My name is Joey and I’m a Singaporean freelance illustrator and designer based in Toronto, Canada.

I love mixing digital and traditional mediums, as well as illustrations with design elements. I draw a lot of inspiration from children’s media, video games, anime and graphic novels.

After graduating from NYP with a Diploma in Animation, I ventured further to complete my BA (Hons) in Illustration at Sheridan, specializing in Editorial and Motion illustration. I then started my career in Advertising Production in Toronto while continuing to work as a freelancer where I spent 4-5 years honing my craft.

Contact

joeynkw@gmail.com

Availability: New projects starting from the 1st of March, 2025

Expertise

Illustration
Graphic Design
Motion
Advertising

Education

2019 • Bachelor of Illustration (with Honours)
Sheridan College, Oakville, Canada

2014 • Diploma with Merit in Animation
Nanyang Polytechnic, School of Interactive & Digital Media (SIDM), Singapore

Publications

2017 • PLAYFUL DATA: Graphic Design and Illustration for Infographics — Sandu Publishing

Awards & Recognitions

Sandu Publishing: PLAYFUL DATA / 52 Tales DaBao Art Exhibition / Adobe Design Achievement Awards / Worldskills International (Medallion in Excellence, 6th Worldwide) / Worldskills Singapore (Gold Medalist)

Experience

Since 2020 • Freelance Motion Illustrator/Designer
2022–2024 • Sr. Production Artist — FCB, 456 Studios, Toronto, Canada
2019–2022 • Digital Studio Artist — JAM Direct Inc., Toronto, Canada
2018–2019 • Motion Designer — The View from Here: Sheridan Illustration Graduate Show 2019, Toronto, Canada
2014–2017 • Freelance Children’s Book Illustrator, Singapore
2012–2013 • Intern graphic designer — SIDM + Geeksigners, Singapore