First Chapter of my creative career
I began my creative journey as an event photographer, capturing compelling stories of precious moments. Some of my most profound experiences include being Samsung's event photographer at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2012 London Olympics.
A Leap Into Design
In 2011, I moved to New York to study Advertising and Graphic Design at the School of Visual Arts. I graduated with a 5.0 out of 5.0 score on my portfolio, which was reviewed by the Dean. This milestone served as the first foundation for my design career.
Creative Career
After graduation, I began my career at R/GA New York, where I worked on high-impact campaigns and digital experiences, with Samsung US as a primary client. I then served as a Senior Creative Designer at Squarespace, leading visual storytelling initiatives for the brand. Currently, I am a Design Lead at OpenAI, driving creative direction and shaping thoughtful, impactful design work.
Beyond the Screen
Capturing interesting moments through my camera lens, curating playlists, playing soccer, and driving are activities I enjoy, all while continuously exploring new creative pursuits.
Let’s Connect
I am always open to new projects, collaborations, and creative discussions. Let’s create something meaningful together.
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EXPERIENCE
OpenAI
Design Lead
2026-Present
SQUARESPACE
Senior Creative Designer
2018-2026
R/GA
Art Director
2014-2018
STUDIO STILL UNIVERSE
Photographer
2008-2011
EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Advertising
2011-2013
KAYWON UNIVERSITY OF ART & DESIGN
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Display & Exhibition Design
2003-2008
SELECTED CLIENTS
Bright Moments Gallery
Dr. Pepper
Golden King Potato
Google
Hankuk Agriculture
Mercedes-Benz
OpenAI
Samsung Global
Samsung US
Squarespace
Uber
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION