Heejae is based in Los Angeles. He’s a designer, illustrator and art director working in brand identity and print design. Please email him about any opportunities or questions.
He has previously worked at Apple Music and Sagmeister & Walsh. He graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2016.
Recently he caught up with It’s Nice That about his work since last speaking to them in 2019. In 2021, he was named an ADC Young Gun and interviewed in their feature. He was featured and interviewed in Viction:ary’s More is More issue. In 2020, he spoke to étapes about his work shown in their #257 magazine issue. Back in 2019, he spoke to It’s Nice That about his personal work and was featured in their annual Year of Review 2019: Top 25 Graphic Design. He’s further been recognized by the Type Director’s Club and the Art Director’s Club.
He has previously worked at Apple Music and Sagmeister & Walsh. He graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2016.
Recently he caught up with It’s Nice That about his work since last speaking to them in 2019. In 2021, he was named an ADC Young Gun and interviewed in their feature. He was featured and interviewed in Viction:ary’s More is More issue. In 2020, he spoke to étapes about his work shown in their #257 magazine issue. Back in 2019, he spoke to It’s Nice That about his personal work and was featured in their annual Year of Review 2019: Top 25 Graphic Design. He’s further been recognized by the Type Director’s Club and the Art Director’s Club.
Education
Experience
2019–2022
Apple Music
2016–2018
Sagmeister & Walsh
2016
Brooklyn Museum
Anti/Anti
Studio Kudos
2016–Ongoing
Freelance Practice
Apple Music
2016–2018
Sagmeister & Walsh
2016
Brooklyn Museum
Anti/Anti
Studio Kudos
2016–Ongoing
Freelance Practice
Awards
Press
2022
It’s Nice That: Heejae Kim on overcoming
burnout through new experiences and fresh perspectives
2021
ADC Young Guns 19 Feature
Viction:ary More is More
2020
étapes #257 magazine issue
It’s Nice That Year of Review 2019:
Top 25 Graphic Design
2019
It’s Nice That: Graphic designer HeeJae Kim
uses personal projects as an opportunity for “fun and growth”
AIGA Eye on Design
Mind Sparkle Magazine
2018
36 Days of Type
2016
UK Computer Arts Magazine 2016
The Dieline
The Design Blog
Behance Graphic Design
Behance Student Show
Behance RISD Portfolios
It’s Nice That: Heejae Kim on overcoming
burnout through new experiences and fresh perspectives
2021
ADC Young Guns 19 Feature
Viction:ary More is More
2020
étapes #257 magazine issue
It’s Nice That Year of Review 2019:
Top 25 Graphic Design
2019
It’s Nice That: Graphic designer HeeJae Kim
uses personal projects as an opportunity for “fun and growth”
AIGA Eye on Design
Mind Sparkle Magazine
2018
36 Days of Type
2016
UK Computer Arts Magazine 2016
The Dieline
The Design Blog
Behance Graphic Design
Behance Student Show
Behance RISD Portfolios