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Jennifer Minju Park

Port Coquitlam,Canada

Summary

A passionate and creative individual interested in 2D visual narrative in animation and illustration. Skilled in character design, storyboarding, and digital painting, ensuring vibrant and engaging animation projects. Excel in time management, adaptability, and communication, utilizing these soft skills to meet project deadlines and collaborate effectively with team members.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior & Senior Film Practitioner

Animation & Visual Development
Vancouver, British Columbia
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Developed storyboards to convey the desired look, feeling, and narratives of animations.
  • Participated in developing cohesive character concepts and models with directors and animators to align with the project's artistic vision.
  • Executed painting techniques to create immersive background designs and enhance the visual storytelling of scenes.
  • Refined and polished rough animations ensuring high quality visuals and consistency in artistic direction.

Films

  • With love, Mae (2024), directed by Julie Ma - storyboarding, BG art.
  • Happiness (2024), directed by Nil, - character and prop design.
  • Trial Run (2024), directed by Justin Palmer, - character design, background art, and cleanup.
  • Why do it alone? (2024), directed by Emmett Fisher – BG art.
  • Ethel (2023), directed by Hazel Nacho Andia - storyboarding
  • Me, Myself, And The Moon (2023), directed by Christine Lee - clean up
  • The Gourmet (2023), directed by Curt Gonzaga - clean up

Digital Artist

Freelance
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
01.2020 - Current
  • Created original artwork on digital to express concepts and engage audiences.
  • Collaborated with clients to understand their vision and deliver tailored artworks.
  • Prioritized workflow and managed schedules to deliver completed projects with ensured quality under deadline.

Waitress & Barista

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Port Coquitlam, BC
09.2017 - Current
  • Provided exceptional customer service by accurately taking orders and addressing guest inquiries promptly.
  • Prepared beverages according to established recipes, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff during busy periods to ensure smooth operations and timely service.
  • Awesome Sushi, Port Coquitlam, June 2023 – Current.
  • The Coffee Bun, Coquitlam, Jul 2022 - Nov 2022.
  • Sulbing Cafe, Burnaby, Nov 2021- Apr 2022.
  • Kabuki Sushi, Pitt Meadows, June 2018 - April 2022.
  • Kimball Cheonguk, Burnaby, Sept 2017 - June 2018.

Education

Bachelor of Media Arts - 2D + Experimental Animation

Emily Carr University of Art And Design
Vancouver
06.2024

Skills

  • Character animation
  • 2D puppet animation
  • Storyboarding
  • Concept art
  • Background painting
  • Animation principles and pipeline understanding
  • Digital illustration

Software

  • Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects)
  • Toon Boom Harmony
  • Procreate
  • Clip Studio Paint
  • Autodesk Maya

Awards

Port Coquitlam Foundation Scholarship Sept 2019

Languages

  • English
  • Korean
  • Japanese

Timeline

Junior & Senior Film Practitioner

Animation & Visual Development
01.2022 - 01.2024

Digital Artist

Freelance
01.2020 - Current

Waitress & Barista

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09.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Media Arts - 2D + Experimental Animation

Emily Carr University of Art And Design
Jennifer Minju Park