Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Project
Timeline

Youngin Cho

Illustrator / Concept Artist
Vancouver,BC

Summary

Concept illustrator and story artist highly passionate about art, technology and the creative processes involved in video game creation. Creative and goal-oriented with strong background in advertising and media production.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Freelance Illustrator

Self-employed
Port Moody, BC
01.2021 - Current
  • Transformed ideas into high-quality illustration and character concept design creations to fulfill client requests.
  • Gathered information and researched relevant data to create graphics, cartoons and illustrations.
  • Applied color theory and lighting techniques in drawings and illustrations to add excitement, focus and depth.
  • Learned 5+ new software packages in addition to traditional art methods.
  • Generated design and model creation time estimates when needed.

Barista

Compass Group Starbucks
Burnaby, BC
01.2019 - Current
  • Drew eye-catching special board displays to boost sales, which was recognized by SFU Dining marketing dept. for creative contribution.
  • Trained new employees and collaborated with coworkers with clear communication skills and efficiency.
  • Correctly followed safety protocols and successfully completed daily responsibilities as senior barista, including daily cash audits.
  • Built strong connections with customers by memorizing personal preferences and allergy information.
  • Learnt fast and adapted to new menus and system.
  • Managed and controlled line with quick, efficient service.

Freelance Graphic Design Assistant

Brother Industry, Ltd
Seoul, Seoul
10.2020 - 01.2021
  • Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks.
  • Completed in-depth product design tests using updated software tools and 50+ images.
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Worked with design systems to develop and present prototypes for focus group evaluation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC
01.2019 - Current
  • Awarded Undergraduate Open Scholarship (2021).
  • Awarded Academic Success Scholarship (2019)
  • Member of Student Ambassador Program
  • Additional education with a Publishing Minor

Skills

    Drawing and sketching

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Personal Project

In progress of compiling children's illustrated book based on communication theories.

Timeline

Freelance Illustrator - Self-employed
01.2021 - Current
Freelance Graphic Design Assistant - Brother Industry, Ltd
10.2020 - 01.2021
Barista - Compass Group Starbucks
01.2019 - Current
Simon Fraser University - Bachelor of Arts, Communication
01.2019 - Current
Youngin ChoIllustrator / Concept Artist