Bonnie Bohyeon Kim.
Spatial/production designer and creative director based in LA, specializing in creating immersive environments for fashion runways, branding, live events, concerts, and performance-based works.
Currently pursuing a BFA in Experience Design and Production, with a focus on scenic and lighting design and a minor in Digital Arts Media, with a background in Fine Arts: sculpture, photography, and printmaking.
Passionate about storytelling through design, with hands-on experience including the Hollywood Bowl Internship, production design for the Hollywood Fringe Festival, a number of film projects.
Recognized for a commitment to interdisciplinary creativity, with a portfolio that reflects a strong foundation in experimental contemporary arts including a collaboration with Nike, and multiple awards for both artistic and academic excellence.
Currently pursuing a BFA in Experience Design and Production, with a focus on scenic and lighting design and a minor in Digital Arts Media, with a background in Fine Arts: sculpture, photography, and printmaking.
Passionate about storytelling through design, with hands-on experience including the Hollywood Bowl Internship, production design for the Hollywood Fringe Festival, a number of film projects.
Recognized for a commitment to interdisciplinary creativity, with a portfolio that reflects a strong foundation in experimental contemporary arts including a collaboration with Nike, and multiple awards for both artistic and academic excellence.
*Résumé & CV available upon request [bonniebohyeonkim@gmail.com]
Education
Sept 2022 ― May 2026
California Institute of the Arts
Major ― Experience Design and Production
[Specialized in Scenic Design | Additional Focus in Lighting]
Minor ― Digital Arts Media
Major ― Experience Design and Production
[Specialized in Scenic Design | Additional Focus in Lighting]
Minor ― Digital Arts Media
Work Experience
2026
Walt Disney Imagineering 2025
Imaginations Competition – Quarter Finalist
CalArts 2026 Graduation Stage Designer
CalArts Expo Producer / Venue Curator
Production Designer
The Old Woman (Directed by Aleksandrs Barancejevs)
Imaginations Competition – Quarter Finalist
CalArts 2026 Graduation Stage Designer
CalArts Expo Producer / Venue Curator
Production Designer
The Old Woman (Directed by Aleksandrs Barancejevs)
2025
Scenic Designer
School of Theater_Production Series II: Property Rites
Hollywood Bowl Lighting Intern
Assisted with lighting design, cueing, and programming for artists including:
Earth, Wind & Fire, LA Philharmonic, John Fogerty, Willow, Wizkid, Fuerza Regida,
D Smoke, and Grace Jones
Hollywood Fringe Festival - Production Designer
Thin Blood Memorabilia [The Actors Company]
Lighting Programmer (ETC EOS)
School of Theater_Production Series IV: Love and Information
School of Theater_Production Series III: Love’s Labor’s Lost
Lighting Designer & Programmer (grandMA3) Designing a weekly personal music-based lighting show using moving lights
and programming on the grandMA3 console
Lighting Technician Assistant
Assisted lighting designers and electricians with installing, hanging,
and focusing lighting fixtures, managing power distribution and cabling,
maintaining equipment, and interpr eting light plots to execute designs for productions
Print Lab Technician
Managing the Print Lab operations and supported students on printing, cutting,
and press machines and equipments to ensure safe and effective use
Scene Shop Assistant
Assisted technical directors and designers with carpentry, welding, and set construction
Print Lab Output Operator
Managing and Operating a wide range of printing services:
Laser Cutting, 3D Printing, Large Format Printing, Vinyl Cutting, Sticker Machine Operation
School of Theater_Production Series II: Property Rites
Hollywood Bowl Lighting Intern
Assisted with lighting design, cueing, and programming for artists including:
Earth, Wind & Fire, LA Philharmonic, John Fogerty, Willow, Wizkid, Fuerza Regida,
D Smoke, and Grace Jones
Hollywood Fringe Festival - Production Designer
Thin Blood Memorabilia [The Actors Company]
Lighting Programmer (ETC EOS)
School of Theater_Production Series IV: Love and Information
School of Theater_Production Series III: Love’s Labor’s Lost
Lighting Designer & Programmer (grandMA3) Designing a weekly personal music-based lighting show using moving lights
and programming on the grandMA3 console
Lighting Technician Assistant
Assisted lighting designers and electricians with installing, hanging,
and focusing lighting fixtures, managing power distribution and cabling,
maintaining equipment, and interpr eting light plots to execute designs for productions
Print Lab Technician
Managing the Print Lab operations and supported students on printing, cutting,
and press machines and equipments to ensure safe and effective use
Scene Shop Assistant
Assisted technical directors and designers with carpentry, welding, and set construction
Print Lab Output Operator
Managing and Operating a wide range of printing services:
Laser Cutting, 3D Printing, Large Format Printing, Vinyl Cutting, Sticker Machine Operation
2024
Scene Shop Assistant
Assisted technical directors and designers with carpentry,
welding, and set construction
Assistant Scenic Designer
School of Theater_Production Series II: Morountodun
Art Director & Production Designer
BFA 3 Film: The Egg Movie
Print Lab Output Operator
Managing and Operating a wide range of printing services:
Laser Cutting, 3D Printing, Large Format Printing, Vinyl Cutting, Sticker Machine Operation
Print Lab Technician
Managing the Print Lab operations and supported students on printing, cutting,
and press machines and equipments to ensure safe and effective use
California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA 2024)
Teaching Assistant for Printmaking
California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA Pilot 2024)
Teaching Assistant for Printmaking
CalArts ― Academic Resident Advisor
Production Designer & Art Director
BFA 4 Thesis Film: Mujer Mar y Muerte
MFA 2 Dance Show: Salon México
MFA 2 Dance Show: Materiality of Surrender
Main Gallery Exhibition - Landscape: The Wilderness
Form and Figure v.1-v.6 (Drypoint Etching + Cyanotype + Textile Design)
Participated in CalArts Bijou Festival 16mm Film Screening
Assisted technical directors and designers with carpentry,
welding, and set construction
Assistant Scenic Designer
School of Theater_Production Series II: Morountodun
Art Director & Production Designer
BFA 3 Film: The Egg Movie
Print Lab Output Operator
Managing and Operating a wide range of printing services:
Laser Cutting, 3D Printing, Large Format Printing, Vinyl Cutting, Sticker Machine Operation
Print Lab Technician
Managing the Print Lab operations and supported students on printing, cutting,
and press machines and equipments to ensure safe and effective use
California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA 2024)
Teaching Assistant for Printmaking
California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA Pilot 2024)
Teaching Assistant for Printmaking
CalArts ― Academic Resident Advisor
Production Designer & Art Director
BFA 4 Thesis Film: Mujer Mar y Muerte
MFA 2 Dance Show: Salon México
MFA 2 Dance Show: Materiality of Surrender
Main Gallery Exhibition - Landscape: The Wilderness
Form and Figure v.1-v.6 (Drypoint Etching + Cyanotype + Textile Design)
Participated in CalArts Bijou Festival 16mm Film Screening
2023
Print Lab Output Operator
Managing and Operating a wide range of printing services:
Laser Cutting, 3D Printing, Large Format Printing, Vinyl Cutting, Sticker Machine Operation
Costume Shop Assistant
Assisted costume designers with pattern-making, sewing, embellishing costumes,
painting, and aging garments.
CalArts Orientation Leader 2023
California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA 2023)
Resident Advisor
Art Director & Scenic Designer
Drag Ball 2023
School of Theater_Production Series III: Seven Hoshi
BFA 4 Film: Marlena and the Mantis Men
Teaching Assistant
Substitute Objects
Managing and Operating a wide range of printing services:
Laser Cutting, 3D Printing, Large Format Printing, Vinyl Cutting, Sticker Machine Operation
Costume Shop Assistant
Assisted costume designers with pattern-making, sewing, embellishing costumes,
painting, and aging garments.
CalArts Orientation Leader 2023
California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA 2023)
Resident Advisor
Art Director & Scenic Designer
Drag Ball 2023
School of Theater_Production Series III: Seven Hoshi
BFA 4 Film: Marlena and the Mantis Men
Teaching Assistant
Substitute Objects
2022 ― 23
CalArts ― Coffeehouse Theater Committe Member
TEA: Themed Entertainment Association, Member
Elected by School of Theater Faculties
Shows/Performances Management
TEA: Themed Entertainment Association, Member
2022
Assistant Designer of Tsipekua
Production Designer
Event at CalArts - The Day of the Dead
Production Designer
Bitches Kill Bitches
¿CUÁNTAS MÁS?
Minced Meat
2021
Nike Shoe Design Collabortion
Designed 4 pairs of Nike shoes
Displayed in NIKE Seoul, Myeongdong, South Korea
2018 ― 21
Art Gallery Manager
Art Club Leader
Varsity Sports Team
Volleyball, Soccer
Art Club Leader
Varsity Sports Team
Volleyball, Soccer
2018 ― 19
International Students Tutoring ― Kyunghee University, South Korea
2018
Mural Painting ― Incheon, South Korea
Awards / Contest
* participated2026
Walt Disney Imagineering 2025
Imaginations Competition – Quarter Finalist
Imaginations Competition – Quarter Finalist
2023
CalArts International Gallery Night Exhibition
Future Generation Art Prize*
Plunge Beach Towel Design*
Future Generation Art Prize*
Plunge Beach Towel Design*
2022
CalArts ― Scholarship Award
LewerMark International Contest*
LewerMark International Contest*
2021
Excellence in Fine Arts
2018 ― 21
Student of Distinction ― Academic
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
2019
Yearbook Cover Design
Secondary Speech Contest
Excellence in Athletics
Girls Volleyball Champion Team ― KISAA
Secondary Speech Contest
Excellence in Athletics
Girls Volleyball Champion Team ― KISAA
2018 ― 19
Most Improved Player ― Varsity Volleyball Team
2018
Excellence in Fine Arts
Skills
Language
English - fluent
Korean - fluent
Spanish - B1
Chinese - A2
Korean - fluent
Spanish - B1
Chinese - A2
Lighting Console
ETC EOS
grandMA3
grandMA3
Software
Sketchup
Twinmotion
Procreate
Layout
Vectorworks
Fusion 360
AutoCAD
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Lightroom Classic
Twinmotion
Procreate
Layout
Vectorworks
Fusion 360
AutoCAD
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Lightroom Classic
Skills
Fabrication
3D Printing
Vinyl Cutting
Welding
Carpentry
Laser Cutting
CNC Machine
Large Format Printing
Sticker Machine Operation
3D Printing
Vinyl Cutting
Welding
Carpentry
Laser Cutting
CNC Machine
Large Format Printing
Sticker Machine Operation
Sports
Swimming
Golf
Badminton
Volleyball
Skiing
Tennis
Track Running
Figure Skating
Soccer
Golf
Badminton
Volleyball
Skiing
Tennis
Track Running
Figure Skating
Soccer