Sohyun Jeon
New York, NY | linkedin.com/in/sohyun-j
sjeon@c.ringling.edu | sohivisual.com
EDUCATION
Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL Dean Scholarship
Bachelor of Fine Arts, May 2024, Honor Junior Show Representative Senior Show Representative
Major: Illustration
ILLUSTRATION EXPERIENCE
Freelance Artist and Graphic designer, Multiple clients, Nationwide, 2020-present
· Crafted the cover design for ‘Samsung Insurance’ information booklet
· Designed a custom guild mark for the online game MapleStory, incorporating unique elements and themes as requested by the client
· Demonstrated an ability to meet tight deadlines, producing all materials promptly
Poster Designer, Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL, January 2023-May 2024
· As part of an upper-level Illustration class project, developed a promotional poster for a concert featuring South Korean artist ‘Hoody’ performing at Han Rive using Photoshop and Procreate
· Created a ‘Samsung’ health insurance poster to promote their brand and convey different moods from before using both Adobe Photoshop and Clip Studio
· Digitally illustrated graphic style, focusing on brand value
Editorial Illustrator, Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL, September 2022- January 2023
· Presented a Korean traditional 'Han Bok' fashion cover illustration for Vogue magazine using Clip Studio as part of a class assignment
· Collaborated seamlessly with fellow artists and illustrators, collectively highlighting crucial points of the article through visually compelling imagery
Fashion Magazine Illustrator, Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL, September 2022
· As part of the upper-level Illustration class project, presented Korean traditional clothes ‘Han Bok’ fashion cover illustration for Vogue magazine using Clip studio
· Developed a semi-graphic style, digitally designing the illustration to give Vogue’s logo and the featured woman a harmonious sense of space
GRAPHIC DESIGN EXPERIENCE
BOOK Editorial Designer, Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL, Spring 2024
· Created ‘Light Around the City,’ an editorial book in a senior class, handling all planning, designing, and editing with a focus on creativity and detail, resulting in a unique and polished final product
· Developed an editorial book using Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, illustrating how city lights are perceived to demonstrate the concept visually
TEA Branding Designer, Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL, Spring 2023
· Crafted ‘SEJAK’ brand identity with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop
· Designed packages, social media, products, and typography using Photoshop and Illustrator
· Fostered seamless group collaboration, ensuring smooth interaction and exchange of ideas during design processes
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Private Art Tutor, Private Tutor, Spring 2021-2023
· Instructed on the principles of perspective and drawing techniques utilizing pencils and iPad
· Provided guidance in the analysis of composition principles for storyboarding, foresting a deeper understanding of visual storytelling
PERSONAL and COMPUTER SKILLS
· Expert in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Clip Studio, Procreate, basic Blender
· Proficient in traditional media, such as graphite, ink, charcoal, chalk, and gouache
· Fluent in Korean, Advanced English
New York, NY | linkedin.com/in/sohyun-j
sjeon@c.ringling.edu | sohivisual.com
EDUCATION
Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL Dean Scholarship
Bachelor of Fine Arts, May 2024, Honor Junior Show Representative Senior Show Representative
Major: Illustration
ILLUSTRATION EXPERIENCE
Freelance Artist and Graphic designer, Multiple clients, Nationwide, 2020-present
· Crafted the cover design for ‘Samsung Insurance’ information booklet
· Designed a custom guild mark for the online game MapleStory, incorporating unique elements and themes as requested by the client
· Demonstrated an ability to meet tight deadlines, producing all materials promptly
Poster Designer, Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL, January 2023-May 2024
· As part of an upper-level Illustration class project, developed a promotional poster for a concert featuring South Korean artist ‘Hoody’ performing at Han Rive using Photoshop and Procreate
· Created a ‘Samsung’ health insurance poster to promote their brand and convey different moods from before using both Adobe Photoshop and Clip Studio
· Digitally illustrated graphic style, focusing on brand value
Editorial Illustrator, Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL, September 2022- January 2023
· Presented a Korean traditional 'Han Bok' fashion cover illustration for Vogue magazine using Clip Studio as part of a class assignment
· Collaborated seamlessly with fellow artists and illustrators, collectively highlighting crucial points of the article through visually compelling imagery
Fashion Magazine Illustrator, Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL, September 2022
· As part of the upper-level Illustration class project, presented Korean traditional clothes ‘Han Bok’ fashion cover illustration for Vogue magazine using Clip studio
· Developed a semi-graphic style, digitally designing the illustration to give Vogue’s logo and the featured woman a harmonious sense of space
GRAPHIC DESIGN EXPERIENCE
BOOK Editorial Designer, Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL, Spring 2024
· Created ‘Light Around the City,’ an editorial book in a senior class, handling all planning, designing, and editing with a focus on creativity and detail, resulting in a unique and polished final product
· Developed an editorial book using Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, illustrating how city lights are perceived to demonstrate the concept visually
TEA Branding Designer, Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL, Spring 2023
· Crafted ‘SEJAK’ brand identity with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop
· Designed packages, social media, products, and typography using Photoshop and Illustrator
· Fostered seamless group collaboration, ensuring smooth interaction and exchange of ideas during design processes
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Private Art Tutor, Private Tutor, Spring 2021-2023
· Instructed on the principles of perspective and drawing techniques utilizing pencils and iPad
· Provided guidance in the analysis of composition principles for storyboarding, foresting a deeper understanding of visual storytelling
PERSONAL and COMPUTER SKILLS
· Expert in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Clip Studio, Procreate, basic Blender
· Proficient in traditional media, such as graphite, ink, charcoal, chalk, and gouache
· Fluent in Korean, Advanced English