Sohyun Ahn

Designer (Film/TV/Theatre/Retail)

London, United Kingdom

Work Experience

Marks & Spencer

Store Visualiser

February 2017 - July 2018 London, United Kingdom

ImaginaryTheatre

Design Collaborator

Created the initial concept of design including Set and Costume
December 2015 - July 2016 Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Brandlab

Retail Designer, VM(Manager)

*Brandlab. is a Brand developing company in footwear industry, Korea

Brands - Buttero / Pantofola D'oro / Faguo / Ransom / AKID / Oello / WATCO
- Being in charge of creating visual in-store and window displays which reflect and maintain each brand's identity.
- Designing, managing and displaying stores from start to finish.
- Creating space for showcase, sales-meeting and other events.
- Managing partner companies and contractors for construction/production.
May 2015 - Korea, Republic of

Designsgs

Design assistant manager, Translator

*Designsgs is Interior, architecture, furniture-based company

Brands that I worked on: Delvaux Korea, Rivieras Korea, EXR, Lapuma
- Language supports (translation)
- Technical supports in 2D,3D visualisation, design documentation to support design intent per regional guidelines including schematic drawings and finish palettes.
- Participating in the architectural design process by reviewing and analyzing project documentation.

February 2015 - March 2015 Korea, Republic of

Woyzeck The Musical

Prop Maker

- Technical assistance in Props department
- Prop-making
September 2014 - November 2014 Seoul, Korea, Republic of

The Devil The Musical

Prop Maker

- Technical assistance in Props departement
- Prop-making
August 2014 - September 2014 Seoul, Korea, Republic of

42nd Street The Musical

Prop Maker

- Technical assistance in Props departement
- Prop-making
July 2014 - August 2014 Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Priscilla The Musical

Prop Maker, Translator

- Working with the Original and Korean crew
- Technical assistance in Props departement
- Prop-making, Set-dressing
May 2014 - July 2014 Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Cats The Musical

Prop Maker, Set Dresser, Translator

- Working with the Original and Korean crew
- Technical assistance in Props departement
- Prop-making, Set-dressing
May 2014 - June 2014 Seoul, Korea, Republic of

TV America's Next Top Model

Art Departament Assistant/Translator

America's Next Top Model Cycle 21 - South Korea
Art-director Jungwoo Lee
- Supporting art-director, taking on practical responsibilities
- Communication supports between the original and Korean crews
- Technical supports in 2D,3D visualisation, documentation
- Set-dressing , assisting while shooting
March 2014 - April 2014 Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Film 'End Of Winter'

Production Designer

Art-director: Sung-gyoon Jung
- Defining and managing visual aspect of music video
- Working with the Director and Producer to produce a budget and schedule
- Directing the team responsible for producing the visual elements of sets and costumes
December 2013 - February 2014 Seoul, Korea, Republic of

London 2012 Olympic/Paralympic Ceremonies

Design Studio Intern

Design Studio
- Providing creative support for senior design team
- Technical designing support (2D) and model-making

Props Team
- Prop-making
- Prop-run during the ceremonies
February 2012 - September 2012 London, United Kingdom

Musical 'The Canterbury Tales' By Katharine Heath

Design Assistant

The Canterbury Tales @ Southwark Playhouse, London, UK
Assistance in set construction and costume making
December 2011 - December 2011 London, United Kingdom

Play 'Infinite Riches'

Set Dresser

Play 'Infinite Riches' @ Old Red Lion Theatre, London, UK
Set-dressing
May 2011 - May 2011 London, United Kingdom

Play 'Floyd Collins' By James Perkins

Design Assistant

Play 'Floyd Collins' @ Southwark Playhouse, London, UK
Assistance in set construction and costume making
February 2011 - February 2011 London, United Kingdom

MV 'Availability Period' By Tiger Cave

Art Director

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Production_Tiger Cave
Supervising the technical parts of art (mainly props)
November 2009 - November 2009 Seoul, Korea, Republic of

MV 'A Boy' By Tiger Cave

Art Director

Musician_G-dragon
Production_Tiger Cave
Supervising the technical parts of art (mainly props)
September 2009 - September 2009 Seoul, Korea, Republic of

MV 'Guilty' By Tiger Cave

Art Director

Musician_Dynamic Duo
Production_Tiger Cave
Supervising the technical parts of art (mainly props)
August 2009 - August 2009 Seoul, Korea, Republic of

MV 'Supermagic' By Tiger Cave

Production Designer

Musician_Supreme Team
Production_Tiger Cave
- Defining and managing visual aspect of music video
- Working with the Director and Producer to produce a budget and schedule
- Directing the team responsible for producing the visual elements of sets and costumes
June 2009 - June 2009 Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Education

Hongik University

(BA) Film, Video & Moving Image

College of Design and Art - Major in Film, Video & Moving Image

The course has taught to train creative students in the area of visual contents - a wide range of skills and disciplines. These include cinematography, directing, audio-visual media, visual arts and design, scriptwriting, sound and music composition, marketing and financial management, computing and networking skills.
Korea, Republic of

University Of The Arts - London

BA (Hons) Theatre & Screen: Design For Performance

The course has taught students with both the knowledge and professional skills required in theatre design, covering both set and costume design, as well as realisation for performed events.
United Kingdom

Languages

Korean (Native),
English (Native),

Skills

3D Studio Max, Adobe Creative Suite, Autocad, Crafting, Drawing, MicrosoftOffice, Prop-design, Prop-making, Rhino, Sketch Up,