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JiYoung Choi

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JiYoung is a skilled Visual Development Artist specializing in environment, prop, and color design for animation.

About

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.

  • 2 years' experience
  • Joined April 2026

Languages

  • KoreanFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 5 roles

Co-Director / Production Designer · Asians in AnimationJun 2025 – Oct 2025 · 5 mos

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) · Sony Pictures AnimationJun 2024 – Aug 2024 · 3 mos

Mainly designed props and set elements in 3D. Provided 2D concept art and orthographic drawings for 3D assets.

Visual Development Artist · DreamWorks Animation TVSep 2021 – Apr 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos

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 · DreamWorks Animation TVJul 2021 – Sep 2021 · 3 mos
Freelance Visual Development Artist · DreamWorks Animation TVMar 2021 – Jul 2021 · 5 mos

Education

B.A. Visual Arts · California State University, Northridge2018 – 2020
B.F.A. Fine Arts · DongDuck Women’s University2010 – 2014

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