I’m Yeojin Jang, a 2D animator and character illustrator based in Chicago. I enjoy bringing characters to life with expressive motion and bold visuals, using tools like Clip Studio Paint, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator. I’m currently pursuing a BFA at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, focusing on 2D animation. I contribute to SAIC Animation Club and Afro-Audacity Animation Team, creating rough and final animations as well as character designs. In my free time I freelance character illustrations and chibi sprites for game projects on Steam and digital art platforms.

Yeojin Jang

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I’m Yeojin Jang, a 2D animator and character illustrator based in Chicago. I enjoy bringing characters to life with expressive motion and bold visuals, using tools like Clip Studio Paint, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator. I’m currently pursuing a BFA at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, focusing on 2D animation. I contribute to SAIC Animation Club and Afro-Audacity Animation Team, creating rough and final animations as well as character designs. In my free time I freelance character illustrations and chibi sprites for game projects on Steam and digital art platforms.

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I’m Yeojin Jang, a 2D animator and character illustrator based in Chicago. I enjoy bringing characters to life with expressive motion and bold visuals, using tools like Clip Studio Paint, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

I’m currently pursuing a BFA at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, focusing on 2D animation. I contribute to SAIC Animation Club and Afro-Audacity Animation Team, creating rough and final animations as well as character designs. In my free time I freelance character illustrations and chibi sprites for game projects on Steam and digital art platforms.

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Language

English
Advanced
Korean
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance 2D Animator at Self-initiated projects
January 1, 2020 - Present
Solo-made animated music video works; continuously produced fan-made original animated music videos.
Animation Club Member / SAIC Animation Jam at SAIC Animation Club
August 1, 2024 - Present
Member of SAIC Animation Club; awarded Bronze Medal for SAIC Animation Jam (Team of 4).
Chibi/Character Illustration Work at Steam Indie Game
July 31, 2024 - Present
Chibi sprite work for games; contributed character illustrations for indie titles: "Judgement Angel" and "Condominium: no exit"
Online Art Commission Artist at Freelance (X, Crepe and VGen online commissions)
January 1, 2021 - Present
50+ character illustration commissions via X, Crepe and VGen.
Animation Intern at Afro-Audacity Animation Team
January 5, 2026 - February 17, 2026
Managed to work on both Rough and Fine Line Animation.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
August 22, 2023 - May 15, 2027
2D Animation (FVNMA)

Qualifications

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Art Program: Special Merit Auction Lot 43 “Chicken In Contrast” Charcoal
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) State Medal: Gold Seal “Collection of Wonderland” Colored Pencil
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Fort Bend County Fair School Art Auction Lot 9 “Noble Gaze” Charcoal
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards National Award: Silver Medal “Ruin” Colored Pencil
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other