Irene Jung
Glendale,CA
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Concept Artist
Warped Worlds
Los Angeles, CA
04.2026 - Current
- Led art direction as the main artist for a 2D game in development and set the overall tone and style
- Created art assets and collaborated with the game developer to prioritize project tasks
- Participated in weekly meetings to provide progress updates and align on project goals
- Supported in-person events to showcase and promote company's projects
Intern
Warped Worlds
Pasadena , CA
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked as a character concept artist/2d animator to create Chromacorp, an award-winning interactive game that won Alt.Ctrl.GDC at the 2025 Game Developers Conference & Live Action Award at the 2024 IndieCade Festival
- Ideated and designed the main character/mascot of the game
- Attended meetings, created idea pitches, and conducted presentations
- Communicated and collaborated with game designers, ui/ux designers, and environment designers
Freelance Character Designer
Time Crunch Comics
CA
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Created rendered character designs for the graphic novel Cosmyx, the Time Witch
- Developed ideation sketches and design variations based on client feedback
- Implemented revisions according to project notes and design requirements
Freelance Visual Development Artist
Les Studios d'Ekigaï
Rochefort
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked remotely with clients through email communication
- Produced thumbnails and revisions based on client feedback
- Illustrated multiple assets for a pitch of an unannounced animation project
- Collaborated effectively across language barriers
Illustrator (Commissioned Work- Honkai: Star Rail)
Linkworld International Limited
Remote
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Commissioned by Linkworld International Limited to create a promotional illustration for Honkai: Star Rail, developed by HoYoverse (MiHoYo)
- Provided multiple thumbnail sketches, color sketches, and necessary revisions
Visual Development Artist
NuBoom Studios
Remote
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Revised character turnarounds to ensure design consistency
- Cleaned and refined animation frames for production
Production Design Teacher's Assistant
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted in a 14-week Production Design course led by Professor Evgeni Tomov
- Facilitated group critiques focused on design decisions and story intent
- Organized balanced student teams for collaborative projects
- Taught basic Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro skills
Peer Coach
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Led 50-minute mentoring sessions to support students seeking academic support
- Advised prospective students preparing to enroll at ArtCenter
Orientation Leader
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, California
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Created a 3-minute illustrated and animated video in Adobe After Effects explaining participation and integrity
- Organized presentations, resources, and activities for incoming students
- Collaborated with orientation leaders to problem-solve and improve program structure
Community Service Volunteer
Red Cross Youth
Seoul, South Korea
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Worked in the kitchen at a Welfare Center to prepare food and maintain cleanliness
Intern
Massive Creative
Seoul, South Korea
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Supported advertisement development through research, compiling reference materials and visual inspiration
Education
Bachelor of Science - Entertainment Design- Concept Art
Art Center College of Design
1700 Lida St, Pasadena, CA 9110304-2025
Skills
- Digital illustration
- Character Design
- Communication and presentation
- Experienced in Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint
- General knowledge of Blender
- Fluent in Korean and English
- Proficient in Spanish (AP score of 4)
- Ap Language score of 5
Accomplishments
- Alt.ctrl.GDC Award- Game Developers Conference 2025
- Live Action Award - IndieCade 2024
- Honorable Mention - Scholastic Art and Writing Awards 2019
Education and Training
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Timeline
Concept Artist
Warped Worlds
04.2026 - Current
Illustrator (Commissioned Work- Honkai: Star Rail)
Linkworld International Limited
05.2025 - 06.2025
Freelance Character Designer
Time Crunch Comics
09.2024 - 01.2026
Production Design Teacher's Assistant
Art Center College of Design
09.2024 - 04.2025
Freelance Visual Development Artist
Les Studios d'Ekigaï
04.2024 - 08.2024
Intern
Warped Worlds
01.2024 - 12.2024
Peer Coach
Art Center College of Design
01.2024 - 04.2025
Orientation Leader
Art Center College of Design
06.2023 - 09.2023
Visual Development Artist
NuBoom Studios
05.2023 - 08.2023
Intern
Massive Creative
12.2019 - 01.2020
Community Service Volunteer
Red Cross Youth
08.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Entertainment Design- Concept Art
Art Center College of Design