Cecil Kim

Cecil Kim is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Entertainment Design at ArtCenter College of Design. He is a seasoned professional in the video game industry, serving as an art director and concept artist, with notable roles at Sony Santa Monica Studio, Section Studios, and thatgamecompany. He holds a BFA in Illustration from ArtCenter College of Design (1996).

His research interests focus on immersive world-building, game art direction, and visual storytelling in interactive media. He has contributed to iconic titles such as God of War 1, 2, 3 (BAFTA award winner), Final Fantasy IX, and Sky: Children of the Light, which surpassed 10 million downloads globally and won Apple's Best iOS Game of the Year.

Kim has taught since 2002, holding positions at Otis College of Art and Design (Assistant Adjunct Professor) and serving on the Academic Advisory Board at Gnomon School of Games and Visual FX. His career spans over two decades, blending industry leadership with academic mentorship.

Key achievements include founding Section Studios (2011), a 70-person game development studio, and his current role as Art Director at thatgamecompany on Sky: Children of the Light. His work emphasizes innovative visual design and collaborative team leadership in game development.