I enjoy change and challenges.
One of the happiest moments for me is when I look back and see how much I’ve grown, whether it's in myself or in the work I’ve done. I love the feeling of improvement over time.
That’s why I welcome challenges. Even when I get stuck or feel lost in the process, I embrace that “dumb time”, because every struggle makes me better. And when I notice that ‘dumb time’ gets shorter and shorter every time and I’m find my way a little quicker each time, more confident, and more skilled, that’s when I feel the deepest joy in my life. That’s why I love challenges and it’s also the reason I truly love what I do.
This resilience and love for challenge are at the core of my work. Being able to express tingle feelings visually through movement, sound, and rhythm is what makes me proud to be a motion designer and visualization artist.
I’m Daae, a motion designer based in LA, born and raised in Seoul, Korea.
I love to create beautiful things and I pour my heart into every piece.
3Y CORPORATION
Creative Strategist / Freelance Designer
Create graphic design assets and visual systems consistent with each creator’s brand identity, improving overall channel appearance and engagement. Analyze YouTube trends and algorithm patterns to guide visual direction and audience growth.
08.2025 - Present
Midnight Sherpa
Motion Design Intern
Contributed to Starcitizen Invictus 3D motion teaser production using Cinema 4D, Redshift, and Houdini, worked on story development and branding in a collaborative team setting.
01.2025 - 05.2025
EZIO International
Graphic Designer, Freelance
Logo design and graphic design for men's apparel and T-shirt prints
06.2024 - 10.2024
ArtCenter College of Design
BFA in Illustration, Specializing in Motion Design
Pasadena, CA
01.2023 — Present
(Grad on Spring 2027)
Otis College of Art and Design
BFA in Digital Media
Lincoln, CA
08.2022 — 12.2022
School of Performing Arts High School (SOPA)
Fine Art, Scene Design
Seoul, South Korea
03.2018 — 01.2020
Samsung Endowed Scholarship 08.2025
Phil Hays Memorial Endowed Scholarship
04.2025
Kenji Ekuan/GK Design Group Endowed Scholarship
08.2024
Artcenter UG Scholarship
01.2023 — Present
Provost List ArtCenter College of Design
Fall 2024 / GPA 4.0
Spring 2024 / GPA 3.950
Fall 2023 / GPA 3.850
Artcenter Student Gallery Selection
The Moth (Title Sequence) Decoding Apple Vision Pro (3D Motion Design)
Hacker Newbie (Motion Design) Hacker Newbie - Best of Motion Narcissism (Oil Painting)
SKILLS
Maxon Cinema4D
Maxon Redshift
Octane
Maxon Red Giant
Houdini (currently learning)
Blender
Adobe After Effects Adobe Premiere pro
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustratior
Adobe Lightroom
Webflow
Figma
Keynote
Procreate
Digital & Traditional Painting
Maxon Cinema4D
Maxon Redshift
Octane
Maxon Red Giant
Houdini (currently learning)
Blender
Adobe After Effects Adobe Premiere pro
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustratior
Adobe Lightroom
Webflow
Figma
Keynote
Procreate
Digital & Traditional Painting
CONTACT
daaejykim@gmail.com
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