LAYOUT DESIGN, BTS BOOKLET FOR LILAC MASK (2022) (UNRELEASED) SEP 2021—JAN 2022

Oversaw the color and graphic design, layout, and production of the printed matter for a feature film. Coordinated with production team to assemble materials, create design and layout elements, and facilitate print production on a tight schedule.

GRAPHIC DESIGN, NIKE, NOV 2021

Designed logos and product packaging for a Nike shoe collaboration. Performed under strict time constraints, producing work and coordinating with a larger editing team outside of the art department to get the deliverables ready for video editing, for the final product. 

VISUAL DEVELOPMENT LEADER, ANIMATOR, SOREDIA (SHORT FILM, UNRELEASED), SEP—NOV 2021

Tasked with bringing to life the director’s vision, developed a visual style for the animation overlays on this live-action short film. Worked with the editor and directors to understand the visual language already set in place and create artwork that could be blended seamlessly with an already set up work pipeline. 

VISUAL DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, DEATHBUG (FEATURE FILM, UNRELEASED), JAN — JUL 2021

Produced the shooting, animating, and editing of the 30-minute short film for musician John Vanderslice. Started from storyboards and saw the project to completion, developing the visual style, shooting, editing, illustrating backgrounds, and animating, Also facilitated scheduling, finances, and communication to outside collaborators and team members alike.

ILLUSTRATOR, PRODUCT DESIGNER, TONIGHT NEVER ENDS OCT 2020 — AUG 2021

In collaboration with the head designer of the company, created graphics from original drafts to finished products, working both in house and communicating with outside print houses.

BACKGROUND VISUAL DEVELOPMENT, HYATT HOTELS (ANIMATED ADVERTISEMENT, UNRELEASED),  OCT — NOV 2020

Worked with a team to bring to life the pitch for a new chain of Hyatt hotels, by being lead background artist and working with animators to create a visual style that was both aesthetically pleasing and aligned with the company’s requirements. Worked across all departments and kept communication efficient to complete project on a tight schedule.

VISUAL DEVELOPMENT LEADER, BACKGROUND DESIGN, TEXT DESIGN, LOUIS VUITTON SS21 CAMPAIGN, JUL 2020 — FEB 2021

Under the direction of late Louis Vuitton Creative Director Virgil Abloh, worked to bring to life the fully animated campaign for LVSS21 collection. Worked in a small team of background artists to develop a visual style, and then source stock images, collage, and illustrate under tight deadlines to produce quality products for the other departments. 

LEAD BACKGROUND ARTIST, DIRECTOR, UNTITLED STEVE AOKI MUSIC VIDEO (UNRELEASED)  MAR—JUN 2020

Drafted, designed, and finalized the visual style of the music video from storyboards and color scripts to finished, polished backgrounds while co-directing the high-budget, fast paced production. Coordinated with both artists and non-artists, managing team members while simultaneously reporting to superiors, keeping communication and deliverables flowing.

ASSISTANT ANIMATOR, BACKGROUND COLOR, THE FINAL EXIT OF THE DISCIPLES OF ASCENSIA (2019) DIR. JONNI PHILLIPS SEP 2018—JUN 2019

Animated, developed a color language, and assisted in illustrating backgrounds on a feature animated film, overseeing both traditional frame coloring and organization while coordinating with a larger film team.