Wonkee Kim
About Wonkee Kim
Wonkee Kim is a Technical Artist specializing in VR graphics, currently employed at Spatial in Waikato, New Zealand. With a background in 3D asset design and a strong foundation in visual design and animation, Kim has extensive experience in creating high-quality visuals and interactions for AR/VR content.
Work at Spatial
Currently, Wonkee Kim serves as a Technical Artist at Spatial, where he has been employed since 2020. In this role, he manages the company's VR graphics, leveraging his expertise in real-time graphics. His responsibilities encompass a variety of tasks, from design to development, specifically focusing on augmented and virtual reality content. His work involves implementing high technical visuals and interactions, utilizing shaders and creative coding skills.
Previous Experience in VR/AR
Before joining Spatial, Wonkee Kim worked as a VR/AR Specialist at Company-X from 2019 to 2020 in Waikato, New Zealand. His role involved developing and enhancing VR and AR experiences. Prior to that, he was a 3D Asset Designer at placeB Inc. from 2015 to 2017 in Guro-gu, Seoul, Korea, where he contributed to the creation of 3D assets for various projects.
Education and Expertise
Wonkee Kim has a strong educational background in visual design and animation. He studied at the National Institute for Lifelong Education, earning a Bachelor's degree in Visual Design in 2012. He also holds an Associate's degree in Animation and Computer Graphics from Kaywon School of Art & Design, which he completed in 2009. Additionally, he studied Motion Graphic at VDAS, achieving a certification in 2009. His education has equipped him with the skills necessary for high-level technical artistry in VR and AR.
Teaching Experience
In addition to his technical roles, Wonkee Kim has experience in academia. He served as a Lecturer at Konkuk University from 2016 to 2017 in Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea, where he taught students about visual design and related subjects. He also held a position as a Guest Lecturer at Kookmin University for one month in 2016 in Seoul, sharing his expertise in the field.
Background in Fine Arts
Wonkee Kim's artistic journey began at Sunhwa Art High School, where he studied Painting and Fine Art from 2000 to 2003. This foundational education in fine arts has influenced his approach to design and development in the digital realm, particularly in creating visually compelling content for AR and VR applications.