I hold a BA (Hons) in Illustration and have developed a versatile creative practice that spans character design, concept art, editorial illustration, portraiture, and decorative, pattern-based work across both digital and traditional media. I’m confident working in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Procreate, with a strong foundation in colour theory, composition, perspective, anatomy, and light and shadow. This allows me to move fluidly between realistic and stylised approaches, adapting to the needs of each project. I enjoy the full creative process, from early thumbnails and idea development through to refined final artwork. I’m comfortable receiving and responding to detailed feedback, and I take care to translate ideas clearly and accurately into each revision. Alongside this, I have experience in visual storytelling and sequential art, creating reference sheets, and preparing artwork for both screen and print, with a solid understanding of formats, resolution, and production requirements.

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I hold a BA (Hons) in Illustration and have developed a versatile creative practice that spans character design, concept art, editorial illustration, portraiture, and decorative, pattern-based work across both digital and traditional media. I’m confident working in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Procreate, with a strong foundation in colour theory, composition, perspective, anatomy, and light and shadow. This allows me to move fluidly between realistic and stylised approaches, adapting to the needs of each project. I enjoy the full creative process, from early thumbnails and idea development through to refined final artwork. I’m comfortable receiving and responding to detailed feedback, and I take care to translate ideas clearly and accurately into each revision. Alongside this, I have experience in visual storytelling and sequential art, creating reference sheets, and preparing artwork for both screen and print, with a solid understanding of formats, resolution, and production requirements.

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I hold a BA (Hons) in Illustration and have developed a versatile creative practice that spans character design, concept art, editorial illustration, portraiture, and decorative, pattern-based work across both digital and traditional media. I’m confident working in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Procreate, with a strong foundation in colour theory, composition, perspective, anatomy, and light and shadow. This allows me to move fluidly between realistic and stylised approaches, adapting to the needs of each project.

I enjoy the full creative process, from early thumbnails and idea development through to refined final artwork. I’m comfortable receiving and responding to detailed feedback, and I take care to translate ideas clearly and accurately into each revision. Alongside this, I have experience in visual storytelling and sequential art, creating reference sheets, and preparing artwork for both screen and print, with a solid understanding of formats, resolution, and production requirements.

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Language

English
Fluent
Korean
Intermediate

Work Experience

Head English Teacher at Funway Seoul
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2026
Delivered ESL instruction to students aged 7–13 across phonics, creative writing, and exam preparation; managed mixed-ability classes with consistent structure and pacing; designed and implemented assessment materials including exam papers, rubrics, and speaking evaluations; developed quarterly reporting system using Excel; created and delivered summer and winter camp programmes and built a year-long kindergarten curriculum from the ground up; communicated regularly with parents and senior leadership to identify and support underperforming students.
English Homeroom Teacher at LANPUS – DYB
September 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024
Served as English homeroom teacher for advanced six-year-old students in a full-day immersive setting; maintained high academic standards while adapting lessons to individual ability levels; managed substantial volumes of marking, grading, and assessment in a high-expectation environment with significant parental involvement.
English Art Teacher at YBM Global (C-GATE / PINE Division)
September 1, 2020 - August 1, 2022
Designed and delivered art-based English immersion lessons for students aged 5–7 in a dual-language environment; planned a varied curriculum balancing creativity with language learning; managed lesson planning, material selection, and resource preparation; adapted delivery for COVID restrictions including online teaching via Zoom and library reading sessions for younger students.
English Teacher at Wisiland
September 1, 2019 - August 1, 2020
Taught students aged 4–7 in an immersive, independent classroom setting; navigated a fast-paced environment with minimal training or support; managed classroom learning and student safety during the onset of COVID-19, adapting materials to varied levels of ability.
Editor and Proofreader (Freelance) at E4 NET
January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2025
Provided on-demand editorial and proofreading services across travel guides, tourist information, and product instructions with a focus on accurate British English.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-Employed
May 1, 2018 - Present
Managed portfolio and client acquisition across social media platforms, delivering illustration work to brief and deadlines; demonstrated concept development, visual storytelling, composition, and color theory; adapted style to varied client briefs with clear communication throughout.

Education

BA (Hons) Illustration at University of South Wales
September 1, 2015 - August 1, 2018

Qualifications

TEFL – 140-hour certificate (Young Learners & Adults, in-person and online delivery)
February 1, 2019 - March 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services