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Taeyoung Kim

Senior Lighting & Lookdev TD at Sony Pictures Imageworks

Taeyoung Kim is an accomplished lighting and look development technical director with a strong foundation in traditional drawing and painting. Transitioning seamlessly into the digital realm, he specializes in scripting and tool creation to optimize workflow efficiency. His credits include high-profile films such as Vivo, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Smallfoot, Alice Through the Looking Glass, and Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb.


In addition to his work on major productions, Taeyoung is a dedicated educator, sharing his expertise through tutorials and workshops. He has a particular passion for developing macros and OpScripts that streamline complex lighting and look development processes, blending artistry with technical innovation.

  • I have worked with Taeyoung for over five years, and he has always been a kind and helpful colleague. He is one of my go-to people when I need help with Macros and OpScripts, and is talented in both lighting and look development.

    - Shreyasi Das
    Senior Look Development Artist at Sony Pictures Imageworks

  • I have worked with Taeyoung for more than 5 years. I only have good things to share about him. His technical knowledge and creative eyes are very competent. Whenever I hit a rock with problems, I always bug him, and he always says I will take a look and resolve it the next minute. A very trusted friend and colleague. You will never regret having a friend, colleague, or mentor like him.

    - Lee Chia Tan
    Lead Lighting TD, Sony Pictures Imageworks

  • I have known Taeyoung since he started at SPI. His calm demeanor and helpful attitude, along with his creative eye and technical knowledge, have always made him a great asset to any team he is on.

    - Kirean Tether
    Lead Lighting Technical Director at Sony Pictures Imageworks

  • I have worked with Taeyoung for more than five years. I only have good things to share about him. His technical knowledge and creative eyes are very competent. Whenever I hit a rock with problems, I always bug him, and he always says, "I will take a look and resolve it the next minute.". You will never regret having a friend, colleague, or mentor like him.

    - LeeChia Tan
    CG Supervisor at Sony Pictures Imageworks

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