Product Designer, Illustrator & Animator
My first job was as a website designer at a big tech company after graduating from undergrad school in China. I taught myself website design software and have been freelancing since 2005.
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Later, I studied animation and digital arts at USC SCA grad school. The USC MFA animation program focuses mainly on making animated films using various methods. After graduating, I freelanced animation jobs for a while until I landed a full-time graphic design job at Forever 21 HQ. There, I learned about marketing, trends, and teamwork, in addition to designing and being creative.
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After acquiring multiple skills and experiences, I realized my passion is still lies in technology. So, I earned UI/UX design certificates, since there was no such thing as UI/UX design in the past, and caught up with the current tech trends. Currently, I'm working in a full-time UI/UX design job, and my goal is to become a unicorn designer and design the best digital products!
Education
Master's Degree in Animation & Digital Art at USC SCA
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art
at Harbin Normal University
Tools
Figma, Sketch, Zeplin, Jira, Balsamiq, Overflow, LottieFiles, Adobe Creative Suite, Toon Boon Harmony & Microsoft Office
Certifications
UX Design Specialization
issued by Google
UI/UX Design Specialization
issued by Calarts
WORK EXPERIENCE
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.
7.2019 - 3. 2021
PART-TIME PRODUCT DESIGNER
Self-employment
My last freelance project was designing an HR-based SaaS product called Werwee.
4.2017 - 12.2020
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Forever 21 HQ, Los Angeles, CA
I have designed graphics, logos, typographies, illustrations, and prints for various apparel, accessories, labels, and hang tags. Additionally, I have created apparel collections for companies such as Sony PlayStation, Blizzard Entertainment, Honda, Artesta, Bravado, and Moxi Skates.
4.2008 - 8. 2008
WEBSITE UI DESIGNER
ChineseSavvy, Beijing, China
I designed prototypes, banners, and logos, and also developed websites.
8.2007 - 4.2008
WEBSITE DESIGNER
Newsmy Technology Co Ltd. HQ, Beijing, China
I designed wireframes, prototypes, animated banners, logos, and design systems, as well as developed websites.
8.2005 - PRESENT
ILLUSTRATOR
Self-employment
I do illustration and visual design for various businesses.
CREDITS
3.2017 - 5.2017
Wonder Buffalo
Short film
Produced by Shatterproof Films
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Role: assistant animator for 2D animation as part of the film.
5.2015 - 8.2015
Measures & Frames
Modern Classical Concert
by USC Visions & Voices
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Role: visual development artist for 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 background projection mapping.
EXHIBITONS & SHOWS
2010 - 2017
Minnesota State Fair Fine Art Exhibition / Raw Show in MN / Urban Arts in MN / Pancakes & Booze Art Show in MN & CA / Altered Esthetics Art Shows in MN / West Side Music and Art Festival in MN