Justin Yun

CEO/Creative Director | MBA

Pasadena, California, United States

About

Justin Yun is a seasoned creative executive and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry, spanning video games, film, television, and emerging media. He is the CEO and Creative Director of System Studios, a visual development and art outsourcing company that has collaborated with leading global clients such as Riot Games, Infinity Ward, Microsoft, Disney, Sony, and Machine Zone. Justin began his career as a concept artist and illustrator after earning his BFA in Illustration from ArtCenter College of Design, later evolving into leadership roles that combined creative direction with business strategy. He most recently earned his MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management, where he focused on entrepreneurship, leadership, and strategic growth in multiple industries. Throughout his career, Justin has led multidisciplinary teams, launched original IP, and built long-standing partnerships across games and entertainment. His passion lies in bridging creative vision with operational excellence to build sustainable, forward-thinking studios in a rapidly evolving industry.

Experience

  • CEO/Creative Director at System Studios
    Sep 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 10 mos

    System Studios is a Creative Game Development and Art Solutions company located in Los Angeles and in the Philippines. Founded by experienced industry veterans, System has built a team of experts to deliver solutions at all levels of Game Development.

  • Section Studios (9 yrs 3 mos)
    • Chief Operating Officer
      Aug 2016 - Aug 2019 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Head of all production at Section Studios, including production management and creative direction.

    • CCO/Executive Producer
      Jun 2010 - Jul 2016 · 6 yrs 2 mos

      Section Studios is a Creative Game Development and Art Solutions company located in Downtown LA. Founded by an experienced production strategist and industry creative veterans, SECTION has built a team of experts to deliver solutions at all levels of Game Development.

  • Instructor at Otis College of Art and Design
    Aug 2012 - Jun 2017 · 4 yrs 11 mos

    Teaching in the Digital Media Department: - Landscapes, City, Futurescapes - Environment Painting for Games/Films

  • Creative Director/CCO at BLUECANVAS, Inc.
    Feb 2008 - Jan 2016 · 8 yrs

  • Instructor at Gnomon School of Visual Effects
    Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Teaching - Intro to Digital Painting