JiYoung is a skilled Visual Development Artist specializing in environment, prop, and color design for animation. She has extensive experience working in both 2D and 3D productions, creating vibrant worlds across a variety of styles. After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Animation from California State University, Northridge, JiYoung has contributed to numerous TV series, including Motel Transylvania, TrollsTopia, and Fright Krewe, collaborating with studios such as Sony Pictures Animation and DreamWorks Television. In addition to her animation work, JiYoung is an award-winning children’s book illustrator. Her debut, The Efil Brothers, received a Gold Medal at the Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY) in the Children’s Picture Books (All Ages) category. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge through teaching and lectures, helping aspiring artists build strong fundamentals for their careers. Outside of work, she enjoys running, reading, and cherishing moments with family and friends.

JiYoung Choi

JiYoung is a skilled Visual Development Artist specializing in environment, prop, and color design for animation. She has extensive experience working in both 2D and 3D productions, creating vibrant worlds across a variety of styles. After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Animation from California State University, Northridge, JiYoung has contributed to numerous TV series, including Motel Transylvania, TrollsTopia, and Fright Krewe, collaborating with studios such as Sony Pictures Animation and DreamWorks Television. In addition to her animation work, JiYoung is an award-winning children’s book illustrator. Her debut, The Efil Brothers, received a Gold Medal at the Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY) in the Children’s Picture Books (All Ages) category. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge through teaching and lectures, helping aspiring artists build strong fundamentals for their careers. Outside of work, she enjoys running, reading, and cherishing moments with family and friends.

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JiYoung is a skilled Visual Development Artist specializing in environment, prop, and color design for animation. She has extensive experience working in both 2D and 3D productions, creating vibrant worlds across a variety of styles. After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Animation from California State University, Northridge, JiYoung has contributed to numerous TV series, including Motel Transylvania, TrollsTopia, and Fright Krewe, collaborating with studios such as Sony Pictures Animation and DreamWorks Television. In addition to her animation work, JiYoung is an award-winning children’s book illustrator. Her debut, The Efil Brothers, received a Gold Medal at the Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY) in the Children’s Picture Books (All Ages) category. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge through teaching and lectures, helping aspiring artists build strong fundamentals for their careers. Outside of work, she enjoys running, reading, and cherishing moments with family and friends.

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Language

Korean
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Co-Director / Production Designer at Asians in Animation
June 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Co-directed a 2D short film, guiding visual style, artistic vision, world-building, and character design. Led and mentored the art team, ensuring quality and timely delivery. Contributed ideas for story development and visual storytelling through collaborative pitches.
Visual Development Artist (BG Artist) at Sony Pictures Animation
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Mainly designed props and set elements in 3D. Provided 2D concept art and orthographic drawings for 3D assets.
Visual Development Artist at DreamWorks Animation TV
September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2023
Developed the look of the show’s environments. Designed & painted the main locations, created color & lighting keys. Designed character special poses, props, and FX.
Jr. Visual Development Artist at DreamWorks Animation TV
July 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Responsible for creating orthographic drawings for set and prop designs. Colored and textured the assets. Created graphics for visual effects.
Freelance Visual Development Artist at DreamWorks Animation TV
March 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021
Responsible for creating BG layouts from multiple perspectives. Painted the final backgrounds. Created color scripts to visualize the emotional arcs of the episodes.

Education

B.A. Visual Arts at California State University, Northridge
August 1, 2018 - December 1, 2020
B.F.A. Fine Arts at DongDuck Women’s University
March 1, 2010 - February 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment