WJ Byun

WJ Byun – Designer

One-stop solution, Do you want stress-free outsourcing? A communicative picturebook Illustrator / character designer / general illustrator

Overview

Hi, I am WJ.

Deadlines, communication, image quality — it’s hard to know which artist you can truly trust, right?

You probably want someone experienced, someone who understands what you need, someone versatile in style and respectful toward clients.

You’ve come to the right place.

Since 2008, I’ve gained experience with depth across many fields, including picture books, posters, calendars, character design, animation, and caricature work.

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The list of my former clients include : Numbers of Korean government departments, museums, Samsung, LG, Kiehl's, numerous book publishers, schools, etc.

Most of my recent projects are focused on but not limited to book illustrations.

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The first priority for me is to meet the deadline with the client with the best result possible. I spend enough time sharing the ideas and provide sketches and rough schedule so everyone involved knows where I am on the job. Of course I provide 2-3 minor changes afterwards for free because it's essential to satisfy both ends.

If you are not satisfied with the first communication, you can always cancel the project for free!

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction Design
Fiction
Classics Contemporary Fiction Cultural & Ethnic Historical Fiction Picture Books
Languages
English
Awards
  • 2007, LG Daegu Caricature competition
  • 2022 Hyundai motors advocate artists award
Certifications
  • BFA in Korean painting
  • MFA in Animation Illustration

Work experience

Self-employed

Oct, 2010 — Present
For the past 12 years+, I have been a freelance illustrator, animator, and a cartoonist. As you can read from my overview I worked on various projects with numerous renowned clients. Books : Most of times a graphic designer contacts me and I work to deliver images corresponding to the stories. Some were picture books and some were essays. I worked for both adults and children's books. What the clients expect the most is many times for the artist to meet the deadline. It's me. And of course the art work. It's me. Magazines : Working on the editorial images are somewhat different from the books of course. Thought it's more conceptual, my tendency still makes me to specialize in line work and the circumstantial images rather than abstract images.

co.Aniframe

Jan, 2008 — Sep, 2010 (over 2 years)
Aniframe is a Seoul based company where it makes huge digital images and movies for companies like LG for CEShow or IFA show. Back in 2008 when I started, I learned the basics of what I know now. I was an animator, illustrator and a translator. Every time a new project starts, I delivered new storyboards and character designs. As it always is with your first years, there were a lot to learn just to understand I didn't know much. But I did my best to survive and became a worthy employee.

WJ has 2 reviews

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Hope F.

Hope F.

Nov, 2025

It was such a pleasure to work with WJ, whose talent is incredible! Responsive to big and small requests, timely, and an extraordinary artist.
Jason O.

Jason O.

Aug, 2024

Exceeded expectations in every way. The most talented artist I’ve had the pleasure to work with!
WJ B.
Jason was such a cool, understanding client. It was an absolute pleasure having to work for him.

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