Incoming MS Student (HCI Design)
Yonsei University, Grad School of Communication & Arts
Sep 2026 -
Kim Junyeop
Born in 2000 / Republic of Korea · Seoul
BFA, Entertainment Design Minor in Future Tech. Convergence Design
Kookmin University, College of Design
Mar 2019 - Feb 2026
- Merit-based Admission (special talent track)
Certificate of Completion · Art Gifted Education
Experience
Concept Artist · Illustrator M-Content Gen AI Team
Dec 2025 - May 2026 · 6 mos
- Produced reference illustrations and built LoRA training datasets for Custom Illustration, an in-game generative AI feature in MapleStory and Dungeon & Fighter
AI Illustrator Content Team
Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 · 3 mos
- Produced cutscene illustrations using generative AI for Todo One, used across in-workbook reference videos and the Todo One YouTube channel
- Ran internal workshops on generative AI tools and models for the content team
CDO
Feb 2023 - Dec 2023 · 11 mos
- Owned the design function through NETY's 2023 launch; built the brand identity and character IP end to end
- Excellence Award, 2023 Seongbuk-gu Youth Social Venture Competition
- NETY acquired by TimeTree, Feb 2025
Animator · Illustrator
Oct 2021 - Oct 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo
- Shot- and scene-level animation, channel illustration, production assets, and merchandise concepts
Sergeant (Completed Mandatory Service)
Feb 2020 - Nov 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos
Seoul National University of Education
1 yr 9 mos · Program alumnus
Administrative Assistant
Sep 2021 - Feb 2022
- Gifted Education Admissions & Application Management
Homeroom Assistant Teacher (Middle & High School)
May 2019 - Dec 2019 / Mar 2022 - Sep 2022
- Class Operations Support
- Student Portfolio Archiving & Editing
- Exhibition Management
Projects
Atelier Gwanghwa: An Invitation to the Square
2023 / 2024
- Selected Motion Designer for 1st & 2nd media facade project
RED Flight
Apr 2024 - Dec 2024
- Aim Intelligence In-house Project (External Contributor)
- Finalist, IVS Crypto THE DEMODAY 2024 (10 of 99 submissions)
Direpx
Nov 2025 - Present
- Planned and launched the brand
- Selected for the 2026 GBSA Pet Industry Startup Support Program; based at Gyeonggi Startup Innovation Space, Anyang
Publications
Manuscripts in preparation.