Mihwan Kim

Strong background as an Art director with 3 years of experience in major Music video / Photography / Viral / Commercial in Korea and 2 + years of experience as an Art assistant, PA. Directed, designed, supervising an Art & Set 100+ Videos. Built and designed a set with own my hands for 20+ Videos. Abroad experienced n La, Berlin, Hong Kong, Seattle. Move to La at mid of 2019, experienced difference of work systems, inspired from various people and cultures, and got a Green card on January of 2021. Seeking to join a Major creative field in La to take the lead in creating a new visual by refreshing the public’s eyes.

ART ASSISTANT

Priscilla Lee / Los Angeles, CA / 2021

• Props management (pick up & return) and organize.
• Find and pick up items that are urgent.
• Proactively finding a way to make and install props, and extremely high skills for solve emergencies.
• Propose various opinions and methods on plan B.

ART DIRECTOR

Freelancer / Los Angeles, CA / 10.2021 – 10. 2021

• Create detailed art notes and share them with the director and staff.
• Present various art ideas and produce props according to needs.
• Budget negotiation and coordination.
• Engage in small talk with models in order to improving efficiency for foreign production team and staffs.
• Help to the best of my ability as long as I do not invade the territory of other
• departments.

HAND PAINTING DESIGNER

Leftbank Art / La Mirada, CA / 05.2019 – 09.2021

• Design new samples by devising to be able to manufacture by hand
• Search and try new materials to differentiate them from other paintings
• Various sample production according to upper, middle and lower level
• Produced works for the show and placed the works in the top 1 and 2 of the best sellers.
• Reduce work steps and increase efficiency by leading communication with various teams such as CNC, Epoxy, warehouse, Canvas, and sales Team.
• Managed texture supplies and new materials needs for Design department.

SERVER

Akuma Ramen & Sushi WEHO / Los Angeles, CA / 2020 - 2021

• Popular cozy type of sushi restaurant along the Santa Monica Blvd.
• Well handling lots of menu and tables and managed a customer inquiry.
• Managed customer service requests, telephone calls, and waiting guest with list.
• Identify and present needs before requesting
• Communicate to avoid problems by observing various parts
• Generated repeat business through friendly attitude and extensive cuisine knowledge.

CEO, ART DIRECTOR

Thirty-eight Forty-six 3846 / Seoul, Korea / 06.2018 – 04. 2019

• I built this company with my colleague, started and be a top 3 Art team for M/V in Korea in
• few months.
• Solve problems by presenting a continuous conversational method with 4+ colleagues.
• Develop Art note through natural conversations with colleagues for making our own inspired art theme.
• Communication with multiple partners and management and supervision of on-site manpower.
• Providing various opportunities and support for colleagues to develop their skills.
• In addition to art-related parts, acquire knowledge about business-related accounting, taxation, sales, etc.

IN-HOUSE ART DIRECTOR

Hobin / Seoul, Korea / 03.2017 – 06.2018

ART ASSISTANT

Hobin / Seoul, Korea / 03.2015 – 01.2017

• Assisting with art directing and overall filming.
• Involved in organizing schedules, flight tickets, stay, meals, communication, etc. when filming overseas.
• Communicate and supervise new companies through search according to need.
• Keep calm in various emergency situations and propose various solutions.
• Produce sets & props by myself according to a budget.
• Keep an eye on the entire filming process and provide appropriate context and assistance to each team so that there are no problems.

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS

Painting

Ewha woman’s university

2013 – 2017