Summary Statement

Creative and detail-oriented graphic designer and illustrator with 8+ years of experience in developing stunning visual content for digital and print media. Strong background in typography, color theory, and layout design. Expert at collaborating with cross-functional teams to create design solutions that maintain brand identity and improve consumer experience.

Work Experience

Accutime Watch Corp. - New York, NY

Packaging Designer

2020 - Present

  • Organize design files, dielines, specs, and linesheets, for over 43+ packaging programs including hanging tags, blister cards, tins, window boxes, hanging cards, plastic cases, and acetate boxes.

  • Maintain brand consistency across all packaging designs, with complete comprehension of branding guides.

  • Oversee the kid’s watch packaging program for big-box retailers such as Walmart, with frequent orders exceeding 100,000 pieces.

  • Demonstrate a complete understanding of layouts, color trends and typography for 30+ major licenses, including Disney, Marvel, DC Comics, and Star Wars.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment to deliver projects on time.

  • Assess graphic layouts and packaging samples for quality and accuracy while coordinating with vendors overseas.

  • Photograph and edit photos to ensure finalization of purchase orders.

  • Mentor and train junior designers, providing guidance on best practices and design techniques.

Junior Packaging Designer

2017 - 2020

  • Experience with US/international regulatory standards and product requirements.

  • Create 3D CAD renderings of shelf displays for retailer presentations.

  • Collate the correct assets for the team; i.e. product copy, product claim and branding assets.

  • Research and develop a comprehensive knowledge of the competition and trends.

  • Knowledgeable of packaging materials and sustainability.

  • Assist in conducting materials research and testing for new packaging projects.

  • Conduct market research and consumer testing to refine and improve packaging concepts.

Celine Chow Studios - New York, NY

Freelance Illustrator

2016 - 2017

  • Created illustrations with complete understanding of color theory and stylistic techniques to elevate the client’s vision.

  • Consulted with clients to determine key aspects of their project and proposed visual solutions using unique visual languages.

Honors / Awards

SVA Rhodes Family Award for Outstanding Achievement in Illustration - 2017

  • Selected as one of 5 winners from 2017’s Illustration graduating class 

The Society of Illustrators Annual Student Competition - 2017

  • Created a piece that was selected out of 8,082 submitted images
    from 78 schools nationwide 

  • Chosen as one of 220 winners from 2017’s competition

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • Branding & Identity

  • Typography / Layout / Composition

  • Color Theory

  • CAD drawing / Physical mock-up creation

  • Detail-oriented

  • Strong communication/presentation skills

  • Photography

  • Illustration

  • Creative

  • Project Management

Education

School of Visual Arts - New York, NY

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree - Illustration, 2017

  • Graduated with Honors by maintaining a 3.87 cumulative GPA 

  • Placed at top 5 percentile of 2017’s graduating class 

  • Dean’s List for 4 consecutive years