Graphic Designer Communication Designer Visual Storyteller Brand

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201-***-**** **********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/james-wee-47647b239 bell_scholar JONGEON JAMES WEE

Recent Parsons School of Design graduate with experience in communication design, branding, exhibitions, and user experience. Skilled in visual storytelling, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and collaborative project work. Interested in design, marketing, and brand experience roles.

EDUCATION

PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIG N

BFA Communication Desig n

Relevant Coursework: Branding Systems, UX Research, Typography, Editorial Design, Information Desig n Aug 2022 - May 2026

EXPERIENCE

FOCUS ART FAI R

Installation Assistan t

Selected through recommendation to assist with an artist installation at Focus Art Fair . Supported artwork setup, spatial organization, and exhibition preparation alongside artists and exhibition staff . Assisted during VIP preview and public exhibition events in a fast-paced gallery environment . May 2026

MONTCLAIR ART MUSEU M

Dec 2021 — Jun 2022

Exhibition Design Intern / Graphic Design Intern / Exhibition Opening Assistant /Drop-In Studio Assistant / Host of Teen Night Even t

Collaborated with museum staff and designers to develop visual assets supporting exhibitions and public programs . Assisted with exhibition openings, educational events, and community engagement initiatives for diverse audiences . Welcomed and guided visitors, donors, artists, and community members while providing information about exhibitions and museum programming.

META / INSTAGRA M

Product Design Co-Design Lab Participan t

Selected for Meta's Co-Design Lab, contributing to collaborative user-centered product design projects . Designed wireframes and prototypes with sketches to communicate product concepts and user experiences . Applied UX principles and stakeholder feedback to improve usability, accessibility, and visual consistency. Apr 2026

SHOPRIT E

Front-End Manager / Sales Associat e

Coordinated front-end operations with 20+ team members in a fast-paced retail environment . Maintained checkout efficiency, resolved customer concerns, and supported daily operations . Assisted with team training and workflow coordination during peak hours . Feb 2024 - Present

SKILLS & INTERESTS

DESIGN TOOLS: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Acrobat Pro, Firefly), Figma, Canv a WEB&TECHNICAL: HTML, CSS, JavaScrip t

LANGUAGES: English, Korean (Native )

INTERESTS: UI/UX Design, Exhibition Design, Branding, Editorial Design, Layout Systems, Typography, Photography, Performing Arts, Hands-On Making, Operation Smil e CERTIFICATIONS

GOOGLE

UX Design Professional Certificat e

UC SAN DIEG O

Interaction Design Specializatio n

Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ART S

Graphic Design Specializatio n

UI/UX Design Specialization

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