Andy Lee is a Korean-American Illustrator/Designer based in Riverside, California. He has resided in California his whole life, and realizes how lucky he is to be living such a cultural melting pot. Growing up, Andy found that there weren't a lot of career paths available to him, other than a form of art. Whether through visual or performance or auditory, he was always engaging in his own little personal projects attributed to creative expression. The pursuit of art is his passion. He started putting together an illustration portfolio in his sophomore year of high school, and got accepted into ArtCenter College of Design, where Andy currently studies. The experiences at ArtCenter broadened his horizons by a hundredfold, and he continues to be so enamored by the possibilities of illustration to tell stories in a way no other medium can. He has been putting emphasis on both being an illustrator for the past 4 years here, as well as pursuing graphic design for the last 2. Both of these practices inform the other, and Andy believes it's evident in his work.

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Andy Lee is a Korean-American Illustrator/Designer based in Riverside, California. He has resided in California his whole life, and realizes how lucky he is to be living such a cultural melting pot. Growing up, Andy found that there weren't a lot of career paths available to him, other than a form of art. Whether through visual or performance or auditory, he was always engaging in his own little personal projects attributed to creative expression. The pursuit of art is his passion. He started putting together an illustration portfolio in his sophomore year of high school, and got accepted into ArtCenter College of Design, where Andy currently studies. The experiences at ArtCenter broadened his horizons by a hundredfold, and he continues to be so enamored by the possibilities of illustration to tell stories in a way no other medium can. He has been putting emphasis on both being an illustrator for the past 4 years here, as well as pursuing graphic design for the last 2. Both of these practices inform the other, and Andy believes it's evident in his work.

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Andy Lee is a Korean-American Illustrator/Designer based in Riverside, California. He has resided in California his whole life, and realizes how lucky he is to be living such a cultural melting pot. Growing up, Andy found that there weren’t a lot of career paths available to him, other than a form of art. Whether through visual or performance or auditory, he was always engaging in his own little personal projects attributed to creative expression. The pursuit of art is his passion. He started putting together an illustration portfolio in his sophomore year of high school, and got accepted into ArtCenter College of Design, where Andy currently studies. The experiences at ArtCenter broadened his horizons by a hundredfold, and he continues to be so enamored by the possibilities of illustration to tell stories in a way no other medium can. He has been putting emphasis on both being an illustrator for the past 4 years here, as well as pursuing graphic design for the last 2. Both of these practices inform the other, and Andy believes it’s evident in his work.

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Language

English
Fluent
Korean
Intermediate

Work Experience

Laborer at Mustard Seed - Los Angeles
December 31, 2022 - September 5, 2025
Worked in organizing apparel goods into packaging to be shipped to stores for Mustard Seed L A, a modern apparel company for women. Developed communication skills within a team, met timely needs, and performed physical labor tasks.
Designer at PAVA World
May 31, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Produced a brochure design for PAVA World’s 2023 Leadership Gala and Award Ceremony using Procreate and InDesign. The brochure was approved and utilized for the gala event.
Campus Tour Guide at ArtCenter College of Design
December 31, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Conducted tours for incoming students and interested visitors around the ArtCenter Corona, CA South Campus helping prospective students understand the college environment and programs.
Laborer at Mustard Seed - Los Angeles
December 31, 2022 - September 5, 2025
Worked organizing apparel goods into packaging to be shipped to stores, honing communication, timeliness, and physical labor skills within a women's modern apparel company.
Designer at PAVA World
May 31, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Produced a brochure design for PAVA World's 2023 Leadership Gala and Award Ceremony using Procreate and InDesign. The design was approved and used for the Gala event.
Campus Tour Guide at ArtCenter College of Design
December 31, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Conducted tours for incoming students and prospective attendees around the ArtCenter South Campus, enhancing public speaking and presentation skills.
Laborer at Mustard Seed - Los Angeles
December 31, 2022 - September 5, 2025
Worked in organizing apparel goods into packaging for shipment to stores. Developed skills in team communication, meeting deadlines, and performing physical labor in a modern women's apparel production company.
Designer at PAVA World
May 31, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Produced brochure design for PAVA World's 2023 Leadership Gala and Award Ceremony using Procreate and InDesign. The design was approved and used for the Gala event.
Campus Tour Guide at ArtCenter College of Design
December 31, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Conduct campus tours for incoming students and visitors around the South Campus, providing information and guidance on the college experience and facilities.

Education

Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Illustration at ArtCenter College of Design
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at ArtCenter College of Design
January 1, 2021 - September 5, 2025
Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Illustration at ArtCenter College of Design - Pasadena, CA
January 1, 2021 - September 5, 2025
Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Illustration at ArtCenter College of Design
January 1, 2021 - September 5, 2025

Qualifications

ArtCenter Undergraduate Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - September 5, 2025
ArtCenter Provost’s List
December 1, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Walt Reed Scholarship Award
April 1, 2025 - September 5, 2025
ArtCenter Provost’s List
December 1, 2023 - September 5, 2025
ArtCenter Undergraduate Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - September 5, 2025
ArtCenter Student Gallery
April 1, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Society of Illustrators Walt Reed Scholarship Award
April 1, 2025 - September 5, 2025
Accepted into Student Scholarship Catalog for 2025
January 1, 2025 - September 5, 2025
ArtCenter Provost’s List
December 1, 2023 - September 5, 2025
ArtCenter Undergraduate Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - September 5, 2025
Walt Reed Scholarship Award
April 1, 2025 - September 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Consumer Goods, Professional Services