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Cecil Kim
Adjunct Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer
Teaches In
Digital Media
Game and Entertainment Design
Education: 

BFA, Art Center College of Art and Design

Bio/Affiliation: 

Cecil has worked in the game industry since 1996 after graduating from the Art Center College of Art and Design. He began his career as a concept artist for Final Fantasy IX at SquareUSA. Since then, he helped to define the artistic vision of many game titles, including God of War 1,2,3.

Cecil now works at thatgamecompany as an art director on Sky: Children of the Light.

Previously Cecil worked at Santa Monica Studio on the God of War Franchise for over 10 years.

After his departure from Sony, Cecil co-founded Section Studios in Los Angeles and led the team of concept artists, 3D artists, and developers to work on their games and also several co-dev game projects.  It has always been his passion to visualize and bring a unique immersive world to the interactive experience.

Cecil continues to drive his vision to inspire his team and the gaming world.

Awards/Honors: 

BAFTA Video Game Awards - Best Artistic Achievement "God of War 3" 2011

Clients/Employment History:  

Square USA, Sony, thatgamecompany