Bingqin Zhang
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Artistic Director with 6 years of experience leading teams of craftspeople in Photography. Expert in mentoring and coaching artists to encourage development of personal style and techniques.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Art and Design Teaching Assistant
Savannah College of
Savannah, GA
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Art Director
Eris Silver LLC
Savannah, GA
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Develop the theme and shooting plan for each quarter of the shooting, and supervise the progress and quality of the pictures.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Enforced uniform style guide for project consistency across contributors.
Photography Manager
VPHOTO
Shanghai, Shanghai
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Artist
Olympus China Collaborative
Shanghai, Shanghai
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Test new products for the company and provide shooting dailies, write product related articles to support sales
- Created social media campaigns and posts to promote company's portfolio and improve brand appeal.
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
Intern
Harper's BAZAAR
Beijing, Beijing
08.2013 - 10.2013
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.
- Collaborated in professional team to solve workflow issues.
Education
Master of Professional Study - Fashion Photography
05.2022
- Awarded The Print Center 96th ANNUAL International Competition - Finalist
- Awarded IPA International Photography Award - Fine Art - Abstract - Honorable Mention
Master of Fine Arts - Photography
11.2021
- Awarded 1839 Photography Award - Finalist
- 3.8 GPA
- Honoree of Honor Graduates, 2021
Bachelor of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting
07.2016
- Ranked in Top 5% of class
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
06.2016
- Third-class Scholarship Recipient
- Study Abroad: University of Westminster, News
Skills
- Software: Photoshop, Capture One, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, WPS Office, Microsoft Office, Cinema 4D, Python
- Technique: Digital Photography (Full/Medium/large Format), Cinema Photography, Inkjet Print (Archives and Exhibition), Analog Photography, Alternative Process, printmaking (Silkscreen/Woodcut/Etching )
- Communicative and articulate
- Arts and crafts
Accomplishments
- Created artwork for an article featured in “PHOTOLOGY,” a book will be a Legal Deposit at the British Library .
- Documented and resolved deficiencies in processes and standards which led to 30% revenue growth.
- Cover image in "PAP Magazine", "MOB", "17:23 Magazine","Artstell Magazine"...
Additional Information
- HONORS/AWARDS
- International Photography Award Honorable Mention
- The Print Center 96th Annual International Competition Finalist
Timeline
Art and Design Teaching Assistant - Savannah College of
01.2021 - 03.2021
Art Director - Eris Silver LLC
09.2020 - 01.2021
Artist - Olympus China Collaborative
01.2018 - 07.2018
Photography Manager - VPHOTO
08.2016 - 07.2018
Intern - Harper's BAZAAR
08.2013 - 10.2013
SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS - Master of Professional Study, Fashion Photography
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN - Master of Fine Arts, Photography
Communication University of China - Bachelor of Arts, Radio And Television Broadcasting
Communication University of China - Bachelor of Arts, Photography
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