Hi, I’m Grace Kim, a multidisciplinary artist and designer with a passion for minimal, black-and-white ink work and narrative-driven visuals. I enjoy building clean brand identities and immersive illustrations that communicate clearly through texture and line work. My practice blends analog ballpoint pen and ink with digital processes, and I love sharing stories behind the art with festival-goers and visitors. I work across brand design, illustration, and exhibition contexts, creating high-density line art and exploring storytelling through visuals. I’m drawn to calm yet bold aesthetics, and I value engaging with audiences to bring art and narrative to life in both gallery and real-world settings.

Grace Kim

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Hi, I’m Grace Kim, a multidisciplinary artist and designer with a passion for minimal, black-and-white ink work and narrative-driven visuals. I enjoy building clean brand identities and immersive illustrations that communicate clearly through texture and line work. My practice blends analog ballpoint pen and ink with digital processes, and I love sharing stories behind the art with festival-goers and visitors. I work across brand design, illustration, and exhibition contexts, creating high-density line art and exploring storytelling through visuals. I’m drawn to calm yet bold aesthetics, and I value engaging with audiences to bring art and narrative to life in both gallery and real-world settings.

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Hi, I’m Grace Kim, a multidisciplinary artist and designer with a passion for minimal, black-and-white ink work and narrative-driven visuals. I enjoy building clean brand identities and immersive illustrations that communicate clearly through texture and line work. My practice blends analog ballpoint pen and ink with digital processes, and I love sharing stories behind the art with festival-goers and visitors.

I work across brand design, illustration, and exhibition contexts, creating high-density line art and exploring storytelling through visuals. I’m drawn to calm yet bold aesthetics, and I value engaging with audiences to bring art and narrative to life in both gallery and real-world settings.

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Language

Korean
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Brand Designer & Illustrator at Independent Art Practice
August 13, 2024 - Present
- Consistently create and archive high-density analog pen & ink artwork on personal art account (@gracekim.draws). - Focus on detailed ballpoint pen drawings capturing various textures, moods, and visual stories.
Exhibiting Artist at lebarriofino
July 18, 2025 - July 18, 2025
- Participated as an independent artist, running an official booth to display and sell original illustrations. - Directly engaged with festival visitors to share the stories behind the artwork.
Exhibiting Artist at lebarriofino
July 18, 2025 - July 18, 2025
- Participated as an independent artist, running an official booth to display and sell original illustrations. - Directly engaged with festival visitors to share the stories behind the artwork.
Operations & Client Support Specialist at Hotels.com / Hospitality Roles
January 11, 2017 - March 31, 2026
- Managed day to day hospitality operations, high-volume global bookings, and realtime client communications. - Handled partner relations and resolved user inquiries efficiently in fast paced international environments.
Customer Service & Hospitality
January 1, 2021 - Present
Managed day-to-day operations and high-volume guest relations in fast-paced environments.
Customer Service Advisor
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Managed complex B2B booking lifecycles and global corporate client communications.
Operations Specialist
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Led operations in Prague, Czech Republic, coordinating fast-paced tasks and cross-border workflows.
Operations Specialist at Prague, Czech Republic (location-based role)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Managed day-to-day operations in Prague, coordinating hospitality and operational tasks across teams and projects in fast-paced environments.
Customer Service Advisor at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Managed complex B2B booking lifecycles and global corporate client communications; provided proactive customer support and account care.
Brand Designer & Illustrator at FIFA ACF Film Festival
January 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance brand design and illustration for the festival; created high-density analog pen & ink artworks; engaged with festival visitors to share the stories behind the artwork.
Exhibiting Artist at FIFA ACF Film Festival
January 1, 2024 - Present
Exhibited artwork and directly engaged with festival visitors to discuss the narratives behind the works.

Education

Master’s Degree in Design (Coursework Completed) at Bordeaux School of Fine Arts (ÉBABX)
October 7, 2024 - December 17, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Design at Bordeaux School of Fine Arts (ÉBABX)
October 4, 2021 - October 7, 2024
Bachelor’s Degree in English Linguistics at Busan University of Foreign Studies
March 5, 2012 - February 6, 2017
Bachelor’s Degree in Design at Bordeaux School of Fine Arts, France
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics of English at Korean University of Foreign Studies
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
Master's Degree in Design (Course work Completed) at Bordeaux School of Fine Arts, France
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Design at Bordeaux School of Fine Arts, France
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics of English at Busan University of Foreign Studies, South Korea
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Master’s Degree in Design (Coursework Completed) at Bordeaux School of Fine Arts, France
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor’s Degree in Design at Bordeaux School of Fine Arts, France
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026

Qualifications

TCF
June 15, 2021 - June 15, 2021
B2 (Score: 458) - Official French language proficiency certificate issued by the French Ministry of Education.
Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics of English
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
Master’s Degree in Design
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
Visa status: Non-EU citizen
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
Partner Visa (Family Residence Permit)
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
Visa Status: Non-EU citizen; Family Residence Permit (in progress)
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Travel & Hospitality, Other, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    Vintage Parisian Architecture: Detailed Pen Illustrations

    A collection of analog pen and ink drawings capturing the historic charm of Paris. This series is inspired by my personal love for the city’s vintage character and timeless architecture. Through detailed line work, I aimed to evoke the raw texture and nostalgic atmosphere found in old photographs of beloved Parisian streets and structures.

    You can see the full ‘Paris’ series in the ‘Paris’ highlight on my Instagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/gracekim.draws/