YOONJI WILES

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• Cat at The End of The World

• Flight of Atlas

• Postmortem

• Spirit Week

Cat at the end of the world

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Experience

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Short Film Production Mar 2024 - Present
Animator / Concept Artist
Worked across different teams on various short films, including: Post Mortem, Flight of Atlas, Feathers and Fur, Dating Woof, and Not So Little.
Developed and produced concept work for characters, props, and backgrounds that were used for reference by other team members for animation, modeling, and development.
Animated both rough and cleanup for various scenes throughout the production lines.
Worked on Dating Woof, which won awards from the New York Short Animation Festival and the Palm Springs Intl. Animation Festival.
Worked on character design for Feathers and Fur, which were later featured on PBS.Etsy Business Owner Jul 2021 - Present
Self-Employed
Developed product ideas and translated them into concept art for manufacturers.
Handled negotiations with various manufacturers, comparing options to secure the best deals while ensuring high-quality standards for products.
Conducted cost analysis and market research to set competitive prices, maximizing revenue and profitability strategically.
Managed end-to-end operations, including navigating shipping regulations, curating visually appealing storefronts through staged photography, implementing SEO strategies for improved visibility, and providing exceptional customer support to drive satisfaction and loyalty.
Sold, packaged, and shipped over 400 units across various products.Freelance Artist & Content Collaborator Mar 2018 - Present
Self-Employed
Produced a range of commissioned artworks, including icons, banners, emotes, stills, and specialized in VTuber art and Live2D rigging, showcasing adaptability across various creative needs.
Co-wrote scripts, edited content, and managed volunteers, collectively accumulating over 3M+ views across multiple YouTube videos, demonstrating a keen understanding of audience engagement.
Conceptualized and designed multiple creator personas, fostering an audience exceeding 60,000 followers on prominent platforms like X and Twitch, displaying an adept skill in crafting compelling online identities.
Engaged in proactive customer communication while leveraging social media platforms for advertising services, demonstrating a proactive approach to acquiring and retaining clients in a competitive freelance market.
Generated revenue through work upwards of $20,000.GG it’s DND, Podcast Jan 2022 - Sept 2022
Lead Creative Design
Spearheaded the design of all characters, demonstrating a proficiency in visual storytelling within a thematic context.
Directed communication with various artists, ensuring consistent and high-quality artwork for the channel, showcasing adeptness in artist collaboration and project management.
Crafted a unified brand identity for the podcast, leading to the accumulation of a substantial audience of 14,000 followers across diverse platforms, including X, YouTube, TikTok, and Spotify podcasts, showcasing a talent for audience engagement and brand establishment.Art Tutoring Aug 2025 - Present
Teacher/Mentor
Created basic lesson plans for 1-2 hour sessions.
Helped students advance their artistic skills and taught basic to advanced art skills.
Created and presented presentations on different foundations of art.

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concept work

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Character Designs

Props

Sugar Rush Zoe Fan Concept

Sketches

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Contact

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For buisness inquiries, please email: [email protected]

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Graphic design

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Animation

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Cleanup