EMMET NG
Los Angeles, California • +1-805-***-**** • ********@*****.*** • linkedin.com/in/emmet-ng/ • Portfolio Speculative Design major with a specialization in narrative design, interdisciplinary writing, graphic design, and communication. Looking to utilize creative skills and administration experience to design high quality assets while maintaining clear communication with clients & coworkers. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NDTech Internship Program at Qualcomm Institute, La Jolla, CA 2022 – Present Program Coordinator
● Design, create, & curate program materials, curriculum, and website geared toward neurodiverse and disabled adults - leading to an 85% increase of applicants between 2023 & 2024.
● Supervise & train a group of 4-5 coaches using agile management softwares and communication platforms
● Record, archive, & organize program Drive, including information for clients, sponsors, fundraising
● Facilitate communication between multiple departments, organizations, and sponsors to manage funding, inputting timesheets for payroll, submission of program invoices, & event planning.
Helicon Management, San Diego/Los Angeles (Hybrid), CA 2023 – 2024 Project Manager & Lead Designer
● Oversee team workload, write weekly schedules, and uphold a productive workflow
● Facilitate virtual & in-person communication between multiple teams using Slack ensuring timely completion of tasks to coincide with project timelines
● Design and execute 500+ visual assets, sprites, & other deliverables in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Procreate for Unity
● Write & construct game narrative design, dialogue, and world building in Microsoft Office & Google Drive
Independent Designer, Los Angeles, CA 2015 – Present Graphic Designer
● Completed 100+ graphic design projects using both pixel and vector based graphic design softwares for small businesses, music groups, educational clubs and programs, client based commission work.
● Ability to have quick, creative flexibility with ideas and interdisciplinary creative projects utilizing Adobe Suite, Procreate, & PowerPoint/Slides.
● Articulate ideas for logos and character design based on specific client specifications.
● Self-discipline and time management skills to finish projects and deliverables EDUCATION
University of California - San Diego, La Jolla, CA 2023 Bachelor of Arts, Speculative Design - Visual Arts
● Graduated with Provost Honors
SKILLS, AWARDS, & VOLUNTEER WORK
Skills: Adobe Suite, Procreate for iPad, Microsoft Suite, Jira, Confluence, Unity, Slack, Discord Awards: UC San Diego Speculative Fiction Award 2023 Volunteer at Walt Disney Carolwood Barn Foundation Volunteer Graphic Designer for United Brachial Plexus website and social media