate their vision in fresh and engaging ways. With experience leading design teams and working on award-winning projects, I thrive on innovative concept development and ensuring brand consistency across various platforms. Always eager to explore new tools and techniques, I’m excited to continue growing and making an impact through visual storytelling.

Hi, I'm June Hong, a passionate graphic and motion designer based in Seoul. I specialize in bringing visual stories to life through motion design, illustration, and brand design, working with fantastic clients like Amazon, Google, and NIKE. I love collaborating on creative projects that challenge me and help brands communicate their vision in fresh and engaging ways. With experience leading design teams and working on award-winning projects, I thrive on innovative concept development and ensuring brand consistency across various platforms. Always eager to explore new tools and techniques, I’m excited to continue growing and making an impact through visual storytelling.

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Hi, I’m June Hong, a passionate graphic and motion designer based in Seoul. I specialize in bringing visual stories to life through motion design, illustration, and brand design, working with fantastic clients like Amazon, Google, and NIKE. I love collaborating on creative projects that challenge me and help brands communicate their vision in fresh and engaging ways.

With experience leading design teams and working on award-winning projects, I thrive on innovative concept development and ensuring brand consistency across various platforms. Always eager to explore new tools and techniques, I’m excited to continue growing and making an impact through visual storytelling.

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Work Experience

Graphic & Motion Designer at Deadly Puppies LLC
April 1, 2020 - Present
An independent design studio specializing in bringing compelling visual narratives to life for a diverse range of clients and studios including Amazon, Google, NIKE, Mastercard, IBM, and Hyundai Mobis. Collaborated with DIA Studio, Fake Love, The Mill, and Method Studio. Award-winning work with recognition including Indigo Design Award and International Design Awards.
Freelance Motion Designer at The Mill
December 31, 2024 - July 18, 2025
Participated as a 2D Motion Artist on a team project for the year-end Hyundai Mobis brand film at The Mill Seoul office. The film aired on TV and in cinemas from late 2024 to early 2025.
Contract Motion Designer at SYPartners
December 31, 2023 - July 18, 2025
Led design and produced 8 animations for a long-term project with SYPartners, a global brand consulting firm. This work earned a Webby Award nomination and 4 design awards in 2024-2025.
Visual Design Team Lead at FASTFIVE
March 31, 2021 - July 18, 2025
Led Fast Five rebranding including brand guide creation and enhancement. Developed and directed BI and brand guides for co-living and daycare services. Drove internal team collaboration for brand consistency and participated in external brand collaborations such as welcome kits and craft beer packaging design.
Graphic Design Lead at HYPERCONNECT, Azar
March 31, 2019 - July 18, 2025
Designed and implemented in-app motion graphics and service filters. Conducted UX motion tests and created promotional website motion graphics. Executed product graphic design and brand guide enhancements. Redesigned human characters and developed design guides for collaboration efficiency.
Freelance Motion Designer at Google Creative Lab
January 31, 2016 - July 18, 2025
Collaborated on ongoing product and UX design tests and Google New York's office brand experience installation.
Graphic & Motion Designer at DIA Studio
September 30, 2016 - July 18, 2025
An independent design studio specializing in kinetic identities and typographic systems, serving clients such as TED, FX Networks, Art Directors Club of New York, Peloton, and Grabbitt.
Art Director at Eyeball NYC
August 31, 2014 - July 18, 2025
Worked at a creative agency specializing in branding and advertising with clients including Amazon, Verizon, Fujifilm, and VH1.

Education

BFA at School of Visual Arts
October 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016
BFA at Hongik University
January 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016

Qualifications

2025 Indigo Design Award
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
2024 IDA 18th International Design Awards, Gold
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
2024 VEGA Digital Awards, Silver Winner
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
2024 GDUSA American Graphic Design Award
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
2024 The Webby Awards Nominees
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
2020 LinkNYC: NYC Winter in Motion
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Communication Arts Award
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025
Time Warner's Future of Storytelling Prize Finalist
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025
Adobe Design Achievement Awards
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods, Professional Services