You were
& are a kid…
BELLO!My name is Joanne Park, a Los Angeles–based Korean American illustrator and designer creating joyful, nostalgic work inspired by faith, loved ones, and nature. My work centers on animals and storytelling, expressed through a warm, childlike visual style. I work across illustration, design, and sculptural or consumer objects, bringing my characters to life in both images and tangible forms.
My goal is to create comforting, approachable spaces that spark joy and celebrate family while gently reminding people of this unified theme of innocence, goodness, and beauty. I strive to create pieces that feel like a hug, comforting and joyful at first glance.
I am open to freelance and in-house opportunities in editorial, publishing, and consumer goods design.
I’m Joanne Park, and I invite you to become like a child again.
& are a kid…
BELLO!My name is Joanne Park, a Los Angeles–based Korean American illustrator and designer creating joyful, nostalgic work inspired by faith, loved ones, and nature. My work centers on animals and storytelling, expressed through a warm, childlike visual style. I work across illustration, design, and sculptural or consumer objects, bringing my characters to life in both images and tangible forms.
My goal is to create comforting, approachable spaces that spark joy and celebrate family while gently reminding people of this unified theme of innocence, goodness, and beauty. I strive to create pieces that feel like a hug, comforting and joyful at first glance.
I am open to freelance and in-house opportunities in editorial, publishing, and consumer goods design.
I’m Joanne Park, and I invite you to become like a child again.
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educationArtCenter College of Design | Pasadena, CA 2022-2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Illustration Design
Minor in Business
experience
Teaching Assistant, Design 2025
Art Center College of Design - Pasadena, CA
Private Art Tutor 2025
Fullerton, CA
Assistant Curator & Translator 2023
Hakgojae Gallery (Frieze LA) – Los Angeles, CA
Designer 2022-Current
Youngnak Church of LA - Los Angeles, CA
VBS Lead Volunteer & Art Instructor 2021-Current
Youngnak Church of LA – Los Angeles, CA
skills Languages
English (Native)
Korean (Native)
Mandarin (Beginner)
Software
Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AfterEffects), Procreate, Google Suite (Docs, Spreads, Slides), Figma, iMovie
Design & Communication
Illustration, Printmaking, Digital & Analog Painting, Typography, Graphic Design, Curriculum Design, Visual Storytelling, Environmental Branding, Cross-Cultural Communication
recognition
Cal Grant A 2022-2026
ArtCenter UG Scholarship 2022-2026
Bruce Heavin and Lynda Weinman Endowed Scholarship 2026
ArtCenter Student Gallery 2023, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Illustration Design
Minor in Business
experience
Teaching Assistant, Design 2025
Art Center College of Design - Pasadena, CA
Private Art Tutor 2025
Fullerton, CA
Assistant Curator & Translator 2023
Hakgojae Gallery (Frieze LA) – Los Angeles, CA
Designer 2022-Current
Youngnak Church of LA - Los Angeles, CA
VBS Lead Volunteer & Art Instructor 2021-Current
Youngnak Church of LA – Los Angeles, CA
skills Languages
English (Native)
Korean (Native)
Mandarin (Beginner)
Software
Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AfterEffects), Procreate, Google Suite (Docs, Spreads, Slides), Figma, iMovie
Design & Communication
Illustration, Printmaking, Digital & Analog Painting, Typography, Graphic Design, Curriculum Design, Visual Storytelling, Environmental Branding, Cross-Cultural Communication
recognition
Cal Grant A 2022-2026
ArtCenter UG Scholarship 2022-2026
Bruce Heavin and Lynda Weinman Endowed Scholarship 2026
ArtCenter Student Gallery 2023, 2026