I'm Kelvin Ye, an emerging illustrator and adaptive artist based in Burnaby, British Columbia. I focus on storytelling and creating engaging visuals, working closely with teams to bring ideas to life. I've collaborated with teams to develop and refine scripts, improve clarity and narrative flow, and craft art that resonates emotionally with readers. My work blends traditional painting with digital illustration to produce flexible, compelling visuals.

Kelvin Ye

I'm Kelvin Ye, an emerging illustrator and adaptive artist based in Burnaby, British Columbia. I focus on storytelling and creating engaging visuals, working closely with teams to bring ideas to life. I've collaborated with teams to develop and refine scripts, improve clarity and narrative flow, and craft art that resonates emotionally with readers. My work blends traditional painting with digital illustration to produce flexible, compelling visuals.

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I’m Kelvin Ye, an emerging illustrator and adaptive artist based in Burnaby, British Columbia. I focus on storytelling and creating engaging visuals, working closely with teams to bring ideas to life.

I’ve collaborated with teams to develop and refine scripts, improve clarity and narrative flow, and craft art that resonates emotionally with readers. My work blends traditional painting with digital illustration to produce flexible, compelling visuals.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Illustration and Design Project Contributor at Emily Carr University of Art + Design
September 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025
Worked on graduation and semester projects designing book covers, general layouts, postcards, and business cards using InDesign and Photoshop; created and edited spot and book illustrations using Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint.
Customer Service Associate at Winners & HomeSense
May 1, 2023 - June 5, 2024
Provided quality customer service while managing multiple tasks; collaborated with associates to finish tasks on time; ensured the store was clean and convenient for customers.
Illustrator and Designer (Graduation project) at Daydream Chronicles
January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Designed the book cover and general layout via InDesign; designed postcards and business cards by utilizing fonts and compelling colour palettes; created and edited spot and book illustrations with Photoshop.
Illustrator (Semester Project) at Sunset Daydream
September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Created narrative illustrations and spot illustrations through Clip Studio Paint and Photoshop; designed the book layout and the cover design by using InDesign.
Customer Service Associate at Winners & HomeSense, Burnaby, BC
May 1, 2023 - June 15, 2024
Provided sufficient customer service while managing multiple tasks; worked closely with other associates to ensure tasks can be finished on time; responsible for making sure the store is clean and convenient to shop.
Associate at Winners & HomeSense, Burnaby, BC
May 1, 2023 - June 4, 2024
Provided sufficient customer service while managing multiple tasks. Worked closely with other associates to ensure tasks were finished on time. Responsible for maintaining the store's cleanliness and ensuring a convenient shopping experience.
Comic Artist (Freelance) at Snow Overflow
September 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Remote freelance comic artist; collaborated with team members to develop and refine scripts, improving clarity and narrative flow, and enhancing viewer experience.
Graphic Designer (Volunteer) at Refood Canada
August 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborated with teammates to develop themes for weekly graphics; created graphics for Instagram using Canva, producing engaging content that integrated current events.
Graduation Project – Daydream Chronicles (Picture Book) at Daydream Chronicles Graduation Project
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Designed the book cover and general book layout to enhance the tone and audience engagement; created visually compelling postcards and business cards to strengthen branding and outreach; produced full-page illustrations using acrylic paint and Adobe Photoshop.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Emily Carr University of Art + Design
September 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Vancouver, BC
September 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Vancouver, Bc
September 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration at Emily Carr University of Art + Design
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025

Qualifications

2023 Emily Carr University Achievement Scholarship
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
2024 Alvin Balkind Memorial Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
2023 Emily Carr University Achievement Scholarship
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
2024 Alvin Balkind Memorial Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
2023 Emily Carr University Achievement Scholarship
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
2024 Alvin Balkind Memorial Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Emily Carr University Achievement Scholarship
January 1, 2023 - December 12, 2025
Alvin Balkin Memorial Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - December 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Professional Services