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I’m Taehee Kim, a multidisciplinary illustrator and designer based in Pasadena, blending editorial storytelling with surface design and craft. My work ranges from posters and packaging to wallpaper and branding, with a focus on color, typography, and narrative detail. In addition to creating, I mentor peers and guide students as a Teaching Assistant at ArtCenter, helping with portfolio design, grad shows, and class organization.
Beyond the classroom, I freelance for brands and studios, including NABOM, Bucketsquad, COLLECTIVES, and Hermès projects through ArtCenter. I enjoy collaborative projects that push visual storytelling and production craft forward, from printmaking to digital design.
Skills
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Language
English
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Korean
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Work Experience
Designer at Hermès x ArtCenter Sponsor Studio
January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025Participated in an ArtCenter educational project sponsored by Hermès, contributing design expertise to the collaboration.
Teaching Assistant at ArtCenter College of Design
January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025Assisted instructor Ann Field and Alia Malley in the course of History of Illustration. Organized class files and provided resources for students.
Peer Coach Student Supervisor at ArtCenter College of Design
September 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025Curated workshops and tabling events. Designed promotional material and managed social media accounts to support peers.
Teaching Assistant at ArtCenter College of Design
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Assisted Rob Clayton, Eric Nyquist, Louis Police, David Tillinghast, Dawn Yamazi in the course of Portfolio Design Lab. Guided graduating class and Grad Show with time management, file tracking, and class organization.
Peer Coach at ArtCenter College of Design
September 1, 2023 - April 30, 2025Provided academic support to students through advisement meetings, moderated workshops, and organized outreach initiatives within illustration classes. Served as TA for the day upon request.
Teaching Assistant at ArtCenter College of Design
September 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024Assisted Gayle Donahue in the course of Head & Hands by facilitating class critiques, organizing class recaps, and providing one-on-one student support.
Teaching Assistant at ArtCenter College of Design
May 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023Assisted Maura Bendett in the course of Design 2 with class demos and critiques, supervising and guiding students in the model shop.
Designer at Hermès x ArtCenter Sponsor Studio
April 30, 2025 - July 16, 2025Participated in an ArtCenter educational project sponsored by Hermès, contributing design expertise in collaboration with peers and supervisors.
Teaching Assistant at ArtCenter College of Design
April 30, 2025 - July 16, 2025Assisted instructor Ann Field and Alia Malley in the History of Illustration course by organizing class files and providing resources to students, supporting the learning process.
Peer Coach Student Supervisor at ArtCenter College of Design
April 30, 2025 - July 16, 2025Curated workshops and tabling event, designed promotional material, and managed social media accounts to support student academic activities and engagement.
Teaching Assistant at ArtCenter College of Design
December 31, 2024 - July 16, 2025Assisted Rob Clayton, Eric Nyquist, Louis Police, David Tillinghast, Dawn Yamazi in the Portfolio Design Lab course. Guided graduating class and Grad Show with time management, file tracking, and organization of class activities.
Peer Coach at ArtCenter College of Design
April 30, 2025 - July 16, 2025Provided academic support to students through advisement meetings, moderated workshops, and organized outreach initiatives within illustration classes. Served as Teaching Assistant upon request.
Teaching Assistant at ArtCenter College of Design
April 30, 2024 - July 16, 2025Assisted Gayle Donahue in the Head & Hands course by facilitating class critiques, organizing class recaps, and providing one-on-one student support.
Teaching Assistant at ArtCenter College of Design
August 31, 2023 - July 16, 2025Assisted Maura Bendett in the course of Design 2 with class demos and critiques, supervised and guided students in the model shop.
Designer at Hermès x ArtCenter Sponsor Studio
April 1, 2025 - July 16, 2025Participated in an ArtCenter educational project sponsored by Hermès.
Teaching Assistant at ArtCenter College of Design
April 1, 2025 - July 16, 2025Assisted instructor Ann Field and Alia Malley in the course of History of Illustration. Organized class files and provided resources for students.
Peer Coach Student Supervisor at ArtCenter College of Design
April 1, 2025 - July 16, 2025Curated workshops and tabling event. Designed promotional materials and managed social media accounts.
Teaching Assistant at ArtCenter College of Design
December 31, 2024 - July 16, 2025Assisted Rob Clayton, Eric Nyquist, Louis Police, David Tillinghast, and Dawn Yamazi in the course of Portfolio Design Lab. Guided graduating class/Grad Show with time management, file tracking, and class organization.
Peer Coach at ArtCenter College of Design
April 1, 2025 - July 16, 2025Provided academic support to students through advisement meetings, moderated workshops, and organized outreach initiatives within illustration classes. TA for the day upon request.
Teaching Assistant at ArtCenter College of Design
April 1, 2024 - July 16, 2025Assisted Gayle Donahue in the course of Head & Hands with facilitating class critiques, organizing class recaps, and providing one-on-one student support.
Teaching Assistant at ArtCenter College of Design
August 31, 2023 - July 16, 2025Assisted Maura Bendett in the course of Design 2 with class demonstrations and critiques, supervising and guiding students in the model shop.
Designer at Hermès x ArtCenter Sponsor Studio
April 1, 2025 - July 16, 2025Participated in an educational project sponsored by Hermès at ArtCenter College of Design, contributing to design and creative development.
Teaching Assistant at ArtCenter College of Design
April 1, 2025 - July 16, 2025Assisted instructor Ann Field and Alia Malley in the course of History of Illustration. Organized class files and provided resources for students.
Peer Coach Student Supervisor at ArtCenter College of Design
April 1, 2025 - July 16, 2025Curated workshops and tabling events, designed promotional materials, and managed social media accounts to support peer coaching initiatives.
Teaching Assistant at ArtCenter College of Design
December 31, 2024 - July 16, 2025Assisted Rob Clayton, Eric Nyquist, Louis Police, David Tillinghast, and Dawn Yamazi in the Portfolio Design Lab. Guided graduating class and Grad Show with time management, file tracking, and class organization.
Peer Coach at ArtCenter College of Design
April 1, 2025 - July 16, 2025Provided academic support through advisement meetings, moderated workshops, and organized outreach initiatives within illustration classes. Served as TA for the day upon request.
Teaching Assistant at ArtCenter College of Design
April 1, 2024 - July 16, 2025Assisted Gayle Donahue in the course of Head & Hands by facilitating class critiques, organizing recaps, and providing one-on-one student support.
Teaching Assistant at ArtCenter College of Design
August 31, 2023 - July 16, 2025Assisted Maura Bendett in the course of Design 2 with class demos, critiques, and supervised students in the model shop.
Freelance Contractor at Bucketsquad
September 1, 2025 - PresentProject based participation on the tech-pack and designs for basketball wear goods.
Freelance Illustrator at NABOM
June 1, 2025 - PresentDesign and illustrating for perfume brand NABOM, including illustrations on web banners and packaging design.
Freelance Designer at COLLECTIVES
May 1, 2025 - PresentDesigning surface designs to be printed on wallpaper and various fabric goods.
Designer at Hermès
April 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025Participated in an ArtCenter educational project sponsored by Hermès.
Teaching Assistant at ArtCenter College of Design
April 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025Assisted instructor Ann Field and Alia Malley in the course of History of Illustration; organized class files and provided resources for students.
Peer Coach Student Supervisor at ArtCenter College of Design
April 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025Curated workshops and tabling events; designed promotional material and managed social media accounts.
Teaching Assistant at ArtCenter College of Design
December 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025Assisted Rob Clayton, Eric Nyquist, Louis Police, David Tillinghast, and Dawn Yamazi in the course of Portfolio Design Lab. Guided graduating class/Grad Show with time management, file tracking, and organization of class.
Teaching Assistant at ArtCenter College of Design
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024Assisted Rob Clayton, Eric Nyquist, Louis Police, David Tillinghast, Dawn Yamazi in the course of Portfolio Design Lab. Guided graduating class/ Grad Show with time management, file tracking and organization of class.
Teaching Assistant at ArtCenter College of Design
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025Assisted instructor Ann Field and Alia Malley in History of Illustration. Organization of class files, providing resources for students.
Freelance Contractor at Bucketsquad
September 1, 2025 - October 28, 2025Project-based participating on the tech-pack, designs on basketball wear goods.
Freelance Illustrator at NABOM
June 1, 2025 - October 28, 2025Design and illustrating for perfume brand NABOM. Illustration on web banners and designs on packaging design.
Freelance Designer at COLLECTIVES
May 1, 2025 - October 28, 2025Designing surface designs to be printed on wallpaper and various fabric goods.
Designer at Hermès
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025Participating in an ArtCenter educational project sponsored by Hermès.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts at ArtCenter College of Design
January 1, 2021 - April 1, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts at ArtCenter College of Design
January 1, 2021 - April 30, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts at ArtCenter College of Design
January 1, 2021 - April 1, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts at ArtCenter College of Design
January 1, 2021 - April 1, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts at ArtCenter College of Design
January 1, 2021 - April 1, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration, Design + Surface with Honors at ArtCenter College of Design
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2025Qualifications
Jerry V. Johnson Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Frank L. Lanza Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Fletcher Jones Scholarship
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Marta Chandler Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021ArtCenter Merit Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025Jerry V. Johnson Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Frank L. Lanza Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Fletcher Jones Scholarship
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Marta Chandler Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021ArtCenter Merit Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025Provost’s List
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025Jerry V. Johnson Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Frank L. Lanza Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Fletcher Jones Scholarship
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Marta Chandler Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021ArtCenter Merit Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025Jerry V. Johnson Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Frank L. Lanza Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Fletcher Jones Scholarship
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Marta Chandler Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021ArtCenter Merit Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025Jerry V. Johnson Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Frank L. Lanza Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Fletcher Jones Scholarship
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Marta Chandler Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021ArtCenter Merit Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025Jerry V. Johnson Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - October 28, 2025Frank L. Lanza Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - October 28, 2025Fletcher Jones Scholarship
January 1, 2022 - October 28, 2025Marta Chandler Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - October 28, 2025ArtCenter Merit Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - October 28, 2025Provost's List
January 1, 2021 - October 28, 2025Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Retail, Other, Software & Internet
LA28 - 2028 Los Angeles Olympics theme illustrations; featuring games and LA culture all togther; emphasizing the unity. Printed on linen fabric poster.
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