Xile Peng
Email: *************@*****.****
Mobile: 201705286
PROFILE
A highly motivated and detail-oriented Graphic Designer & Illustrator with a strong academic background from top U.S. design institutions. Experienced in branding, editorial design, and visual storytelling, with expertise in integrating cultural elements into engaging and interactive designs. Adept at both traditional and digital illustration techniques,with hands-on experience in corporate and publishing design projects
WORK EXPERIENCE
China Gold Coin Corporation I Design Intern
May 2024 -Jun 2024
• Participated in the evaluation of over 100+ design proposals for collectible coin derivative products
• Provided feedback and suggestions for
improvement, helping finalize the best designs,
including the Sun Yat-sen University 100th
• Anniversary Commemorative Coin and Chinese
Cultural Derivative Products
Puer Buyi Tea Co., Ltd. I Concept Designer
Jun 2023 -Jul 2023
• Conducted field research in Yunnan's Bai
ethnic region to study architectural styles and
tea-making processes
• Designed three versions of the Puer Tea History
Museum exterior, with the final selection
integrating an "L-shape" to harmonize with the
surrounding environment
• Developed a historical content strategy for the
company's promotional materials and film scripts
CITIC Press Group I Illustration Designer
Jul 2020 -Aug 2020
• Created an original hand-drawn illustration for a children's mythology book, depicting a desert
scene with a lion and a child
• Designed a 12-piece zodiac-themed illustration
series for 0-3-year-old educational flashcards
• Developed two book cover designs for adventure
novels using Al & lnDesign
EDUCATION
Pratt Institute (OS 6, USA)
M.F.A in Digital Communications & Design I Aug 2023 -May 2025 Relevant Courses: Packaging Design, Branding, Typography GPA: 3.8/4.0
School of Visual Arts (OS 20, USA-#1 Illustration Program) B.F.A. in Illustration I Aug 2019 -May 2023
Relevant Courses: Narrative Art, Anatomy, Digital Painting GPA: 3.6/4.0
DESIGN PROJECTS
lkebana Museum Branding
Developed an elegant, nature-inspired brand identity for a contemporary flower arrangement museum
Designed 15+ deliverables, including logo, product designs
(scarves, teacups), brochures, promotional posters, and immers1ve experience concepts
Finance & Economics Magazine Cover
Designed a hand-drawn illustration for the People's Bank of China':
"Anti-Money Laundering" campaign
Combined finance themes with modern aesthetics, later adapted into public advertising materials
SKILLS
Software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, lnDes1gn
Illustration: Pencil, pen, watercolor, digital painting Design Expertise: Branding, editorial design, packaging, concept development
Visual Storytelling: Strong ab山ty to transform complex information into clear and engaging visuals
Languages: Fluent in English, native Chinese