I am a versatile character and prop artist passionate about costume design and fashion. I am a graduate of OCAD University’s Illustration program and Capilano University’s 2D Animation and Visual Development program. I enjoy creating visually consistent and narrative-driven character designs suited for animation pipelines. I have experience collaborating closely with supervisors and clients, adapting designs according to feedback to meet project requirements. Skilled in Adobe Photoshop and Toon Boom Harmony, I manage my time efficiently and pay close attention to detail under tight deadlines.

Donna Kim

I am a versatile character and prop artist passionate about costume design and fashion. I am a graduate of OCAD University’s Illustration program and Capilano University’s 2D Animation and Visual Development program. I enjoy creating visually consistent and narrative-driven character designs suited for animation pipelines. I have experience collaborating closely with supervisors and clients, adapting designs according to feedback to meet project requirements. Skilled in Adobe Photoshop and Toon Boom Harmony, I manage my time efficiently and pay close attention to detail under tight deadlines.

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I am a versatile character and prop artist passionate about costume design and fashion. I am a graduate of OCAD University’s Illustration program and Capilano University’s 2D Animation and Visual Development program. I enjoy creating visually consistent and narrative-driven character designs suited for animation pipelines.

I have experience collaborating closely with supervisors and clients, adapting designs according to feedback to meet project requirements. Skilled in Adobe Photoshop and Toon Boom Harmony, I manage my time efficiently and pay close attention to detail under tight deadlines.

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Work Experience

Character Designer at Capilano University
August 31, 2024 - August 31, 2025
Designed characters for rigged builds optimized for animation pipelines on educational projects. Maintained frequent communication with supervisors, adapting designs based on feedback at every step until completion. Developed characters aligned with the narrative tone and target audience using Adobe Photoshop.
Graphic Designer at Kim's BBQ
March 31, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Created and presented initial logo concepts with multiple sketches and iteration rounds tailored to the client’s brand vision. Edited and refined designs based on client feedback to align with the evolving creative brief and expectations.

Education

2D Animation and Visual Development Diploma at Capilano University
September 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024
BA (Illustration) at OCAD University
September 1, 2012 - June 30, 2017

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail