Regina Choi

Designer based in SoCal!
Oxygen enthusiast, avid book-reader, local teller of tales, and sworn enemy of raw tomatoes.

Contact me if interested, and as always, thanks for dropping by!

EDUCATION

Art Center College of Design, Pasadena (2014-2020) - Bachelor of Science; Entertainment Design (Concept) Major; was on the Provost List for several years running . Graduated with Honors.

Fullerton College, Fullerton (2010-2014)

EXPERIENCE

Illustration Manager | Disney Publishing Worldwide, Glendale (Apr 2021 - Oct 2024)

Created visual assets for film franchises/programs, across many publishing and digital formats. Collaborated with artists, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and art/design team.

-Deep involvement across all stages of development, multiple projects at once.
-Contracts, budget, layouts, pencils, paints, model accuracy, corrections, flavor text/descriptions, formatting adaption, reviews.
-Held up great relations with studio, hires, and art team throughout.
-Gained deep familiarity and experience in creating and managing art for multiple Disney properties, from Classics, to Encanto, Frozen, select Pixar films, the Star Wars and The Nightmare Before Christmas franchises, and more!

Illustrator | Shadows Interactive Inc., Los Angeles (2020-2021)

Collaborated with art director, marketing team, and author, for a storytelling application. Produced a variety of art assets to enhance the visual storytelling experience.

-Assets included partial/cut-in and full-size graphics and illustrations for key scenes, character interactions, avatars, and environments. Work involved swift turnaround times, knowledge about user retention, industry trends, and UI.

Freelance Artist & Art Instructor (2014-2018)

Various freelance projects from toy/tattoo/logo design, to mural collaborations. Taught art lessons to children ages 6-12, and to young adults. Lessons focused on draftsmanship and fostering creative enthusiasm.

SKILLS

Technical Skills

-High proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
-Sketchup, some experience with Z-Brush
-Microsoft Office and G-Suite; various traditional art media
-Creative concept development, art direction, illustration
-Fast adaption to a variety of art styles

Communication Skills

-Very comfortable with speaking to large groups, and enjoys critical feedback
-Thrives in fast-paced collaborative environments
-A committed, friendly, and sunny go-getter that is great under pressure

Organizational Skills

-Handles multiple projects and deadlines very well.
-Fluid, adapting to fluctuating schedules, priorities, and project needs.
-Experience with budgeting, contracts, quality assurance. Keeps with brand alignment.

ADDITIONAL INTERESTS

Was a whale-watch naturalist with the American Cetacean Society, where I happily taught boat passengers about the wonderful sea life that shares our beautiful California coastline. Enjoyed teaching opportunities with large groups of children at Redondo Beach, and the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium.

I’m currently an animal shelter volunteer with OC Animal Care!

Hobbies include games, raising monarch caterpillars, honking away on a saxophone, and perfecting gutterballs at the local bowling alley.

Buried in books — and hooked on animated films and shows!