Shaun Seong Young Kim
About Shaun Seong Young Kim
Shaun Seong Young Kim is a Lead Layout Artist at Pixar Animation Studios, specializing in art direction, layout, and animation. He has a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Southern California and has worked on notable projects, including 'Win or Lose' in 2023.
Work at Pixar Animation Studios
Shaun Seong Young Kim has been employed at Pixar Animation Studios since 2012, where he currently serves as a Previs/Layout Artist. In this role, he has contributed to various projects, including the 2023 project 'Win or Lose', where he worked as a Lead Layout Artist. He also held the position of Director of Photography for a brief period in 2018. His extensive tenure at Pixar highlights his expertise in layout and animation.
Education and Expertise
Shaun Kim earned a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts, completing his studies from 2009 to 2012. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Animation from Hongik University, where he studied from 2000 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his specialties in art direction, layout, and animation.
Background
Shaun Kim has a diverse professional background in animation and art direction. He worked as an Art Director at Buck.tv for one month in 2012 and served as Section Director for an opening gala show at New World Symphony for six months in 2010. Additionally, he has held positions at JCE as a Game Cinematic Director and Animator, and at Method Studios and Duck Studios as a Layout and Animation Artist.
Achievements
Shaun Kim's work has been recognized at various prestigious events, including Siggraph, the College Television Award, the Hiroshima International Animation Festival, and the Toronto International Film Festival. His films showcased at these events underline his contributions to the field of animation and his professional accomplishments.