CREATIVE
ART DIRECTOR
DESIGNER
Based in
Los Angeles
Yeon is a creative, art director, and designer living in Los Angeles.
He currently works at Snap Inc.'s Brand & Marketing team as a Creative, handling various global campaigns and marketings. Yeon believes in the power of ideas, not just to sell something but also to help brands deliver unforgettable experiences and stories. He's developed a unique perspective on living, studying, and working across continents and cultures. Yeon is always looking for purpose-driven ideas that can live in both the digital and physical worlds. And always seeking a way to use technology in different ways.
ABOUT ME
Currently working at Amazon
Art Director
2022 Jun - Present
Yeon is an Art Director at Amazon Go Creative Studio
Snapchat | Los Angeles
Creative / Art & Design
2021 Jun - 2022 Jun
Yeon worked as a Creative Design & Art at Brand & Marketing team. He was responsible for building Snapchat value and a global marketing campaign. Integrated Augmented Reality experiences into different industries and campaigns with innovative and creative ideas.
Grey Advertising | Los Angeles
Art Director & Designer
2019 May - 2021 Jun
Yeon worked as an Art Director and Designer at Grey West working for Amazon Photos, Amazon Web Service, Hasbro, University of California, etc... He strived to work on more conceptual, creative, and meaningful works that matter to people.
ELEPHANT | Brooklyn
Digital Art Director & Designer
2017 July - 2019 April
Yeon worked as a Digital Art Director and Designer at Elephant working for Goldman Sachs, Comcast, Apple, Blackstone, Hyundai, MSCI, etc... He worked with UX/UI Designers to build digital products and interactive experiences. And worked on the design, communication, and advertising.
Vinyl-I | Seoul
Internship / Art Direction
2016 May - 2016 Sep
Yeon had a chance to do an internship at an interactive design firm called 'Vinyl-I.' He worked for Hyundai, Toyota, P&G, and E-mart.
EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL
Kreative Genius | LA & NYC & SEOUL
Founder / Instructor
2022 June - Present
Yeon founded portfolio & mentorship & consulting program for students. Nurturing future creatives across the world.
Signs For A Cause | Los Angeles
Founder / Art Director
2020 Nov - Present
Yeon founded a Non-profit company called 'Signs For A Cause.' It's the first-ever image library platform solely for protesting and raising people's voices. And, he was invited to present his story and platform at a start-up conference in Korea.
ADicted | Los Angeles & Seoul
Founder / Youtube Channel
2020 June - Present
Yeon was very interested in the power and ecosystem of Youtube. He created a Youtube channel to share his knowledge and connect with people. This advertising and marketing channel is called 'ADicted.' He has 4000 subscribers yet he enjoys creating content.
School of Visual Arts | New York
Associate Instructor
2017 Sept - 2019 April
Yeon was always passionate about teaching and guiding students. So, he helped to teach Junior & Senior Advertising classes. And won lots of major awards and helped students to get their first jobs.
The 3D Story | Seoul
Co-Founder / Art Director
2015 May - 2016 May
Yeon started an interactive retail service using a VR experience in Korea called 'The 3D Story.' It was the FIRST company that started integrating VR experience into the retail service.
SIDE-HUSTLE
Summit International Awards
Jury Board Member
2022
Vega Digital Awards
Grand Judge
2022
LIT Commercial Awards
Grand Judge
2022
AD STARS
Preliminary Judges
2022
Next Challenge Foundation
Start-up Conference
Speaker
2020
The One Club for Creativity
Portfolio Reviewer
2020
JURY & SPEECH
School of VIsual Arts
New York
Bachelor of Fine Arts / Advertising
2013 - 2017
School of VIsual Arts
New York
Bachelor of Fine Arts / Advertising
2013 - 2017
EDUCATION
2017
Cannes Future Lions
WIN
Finalist
One Show Young Ones
Gold
2 x Merit
Clio Awards
Bronze
D&AD New Blood
Silver
New York Festival
Bronze
Creativity International
2 x Platinum
Silver
Bronze
Communication Arts
2 x Shortlist
Addy Awards
3 x Silver
AD Stars Awards
Bronze
3 x Crystal
16 x Finalist
Addy Awards
3 x Silver
AWARDS
2 x Merit
One Show Young Ones
2016
Silver
Young Shits Award
2018
CLIOS AWARDS
Gold | Adidas Move Collection
Gold | Everytown Emma
Silver x 2 | Everytown Emma
Silver x 4 | Adidas Base_1
Bronze | Adidas Base_1
Bronze | Sexual Harassment Code
Merits | 4 Entries
ADC AWARD
Finalists | 25 Entries
CANNES FUTURE LIONS
Finalist | Everytown Emma
Finalist | Code Your Way To Canada
NEW YORK FESTIVAL AWARD
Gold | Adidas Move Collection
Gold | Adidas Base_1
Bronze | Adidas Base_1
Finalists | 6 Entries
D&AD NEW BLOOD AWARD
Wood Pencil | Bacardi Fantasy Festival Line-up
Wood Pencil | Adidas Move Collection
ADDY AWARDS
Silver | Adidas Move Collection
Silver | A FingerLickin' Good Ride
Silver | Send Socks to Justin
