A Toronto-based creative with an affinity for a minimalist approach to motion and web design.

Chris K Kim is a Toronto-based digital media designer whose fortes include web development and motion graphics.

A graduate of Ryerson University's Radio and Television Arts program, Chris has been working in collaboration with a variety of Canadian and international institutions including Ryerson University, Bell Media, and Oxfam International as a digital media consultant. His personal projects also have been recognized on campus as well as in the industry via numerous awards, publications, and exhibitions.

An avid listener of jazz and bossa nova music, Chris finds inspiration from works of artists like Paul Rand, Saul Bass, and Piet Mondrian – and strives to achieve balance between form, function, and context.

recent work experience

Digital Media Consultant
Bravo!FACT
Broadcast Media industry
January 2011 – Present
Designing and developing a web-based component accompanying Bell Media and Bravo!FACT's broadcast series entitled Seven Sins in collaboration with Amythos Media

Web Development Consultant
Oxfam
Nonprofit; Nonprofit Organization Management industry
September 2010 – Present
Developing a series of web-based platforms aimed to raise awareness about armed violence and irresponsible arms transfers in collaboration with Oxfam International, IANSA, and other international nonprofit organizations

Web Developer / Designer
Ryerson University
Educational Institution; Higher Education industry
April 2009 – May 2011
Devising a stable content management solution using SQL, ASP.NET, and Ektron to be used by the undergraduate students of the Journalism program

education

Ryerson University
Master of Arts, Media Production
2011 – 2012 (expected)

Ryerson University
Bachelor of Arts, Radio and Television Arts
2007 – 2011
Specialization in Digital Media Production
English Minor

specialties

Web design and web programming
Database infrastructure development
Motion graphics and kinetic typography
Rotoscope animation and sound design
Color correction and video sweetening

contact info

resume: download
email: riskun[at]gmail.com
phone: +1 647 637 0155
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place: toronto, canada