BEING A UNICORN DESIGNER
My first job was a website designer worked at a big tech company after graduated from undergrad school in China. I self-taught website design software. I've been freelancing since 2005.
Then I studied animation and digital arts at USC SCA grad school. The USC MFA animation program is mainly focus on making animated films in all kinds of method. After I graduated, I freelanced animation jobs for awhile until I got a full-time graphic design job at Forever 21 HQ. I learned about marketing, trends and good team works beside designing. After learning and gaining multiple skills and experience, I realized my passion is still in technology. So I got UI / UX design certificates in 2 months (because there was not such a thing as UI/UX design in the past. And I caught up the current trends in tech). Currently I'm doing part-time UX / product design works while working on a full-time UI design job.
My goal is to become a unicorn designer!
EDUCATION
Master's Degree in Animation & Digital
at USC the School of Cinematic Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art
at Harbin Normal University
SKILLS
Figma, Sketch, InVision, Balsamiq, Adobe Creative Suite, Toon Boon Harmoney, TVPaint Animation, Microsoft Office
CERTIFICATIONS
UI/UX Design Specialization
issued by Coursera
courses by Calarts
I designed to look and work beautiful
My first job was a website designer worked at a big tech company after graduated from undergrad school in China. I self-taught website design softwares. I've been freelancing since 2005.
Then I studied animation and digital arts at USC SCA grad school. The USC MFA animation program is mainly focus on making animated films in all kinds of method. After I graduated, I freelanced animation jobs for awhile until I got a full-time graphic design job at Forever 21 HQ. I learned about marketing, trends and good team works beside designing and being creative. After learning and gaining multiple skills and experience, I realized my passion is still in technology. So I got UI/UX design certificates (because there was not such a thing as UI/UX design in the past. And I caught up the current trends in tech). Currently I'm working on a full-time UI/UX design job.
My goal is to become a unicorn designer and design the best digital products!
EDUCATION
Master's Degree in Animation & Digital
at USC the School of Cinematic Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art
at Harbin Normal University
SKILLS
Figma, Sketch, Zeplin, Balsamiq, LottieFiles, Jira, Junction, Adobe Creative Suite, Toon Boon Harmoney, TVPaint Animation, Microsoft Office
CERTIFICATIONS
Google UX Design Specialization
issued by Google
UI/UX Design Specialization
issued by Calarts
WORK EXPERIENCE
7.2019 - 3. 2021
PART-TIME PRODUCT DESIGNER
Self_Employee
My last freelance project was designed an HR based SaaS product Werwee.
3.2021 - PRESENT
UI/UX DESIGNER
STATION DIGITAL MEDIA, Long Beach, CA
I'm designing in-vehicle apps with a professional team in a fast-paced working environment.
4.2017 - 12.2020
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Forever 21 HQ, Los Angeles, CA
Designed graphics, logos, typographies, illustrations and prints for all kinds of apparels, accessories, labels and hang tags. I did some collections for costumers: Sony PlayStation, Blizzard Entertainment, Honda, Artesta and Bravado.
4.2008 - 8.2008
WEBSITE UI DESIGNER
ChineseSavvy, Beijing, China
Designed prototypes, banners, logos and developed website.
8.2007 - 4.2008
WEBSITE DESIGNER
Newsmy Technology Co Ltd. HQ, Beijing, China
Designed wireframes, prototypes, animated banners, logos, design system, and developed websites.
8.2005 - PRESENT
ILLUSTRATOR
Self_Employee
I do illustration, visual design and graphic design for varied businesses and clients.
CREDITS
3.2017 - 5.2017
WONDER BUFFALO
Short film
Produced by Shatterproof Films
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Role: assistant animator for 2D animation part of the film.
5.2015 - 8.2015
MEASURES & FRAMES
Concert
by USC Visions & Voices
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Role: Visual development artist for the background projection mapping.
6.2014 - 8.2013
WONDERland UNBOUND
Projection mapping on building
by USC Visions & Voices
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Role: visual development artist for the background projection mapping.
EXHIBITONS & SHOWS
2010 - 2017