YoungJu Kim

YoungJu Kim – Designer

Award winning illustrator and designer. I illustrate children's picture books, children's book covers, and anthologies.

Overview

Hello,


I am YoungJu. I work as a digital artist and children's book illustrator. Every day I do my very best work to edit and create whimsical images. Most importantly, I am very easy to work with and have integrity.


My works were featured in the Grain Valley Publishing, Dasoham Publishing, COEX Winter Festival, Applied Arts magazine,Rosengart gallery, Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Southern Breeze, Illustration West by Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, 3×3 Magazine Annual, CMYK, Creative Quarterly, What’s up Annapolis, Savannah College of Art and Design, Deep Kids Books, Telfair art fair, Godley Station School, Veritas Academy, Mizville, Terra Firma Counseling Center, and many private clients.


I also have been working for Gelsinger Licensing Group for over 7 years. Their licensed images are usually featured in stationary and seasonal gift products at Walmart, Target, Dayspring, Staples, Ne'Qwa ornaments, etc.

Services
Fiction
Anthologies Middle Grade Picture Books
Non-Fiction
Education & Reference Inspirational Parenting & Families
Languages
English
Awards
  • Low country award at Telfair Museum Art Fair, 2013
  • Young Blood Illustration Award, Applied Arts Magazine,2014
  • Merit award at Illustration West 48,49 Student Show, Society of Illustration of Los Angeles, 2010, 2011
  • Merit at 3x3 Illustration Annual No.7, Children's Show, 2010
  • First place at 'Monster Masquerade' show by the Society of Illustrators SCAD, 2009

Work experience

Gelsinger Licensing Group, Inc

Jul, 2016 — Present

-Create seasonal licensing images such as Spring, Easter, Independence Day, Fall, Halloween, Christmas, etc., with given reference photos and images using Photoshop.

-Edit images for garden and college flags, mats, napkins, candy and chocolate wraps, gift box, and tins with given layout and image.

Self-employed

May, 2011 — Present

-Create children's book cover and interior design
-Illustrate custom book illustrations from initial sketches to final images
-Event logo and illustration including typography
-Greeting cards, stationary, and calendar illustration

I’ve illustrated almost twenty book covers for anthologies and the YA market and nine picture books for vanity or indie-publishers including Grain Valley Publishing, Mountain Arbor Press, Boomi LLC, Dasoham Publishing, and Happenin Kat LLC. My illustrations have many good reviews from Online Book Club, Amazon, Kirkus Reviews, and so on.

My works were also featured in the COEX Winter Festival, Gelsinger Licensing Group, Applied Arts magazine, Rosengart Gallery Fine Art & Gifts, Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Southern Breeze, Illustration West by Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, 3×3 Magazine Annual, CMYK, Creative Quarterly, What’s up Annapolis, Savannah College of Art and Design, Deep Kids Books, and so on.

Working Class Studio

Sep, 2010 — Nov, 2010 (2 months)

Developed and designed new home products from sketches to mockup. I suggested and made 3D greeting card, wooden printed puzzle, coaster, and placemat, shower curtain design and illustration, recycled laser-cut vinyl record clock.

American Greetings

Jun, 2010 — Aug, 2010 (2 months)

Selected as one of two creative interns for American Greetings in Summer 2010. Participated in Mother's day, Easter, Gen Y, New children's greeting cards suggestions for Target project.

Portfolio

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Maggie Vaults Over the Moon

Overstake, Grant

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Map of Memory Lane

Arnoldy, Francesca Lynn

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
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Grandma's Library

Brannon, Krysia

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
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Moo and Bark

Obi, Pam

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
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Moo and Bark- Here comes the rain

Obi, Pam

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
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A Walk in the Park: A Tale of Impermanence

Kemp, Ryan J

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
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I am an Artist

Carter, Shari

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
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The Reason I Held You Close

Garland, Evelyn E

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
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Adventures of Alvin: Adoption Day

Dinges, Brenda Kay

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
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The Deep Center is a nonprofit organization in Savannah, Georgia. Its goal is to help young people write and share their stories with skill, confidence, and courage. Each year, hundreds of stu... read more
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The Deep Center is a nonprofit organization in Savannah, Georgia. Its goal is to help young people write and share their stories with skill, confidence, and courage. Each year, hundreds of stu... read more
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YoungJu has 15 reviews

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Lisa M.

Lisa M.

Dec, 2023

I am in love with the work that's been done here. The sketches translated from inside my head to paper exactly. So easy.
Samantha C.

Samantha C.

Nov, 2023

YoungJu Kim was incredibly accommodating and easy to work with. She made my vision for 'My Dad, the Fireman' come to life. I am so pleased with how it turned out. She was very responsive and helpful throughout the entire process. She also handled my many requests, even after project completion, without any complaints. Excited to work with her on the next project!
Jack B.

Jack B.

Jul, 2023

Did what was asked and very good at communicating - work reflected portfolio, no problems :)
Hillary S.

Hillary S.

May, 2023

YoungJu Kim is a pleasure to work with. She is a very talented artist and designer, and this is the reason why I had her work with me on a second book. I heartily recommend her. She does very good work.
Dana B.

Dana B.

Apr, 2023

YoungJu Kim is the epitome of professional and the quintessential of talent! She, time and time again provides timely and meaningful work and is an ABSOLUTE kind soul! She is beyond exceptional and we look forward to working with her again!

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