Suejee Lee is an award-winning Korean American animator and illustrator based in Brooklyn.
Her art practice is rooted in a commitment to sequential art and telling human stories, guided by a DIY, independent approach. Her work is sensitive, tender, and intimate—often poetic in nature, inspired by the emotional landscapes of everyday life.
Her films have screened at festivals and animation showcases around the world. With a diverse portfolio spanning commercials, television, and live show visuals, she has collaborated with clients including Google, Netflix, Riot Games, and HBO. She also contributed animation and storyboards to an Emmy-nominated docuseries, is a recipient of the 2024 Anthem Award and was a RisoLAB Artist-in-Residence for Spring 2025.
Suejee also runs First Hold, a risograph project publishing narrative-driven comics, zines, and animations.
Find me online:
+ Email: suejeelee21@gmail.com
+ Socials: instagram / twitter / bluesky
+ Misc: linkedin / vimeo / newsletter
+ First Hold: firstholdstudio.com
Select clients:
+ Google
+ Netflix
+ HBO
+ Riot Games
+ Golden Wolf
+ Hornet, Inc.
+ Oddfellows
Her art practice is rooted in a commitment to sequential art and telling human stories, guided by a DIY, independent approach. Her work is sensitive, tender, and intimate—often poetic in nature, inspired by the emotional landscapes of everyday life.
Her films have screened at festivals and animation showcases around the world. With a diverse portfolio spanning commercials, television, and live show visuals, she has collaborated with clients including Google, Netflix, Riot Games, and HBO. She also contributed animation and storyboards to an Emmy-nominated docuseries, is a recipient of the 2024 Anthem Award and was a RisoLAB Artist-in-Residence for Spring 2025.
Suejee also runs First Hold, a risograph project publishing narrative-driven comics, zines, and animations.
Find me online:
+ Email: suejeelee21@gmail.com
+ Socials: instagram / twitter / bluesky
+ Misc: linkedin / vimeo / newsletter
+ First Hold: firstholdstudio.com
Select clients:
+ Netflix
+ HBO
+ Riot Games
+ Golden Wolf
+ Hornet, Inc.
+ Oddfellows