Daniel K.

Art Director at Ringtail Interactive

Daniel Kim has a diverse work experience in the field of animation and digital art. Daniel started their career as a Senior 3D Animator at Toiion in 2009 and then moved on to become a Lead Animator at Brand Developers Limited, where they worked on TVC projects and handled all 3D processes. Daniel then joined Reelsoft as an Art Director, overseeing game cinematic projects and managing artists while also working as a 2D/3D artist himself.

In 2013, Daniel Kim joined Brand Developers Limited again, this time as an Art Director and Creative Director for the mobile game and 3D department. Daniel was responsible for creating and managing all CG for TVC and game CG, handling various aspects such as modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, rendering, and concept design.

From 2015 to 2017, Daniel Kim served as an Associate Professor in Animation & Digital Art at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences, before transitioning back into the industry as an Art Director at MediaMonks. Daniel then joined BON Games as an Art Director from 2018 to 2019.

Daniel Kim's most recent role was as an Art Director at Wargaming, where they worked on multiple projects and prototypes simultaneously. Daniel'sresponsibilities included creating mood boards, providing feedback, conducting quality checks, hiring studios and artists, and other related tasks. Daniel then moved on to become an Art Director at FunPlus, where they worked from 2020 to 2022. Currently, they are an Art Director at Ringtail Interactive since 2022.

Daniel Kim attended Sheridan College from 2007 to 2008, where they pursued a postgraduate degree in Digital Character Animation. Prior to that, they studied at Gumi College from 1993 to 1995, earning a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design and Computer Graphics.

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Timeline

  • Art Director

    May, 2022 - present