Digital Designer/Artist

DEAN YANG

Austin, Texas

929-***-****

ad0a4t@r.postjobfree.com

Portfolio: https://www.urbancures.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yangz211/

Summary

As a forward-thinking designer, I bring a fusion of traditional craftsmanship and digital artistry to invigorate the creative arena. My academic journey has equipped me with a profound understanding of both classical and digital design disciplines. Proficient across various design domains and a wide array of software, I am wholeheartedly committed to harnessing this diverse skillset to unite artistic realms, craft pioneering designs, and catalyze innovative, cross-disciplinary breakthroughs. Experience January 2023 - May 2023

Teaching Assistant - Parsons School of Design

Facilitated Professor Kyle Li in pioneering the inception of a groundbreaking collaboration between Parsons School of Design and Roblox. Worked in cohesion with Roblox’s experts to develop and deliver a cutting-edge curriculum on digital fashion design and the practical pipeline of garment making within the Roblox world. Mentored and guided twenty students in mastering 3D software to achieve their desired virtual looks. Additionally, oversaw in-class photographic documentation to capture students' creative journeys. Recognized for these contributions through featured interviews in both The Wall Street Journal and The Verge. March 2022 - August 2022

Graphic/Motion Graphic Designer - The Eastern Philosophy Led comprehensive design projects, including logo, packaging, webpage, and motion graphics, to infuse a modern flair into lifestyle products that promote Eastern wisdom and medicines. Crafted compelling promotional and educational content for social media (178k followers). October 2020 - June 2021

Digital Illustrator - Black Phoenix Ink

Specialized in crafting digital illustrations for publications dedicated to black children residing in underserved communities. Transformed stories and poems into vibrant visual narratives, aiming to empower black children through representations and the captivating language of art. May 2019 - April 2020

Design Intern - Vera Wang

Contributed to the ideation and prototyping phases as a design assistant for the Ready-to-Wear line. Played a vital role in orchestrating the remarkable and daring Vera Wang Fall 2020 RTW Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week. Additionally, engaged directly with individual clients in providing personalized bridal services, focusing on crafting custom-made gowns. Education

August 2021 - May 2023

Master of Fine Arts

Design and Technology

Parsons School of Design

August 2016 - May 2020

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Fashion Design/

Photography

Parsons School of Design

Skills

• Graphic Design

• Game Design

• Motion Graphics

• Video Editing

• 3D Modeling

• Sound Design

• Character Design

• Fashion Design

• Photography

Software

• Adobe Creative Suite

• Figma

• Unity

• Roblox Studio

• Blender

• Autodesk Maya

• Arduino IDE

• Avid Pro Tools

• Procreate

• Microsoft Office

Academic Achievements

2017 - 2018

Dean’s List

2021 - 2023

Master of Fine Arts

Scholarship

2016 - 2020

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Scholarship

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