An accomplished illustrator with outstanding skills and over 10 years of success in various art scenes I have spent nine years as a freelance digital artist for Gelsinger licensing company, showcasing works at major retailers like Target, Walmart, and DaySpring, following graduation from the Savannah College of Art and Design with an M.F.A. in Illustration. In addition to my work with Gelsinger, I illustrated and designed engaging children's book covers and interiors on the Reedsy online platform. I have completed over thirty book projects for independent publishers, consistently receiving outstanding reviews. I was also recognized as one of the 30 Amazing Children's Book Illustrators by Reedsy. **Employment and project experience** **Freelance Digital Artist** Gelsinger Licensing Group May 2016 - Present **Freelance Children's Book Illustrator and Designer** Reedsy.com Sep. 2019 - Aug. 2025 **Illustrator** Deep Center May 2012 - Jan. 2015 **Product Design Intern ** Working Class Studio SCAD Sep. 2010 - Nov. 2010 **Creative Intern ** American Greetings Jun. 2010 - Aug. 2010…

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An accomplished illustrator with outstanding skills and over 10 years of success in various art scenes I have spent nine years as a freelance digital artist for Gelsinger licensing company, showcasing works at major retailers like Target, Walmart, and DaySpring, following graduation from the Savannah College of Art and Design with an M.F.A. in Illustration. In addition to my work with Gelsinger, I illustrated and designed engaging children's book covers and interiors on the Reedsy online platform. I have completed over thirty book projects for independent publishers, consistently receiving outstanding reviews. I was also recognized as one of the 30 Amazing Children's Book Illustrators by Reedsy. **Employment and project experience** **Freelance Digital Artist** Gelsinger Licensing Group May 2016 - Present **Freelance Children's Book Illustrator and Designer** Reedsy.com Sep. 2019 - Aug. 2025 **Illustrator** Deep Center May 2012 - Jan. 2015 **Product Design Intern ** Working Class Studio SCAD Sep. 2010 - Nov. 2010 **Creative Intern ** American Greetings Jun. 2010 - Aug. 2010…

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An accomplished illustrator with outstanding skills and over 10 years of success in various art scenes

I have spent nine years as a freelance digital artist for Gelsinger licensing company, showcasing works at major retailers like Target, Walmart, and DaySpring, following graduation from the Savannah College of Art and Design with an M.F.A. in Illustration.

In addition to my work with Gelsinger, I illustrated and designed engaging children’s book covers and interiors on the Reedsy online platform. I have completed over thirty book projects for independent publishers, consistently receiving outstanding reviews. I was also recognized as one of the 30 Amazing Children’s Book Illustrators by Reedsy.

Employment and project experience

Freelance Digital Artist Gelsinger Licensing Group
May 2016 - Present

Freelance Children’s Book Illustrator and Designer Reedsy.com
Sep. 2019 - Aug. 2025

Illustrator Deep Center
May 2012 - Jan. 2015

**Product Design Intern ** Working Class Studio SCAD
Sep. 2010 - Nov. 2010

**Creative Intern ** American Greetings
Jun. 2010 - Aug. 2010

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Language

Korean
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Digital Artist at Gelsinger Licensing Group
August 8, 2016 - Present
Produce, refine, and modify seasonal licensed images using Photoshop for the studio Featured in prominent retailers such as Target, Walmart, Staples, and DaySpring, including Christmas cards, tins and boxes, summer plates, napkins, NFL goods, flags, and puzzles
Freelance Illustrator and Designer at Reedsy
September 29, 2019 - August 28, 2025
Illustrated and designed captivating independent book covers and interiors, as well as logos and marketing materials Successfully completed over thirty book projects for Indie publishers, consistently receiving outstanding reviews Recognized as one of the 30 Amazing Children's Book Illustrators by Reedsy
Illustrator at Deep Center
September 10, 2012 - January 8, 2015
Illustrated twenty one periodical children’s book covers and ten spot illustrations Contributed to the program receiving the 2015 National Youth Arts and Humanities Program Award
Product Design Intern at Working Class Studio SCAD
September 15, 2010 - November 15, 2010
Created illustrated 3D designs for cards, place mats, hangers, puzzle coasters, and shower curtains utilizing Illustrator, silk screen, and laser cutting techniques
Creative Intern at American Greetings
June 4, 2010 - August 4, 2010
Designed and uploaded 40 illustrations to the American Greetings image pool Developed concepts for various holiday greeting cards and participated in multiple projects.

Education

Masters of Fine Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design
March 1, 2011
Illustration Major

Qualifications

Young Blood Illustration Award (2014)
December 31, 2014
By Applied Arts Magazine
Low Country Artist Award
November 22, 2013
19th Telfair Museum Art Fair

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services
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