TOOLS OF THE TRADE

DIGITAL
Mac & Windows, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, basic HTML+CSS, Corel Painter, Microsoft Office

TRADITIONAL
colored pencils, graphite, charcoal, ink

EXPERIENCE

GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Ultimate Superfoods, Inc. | Visual Media for Food, Health, and Products | 2016 - 2017
Established efficient workflow and high-quality visuals in a broad range of assignments including social media imagery, photo-editing, packaging design, print design, e-commerce assets, and web design. Collaborated closely with Brand Managers and other Designers and Engineers. Reported directly to VP of Communications.

Updated e-commerce websites and packaging design of retail consumer goods, targeting adults aged 18-40 years
Maintained a quick-response and hands-on attitude for a variety of design-related duties

DIGITAL & VISUAL DESIGNER (Contract)
Dex Protection | Web Design and Maintenance, Wordpress+WooCommerce and Responsive Design | 2016 - current
Mapped and designed the flow and look-and-feel for client’s website. Set up Wordpress and WooCommerce as the sole designer and front-end developer, transferring data and files from old website to new under the same domain. Continues to maintain visual quality, function, and back-ups of the website, adjust features, and add products as needed.

Communicates directly with CEO and General Manager of the company

UI/UX DESIGNER (Contract)
RRKidz Inc., Reading Rainbow | Digital Media and Web Service Focusing on Children’s Education | 2015
Updated the official website with a fresh look, targeting the broad range of children, parents, and teachers. Designed teacher materials for the Edu. version of the digital service. Arranged color palettes, layouts, and typeface choices in a short timeframe. Reported to Creative Director and presented to Director of Product, Marketing Director, and CEO. Collaborated closely with Engineers, and Marketing strategists. Improved the workflow and communication within the company by providing a visual userflow of the new website to all departments.

Produced image assets for Teacher Portal, including 40 unique Unit icons
Set up a design template for 45 Teacher Guide printable documents
Visualized and designed 80 printable student worksheets

UI/UX DESIGNER (Contract)
Entour | Mobile App to Discover and Hire Talent for Events | 2015
Solo-designed the app’s branding, UI, and UX from start to finish, within 35 days. Produced UX visuals, including drafts of a complex double-sided (“Client” vs. “Talent”) userflow, using a broad list of technical specs provided from the client.

Provided UI designs and mock-ups for approximately 66 different screens in total (from “Client” and “Talent” flows)
Immediately provided wireframe and UI options to the client as UX issues were discovered during the process

DIGITAL & VISUAL DESIGNER (Contract)
Thunderbolt Studios | Creative Digital Agency | 2014 - 2015
Became a crucial versatile member of the design team, meeting graphic and visual needs of incoming projects. Worked on a diverse range of designs, from UI elements to logos to PDF presentations. Reported directly to VP and CEO.

Produced UI design options for 7 different apps, ranging from photo-printing to call-in massage
Updated the landing-page design, 11 digital advertisements, and pitch-presentation assets for a published app
Clarified the UX flow of an under-developed app by drafting the userflow and presented it to the client

GRAPHIC DESIGNER (Contract)
Ramen Hood | Restaurant, Logo | 2015
Provided design options within 48 hours. Efficiently communicated with the client, quickly meeting requests for changes.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER (Contract)
Delta Custom | Customizable Graphic T-shirts and Shoes | 2013 - 2014
Fulfilled various design needs, ranging from logos to print. Clarified and solidified the company’s brand design by setting up color palettes and font choices. Reported to Creative Director and worked closely with Printer and Marketing Director.

Initiated better-lit photography to meet marketing’s needs and set up a photo studio inside the office
Adjusted HTML+CSS of the company website to suit the company’s unique features
Improved personal and company workflow by openly displaying list of prioritized graphic assignments

EDUCATION

LAGUNA COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
BFA, majored in Illustration and Graphic Design

Jane Choi's Resume : Download here.