Somi Jang

Aspiring Technical Animator pursuing a degree at the Savannah College of Art and Design, with a strong foundation in both traditional and digital art. Proficient in a variety of mediums, including oil paint, acrylic, watercolor, graphite, pastel, ink, and charcoal, as well as digital illustration using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Procreate. Passionate about bringing ideas to life through animation and dedicated to continuous learning and collaboration within the industry. Eager to contribute creativity and technical expertise to innovative projects.

• Adobe Certifications

• Scholastic Writing and Art Awards (6 Honorable Mentions, 2 Gold Keys, 2 Silver Keys for Art)
• AP Scholar with distinction (Issued by College Board · May 2021)
• President's List (Issued by Georgia State University · May 2021)
• Georgia Certificate of Merit (Issued by University of Georgia/ State of Georgia · May 2020)

Drawchange Volunteer (Jul 2024 - Present)

• Assisted children experiencing extreme poverty or homelessness through art therapy.

High Museum Volunteer (Sep 2023 - Present)

• Assisted in guest services and educational activities at the High Museum of Art, supporting community engagement and enhancing visitor experiences.

Storyboarding Club (Fall 2024 - Present)

• Served as an intern to create and design club posters for special events and holidays

Senior Capstone Film: Cold Sun (Fall 2023 - Spring 2024)

• Background artist

Senior Capstone Film: Holey Moley (Fall 2024- Spring 2025)

• Illustrator

Art Instructor at The Jamie Art (Sep 2021 - Jun 2022)

• Gathered various artists across the country for seasonal exhibitions at Gallery the J and assisted
  in organizing the exhibitions. I was also a volunteer instructor for children's art and painting courses for parents. My role included crafting videos and lesson plans for students at the art institute, ranging from creative children's class, digital art, pottery, and advanced painting.

National Honor Society (Aug 2018 - May 2021)

• Led service initiatives as Junior and Senior Service Chair, organizing over 40 in-person and 8 digital service projects, including tutoring programs, advocacy campaigns, and community outreach during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Volunteer for AIDS walk, Peer2peer tutoring, elementary school translators, Vietnam tutoring, and Rainbow Village.

National Art Honor Society (Aug 2018 - May 2021)

• Served as Vice President and President of NAHS, organizing weekly art projects, coordinating community volunteer opportunities, leading officer meetings, managing seasonal art shows, and planning annual fundraisers.