I’m a 2D Character Designer with 3+ years of experience in animation and TCG illustration. I specialize in creating expressive, animation-ready characters with strong silhouettes, clear shape language, and appealing personalities. My work focuses on readability and performance in production pipelines, ensuring designs translate cleanly from concept to final assets. I’ve worked on professional animation projects and high-quality TCG illustrations, adapting established IP styles while maintaining visual consistency and appeal. What sets me apart is my ability to quickly match a project’s style and deliver polished, production-ready designs with minimal iteration. I’m reliable, fast, and easy to collaborate with, and I’m available for both short-term and ongoing projects.

Jimin Kim

I’m a 2D Character Designer with 3+ years of experience in animation and TCG illustration. I specialize in creating expressive, animation-ready characters with strong silhouettes, clear shape language, and appealing personalities. My work focuses on readability and performance in production pipelines, ensuring designs translate cleanly from concept to final assets. I’ve worked on professional animation projects and high-quality TCG illustrations, adapting established IP styles while maintaining visual consistency and appeal. What sets me apart is my ability to quickly match a project’s style and deliver polished, production-ready designs with minimal iteration. I’m reliable, fast, and easy to collaborate with, and I’m available for both short-term and ongoing projects.

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I’m a 2D Character Designer with 3+ years of experience in animation and TCG illustration.

I specialize in creating expressive, animation-ready characters with strong silhouettes, clear shape language, and appealing personalities. My work focuses on readability and performance in production pipelines, ensuring designs translate cleanly from concept to final assets.

I’ve worked on professional animation projects and high-quality TCG illustrations, adapting established IP styles while maintaining visual consistency and appeal.

What sets me apart is my ability to quickly match a project’s style and deliver polished, production-ready designs with minimal iteration.

I’m reliable, fast, and easy to collaborate with, and I’m available for both short-term and ongoing projects.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Visual Development Artist at Devsisters (Korea)
July 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022
Created character sheets, turnarounds, key art, and promo visuals for animation; collaborated with directors to maintain cohesive visual identity; produced assets on tight deadlines, ensuring brand consistency across projects.
Visual Development Artist at Devsisters (Korea)
July 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Created character sheets, turnarounds, key art, and promo visuals for animation; adapted existing characters while preserving key traits and recognizability; delivered polished assets on deadlines; maintained cohesive visual identity across projects.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Cartoon and Animation, Visual Communication at Kongju National University
March 1, 2017 - February 1, 2022

Qualifications

Tax Credit: Permanent Resident of BC (Vancouver) - Eligible for BC tax credits
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment