ABBY ABIN KIM
NARRATIVE DESIGNER
Summary
Narrative Designer with experience in games, webtoons, and cinematic storytelling. Specialized in character-driven, story-driven design, with a foundation in visual storytelling that supports immersive narratives and collaboration with art teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Narrative Designer
Studio Sai
04.2023 - Current
- Built story-driven worlds, character arcs, and narrative frameworks for game projects
- Developed lore, backstories, and emotional character journeys to support player engagement
- Collaborated with teams to align narrative direction with gameplay experience
Senior Narrative Designer
Neowiz
03.2021 - 06.2023
[Mobile Puzzle Game : Oh My Anne]
- Directed and produced narrative-driven trailer (24.4K+ YouTube views)
- Created characters, storylines, and cutscene narratives to enhance player immersion
- Worked closely with design and art teams to integrate story into gameplay
Lead Narrative Designer
NHN
09.2018 - 03.2021
[Mobile Visual Novel Game : After L!fe : The Sacred Kaleidoscope]
- Led narrative development across 128 story episodes
- Designed overarching plot, character arcs, and episodic structure
Webtoon Creator (Story)
Naver Webtoon - LICO
05.2017 - 09.2018
[ Webtoon : Refund High School]
- Created and wrote serialized story ranked Top 10 overall and Top 2 daily in U.S.
- Built character-driven narrative with strong audience engagement
Creative Artist
Naver
02.2017 - 04.2017
- Designed promotional content for Webtoon IP
Creative Producer
Sigong Tech
02.2016 - 08.2016
• Led story development for immersive 4D animation experience
Assistant Creative Director
LOCUS
04.2013 - 08.2015
- Contributed to layout planning and direction of game cinematics and TV series
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA 09.2007 - 08.2012
Skills
Narrative Design (story-driven, episodic storytelling)
Character & Dialogue Writing
Worldbuilding & Lore Development
Story Structure & Narrative Systems
Narrative Direction & Concept Development
Cross-functional Collaboration (Design, Art, Production)
Accomplishments
ABU Award - Top Prize 2014
A' Design Award - Gold Award 2014
Clio Sports Award - Silver Award, Toy and Game category 2014
Creative Quarterly - Top 100 Artist 2014
Timeline
Narrative Designer
Studio Sai
04.2023 - Current
Senior Narrative Designer
Neowiz
03.2021 - 06.2023
Lead Narrative Designer
NHN
09.2018 - 03.2021
Webtoon Creator (Story)
Naver Webtoon - LICO
05.2017 - 09.2018
Creative Artist
Naver
02.2017 - 04.2017
Creative Producer
Sigong Tech
02.2016 - 08.2016
Assistant Creative Director
LOCUS
04.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
Art Center College of Design
09.2007 - 08.2012