Lauren Alex Kim (b. 1996) is a photographer and director based out of Los Angeles. Her work Is marked by dynamic composition, compelling world-building, a sense of play, and a prioritization for thoughtful movement/elements In motion.
Born and raised In Southern California, Lauren’s appreciation and curiosity for the natural world she grew up surrounded by Is Integral to how she Ideates, within both the editorial and commercial worlds.
Past clients Include: Moncler, Nike, Adidas, Marie Clare, Gatorade, True Religion, Amazon, Kenzie Ziegler, Luna Luna, Bella + Canvas, Oddli, Herbal Essences, Proactiv, Billionaire Boys Club, Hulu, Netflix, California Dirt, Caroline Zimbalist, Puma, Poppi, etc.
Born and raised In Southern California, Lauren’s appreciation and curiosity for the natural world she grew up surrounded by Is Integral to how she Ideates, within both the editorial and commercial worlds.
Past clients Include: Moncler, Nike, Adidas, Marie Clare, Gatorade, True Religion, Amazon, Kenzie Ziegler, Luna Luna, Bella + Canvas, Oddli, Herbal Essences, Proactiv, Billionaire Boys Club, Hulu, Netflix, California Dirt, Caroline Zimbalist, Puma, Poppi, etc.
@laurenalexkim
laurenalexkim@gmail.com
SKILLS:
Art Direction
Branding/Visual Identity
Creative Direction
Conceptual Development
Graphic Design
Commercial/Editor Director
Photography
Photo Editing
Image Retouching
C-Type Darkroom Printing
Deck Design
Video Editing
Art Direction
Branding/Visual Identity
Creative Direction
Conceptual Development
Graphic Design
Commercial/Editor Director
Photography
Photo Editing
Image Retouching
C-Type Darkroom Printing
Deck Design
Video Editing
EDUCATION
B.A. 2019
UCLA Design and Media Arts
UCLA Design and Media Arts
Class of 2015
Orange County School of the Arts
SHOWS
2024
Yo Studio, Connecticut
Yo Studio, Connecticut
2023
Land to Sea, NYC
Land to Sea, NYC
RESUME
September 2015 - Present
- Interface with clients to identify and establish the desired look, feel, and objective for imagery across the commercial and editorial spaces.
- Light, compose and photograph imagery.
- Manipulate, color correct and retouch all imagery to be read for final delivery.
- Clients include Moncler, Nike, The Elder Statesman, Air Jordan, Complex Media, Poppi, Puma, Billionaire Boys Club, and Adidas.
DIRECTOR
April 2022 - Present
- Conceptualize, Ideate, mock up and design dynamic story pitches to best communicate Ideas to clients.
- Communicate Ideas effectively to clients and team members.
- Organize and lead Ideal crew to fit each specific project (cinematographers, producers, gaffers, editors, colorists, etc.)
- Champion both pre-production and post-production teams. Hands-on In every aspect of the process, from shoot to edit to color to ensure final product fits both client vision and director’s vision.
- Clients include Nike, Carol Ades, Paige Fish, Kenzie Ziegler, Motorola, Bella + Canvas, etc.
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
September 2015 - June 2024
- Collaborate with clients to identify desired aesthetic for design material.
- Ideate, conceptualize, research and present ideas before implementing into design assets.
- Design high quality branding material - email templates, website assets, print material, etc.
- Clients include Back Beat Co., The Elder Statesman, Kali Uchis, and Alexa Demie.
Graphic Designer/E-Commerce Photographer at The Elder Statesman
February 2020 - November 2021
- Conceptualize and design artwork for various specialty collection pieces.
- Pitch ideas to Creative Director to create cutting-edge concepts for each season’s campaign shoots.
- Shoot and edit all e-commerce products for website usage.
- Ideate fresh, engaging ideas and implement into design artwork for all social media content, website content, and emails.
Graphic Designer at Amiri
September 2022 - January 2023
- Collaborate with the design team to establish look, feel and branding for various assets across the Amiri SS23 collection.
- Work with the lead designer to create fresh, interesting and new illustrative elements to add to library for specific collection pieces.