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Rarejk a.k.a. Jin Kim
Art Director, Designer
New York Based

Jin Kim is a multidisciplinary designer, painter, and photographer, and works as an Associate Director, Design at BBH USA.

He has taught interdisciplinary design courses at Wayne State University and received his MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art and BFA from the School of Visual Arts.

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Jin is a conceptual thinker with expertise in building and managing brand identity, brand experience, and design strategy. 

 

Jin was privileged to create award-winning work for respected brands globally in aviation, automotive, entertainment, fashion, hospitality, events marketing, design firms, and non-profit organizations. He has a proven track record of delivering creative, solid solutions and leading projects. 

 

Jin's favorite quote is,

 "If you could do what you love and get by, then you're doing good.

But if you can do what you love and make money, then you're blessed."

 - Ronnie Fieg 

Work experience

BBH USA
Associate Director, Design
Apr. 2025 - Present
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Senior Designer

Feb. 2022 - Mar. 2025

The Republic of Korea Army
Lead Designer and Photographer
Jan. 2015 - Oct. 2016

Selected Clients

Education

Cranbrook Academy of Art

MFA, 2D Graphic design

2017-2019

Awards

Google:

Trending Billboards, 2023

ANDY Awards Winner

The Clios - 2 x Silver, 1 Bronze

The One Show - Silver & Bronze

D&AD Shortlist

Richard Attias & Associates
Senior Designer
May 2021 - Feb. 2022

ITHAKA
Senior Brand Designer
July 2019 - May 2021

GRADIENT Experiential
Senior Designer
Nov. 2012 - Nov. 2014

WCMG Events
Junior Designer
Jan. 2010 - Oct. 2012

Central Saint Martins, UK

BA(Hons) Fine Art

2004-2006

School of Visual Arts

BFA, Graphic Design & Advertising

2007-2010

JIF:

Save The Celery, 2024

The One Show - Creative Commerce - Bronze Pencil

 

The One Show - Integrated - Meritt

Google:

BOF 3.0, 2023

Cannes - 1 x Bronze Lion 

Cannes - 1 x Shortlist

The Clios - 1 x Gold 

The Clios - 2 x Silver 

The Clios - 1 x Bronze 

The Clios - 2 x Shortlists 

The Webby Awards - 2 x Webby Winner 

The Webby Awards - 2 x People's Voice 

The Webby Awards - 3 x Shortlists 

The One Show - 2 x Gold 

The One Show - 2 x Silver 

The One Show - 1 x Bronze 

The One Show - 15 x Shortlists 

Audi, Air France, Google, Samsung, Heineken, Paypal, Goodyear, Barcadi, Patron,

Grey Goose, Dom Pérignon, Martell, Sonos, Duracell, Netflix, Hyundai Motors,

CVS, IMAX, Quest, The J.M. Smucker Company (JIF, Dunkin. Hostess, Milkbone)

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