Experience
Download PDF2025.02 – Present
Editorial Stylist
Freelance
Seoul, Tokyo, London, New York, Chicago
- Conceptualize, develop, and execute editorial styling projects with an emphasis on mood, narrative, and visual cohesiveness
- Conduct visual research to develop moodboards and decks which guide creative/art direction and the execution of projects (InDesign)
- Communicate and collaborate with photographers and other team members to translate conceptual ideas into readable elements
- Manage logistical details such as scheduling, garment sourcing, and shoot location
2026.05 – 2026.08
Art Direction & Social Media Intern
Marco Sqrd
- Developed and helped execute creative styling projects which align with the brand
- Helped establish, polish, and maintain a consistent visual image across social media platforms based on research and analysis of the brand's initial state
- Produced social media content from idea concepting, content filming, to editing (Instagram Posts, Reels, TikTok)
- Created a Sponsor Pitch Deck for the founders to present to potential venue sponsors for pop-up events
- E-Commerce/Product Content Coordinator (Shopify)
- Showroom management
2024.08 – 2025.05
Student Exhibition Curator
Fine and Applied Arts
- Collaborated with other university students and faculty members to curate art exhibitions for local artists
- Managed exhibition logistics and developed detailed plans translating and showcasing exhibition purposes and artist intentions as an extension of artistic practices
2022.08 – 2024.08
Event Planning Committee, Graphic Designer
STYL Project
- Served as an event planning committee member of a registered, student-run club for fashion
- Conducted research and organized event plans to pitch to executive committee. Plans focused on promoting student engagement to the fashion scene on the university campus
- Collaborated with executive committee members to cohesively execute plans and manage logistical event details
- Created and designed event and club-related flyers (Photoshop)
Education
2025.10 – 2025.12
Fashion Styling Short Course
University of the Arts London
2025.06 – 2025.08
YISS Program
Korean Fashion Brand and Trend Management
Yonsei University
2025.03
UIUC FAA Urban Design and Sustainability
London, UK
2022.08 – Present
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art
Minor in Advertising
2022–2026 AIM High Scholarship Grant Recipient
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Publications
2026.04
Exhibitions
2026
BFA Exhibition
Krannert Art Museum
2025
What Do You Think?
Tokyo, Japan
2025
Selected Works Exhibition
Bloc Gallery, UIUC
2025
Amy's Apples
Bloc Gallery, UIUC
2024
Junior Exhibition
Link Gallery, UIUC
Skills
Creative
- Visual Research and Moodboarding
- Concept Development
- Styling and Wardrobe Direction
Technical
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, etc.)
- Figma
- Canva
Interpersonal
- Collaboration, Teamwork, and Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Logistical and Creative Planning/Scheduling
Languages
- English — Native
- Korean — Fluent
- Japanese — Beginner