Hi, I’m
Bixuan Xiong
Graduate Student In Illustration
Atlanta,格鲁吉亚
Summary
Hoping to gain the necessary internship experience in American illustration design or illustration-related editing and publishing, hoping that I can become an illustrator with full-platform job opportunities to add more competitiveness to my future career. Versatile Illustrator with [Area of study] degree and cartoon and computer graphics expertise. Created 2D vector illustrations and diagrams for large graphics agency and earned accolades for quality work. High-level technical and collaborative skills leading to outstanding results. [Job Title] highly passionate about art, technology and the creative processes involved in video game creation.
Overview
6
year of professional experience
Work History
Company / and Individual Illustrator, etc.
Freelance Illustrator, Fashion Designer, Novelist, Graphic Designer, Jewelry Designer, Character Designer, UI Designer
9 2016 - 4 2024
Job overview
- Provided original illustrations and graphic designs for several advertising projects, which greatly enhanced the effectiveness of the final advertisements placed
- Participated in a national competition with Tsinghua graduate students to design maps and UI, and won an award
- Participated in the internal rebranding of the design studio, including the redesign of the company logo, corporate brochure, and official website interface
- Collaborated with several companies to undertake design outsourcing projects and comic outsourcing projects
- Collaborated with several Taobao and brick-and-mortar clothing stores, designing a variety of brick-and-mortar high-fashion, Lolita, and Hanbok
- Built a comic work team to turn project scripts given by the client into beautiful online comics
- Effectively control project timelines and budgets to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality work products
- Developed and implemented a strict quality control process to minimize the number of revisions and increase client satisfaction
- Responsible for creating and designing a series of comic book characters and scenes that enhance visual storytelling and user connectivity
- Worked closely with writers and animators to transform complex scripts into compelling visual storyboards
- Educated and mentored new artists and interns in online art to help them get up to speed and integrate into the team
- Worked independently on a wide range of commercial design projects, including logos, posters, packaging, and advertising illustrations
- Lead and participate in numerous team projects, excellent team leadership and collaboration skills, good at cross-departmental communication
- Responsible for game character design, completed over 50 unique character creations to enhance the game's visual effect and user experience
- Work closely with 3D modelers to ensure the feasibility and accuracy of character designs and reduce the number of production iterations.
Tencent's Zulon Entertainment's "In the Name of Shine" Six-Star Suit Design
10.2019 - 04.2020
Job overview
- When I was in college, I was invited by Zulon Entertainment, a subsidiary of Tencent Games, China's largest Internet company, to design three-star and six-star suits, and to exchange details with the modeler
- Afterwards, the game was tested internally and finally released as "In the Name of the Shining".
Education
Savannah College of Art And DesignAtlanta
Master of Fine Arts from Illustration
05.2001
Skills
Time management abilities
Goal Setting
Computer Operation
Advanced Illustration Techniques
Visual Elements Integration
Strong Visual Storytelling
Three-Dimensional Modeling
Current trends
Artistic Design
Quality Control
Visual storytelling
Drawing and sketching
Digital Drawing Proficiency
Skilled in [Software]
Graphic arts
Active Listening
Educational Background
09/2016, 07/2020, Beijing Institute of Technology, Zhuhai University, Bachelor's Degree in Fashion and Accessory Design, 3.88/4, Top 2% of majors, Graduation design won the school excellent clothing design award, Outstanding student cadre award, Fashion Design, Fashion Trend Analysis, Fashion CAD, Product Packaging Design, 3D Modeling and Rendering, Brand Image Design, Branding and Marketing, Traditional Chinese Painting and Brush Painting, Floral Design, Fundamentals of Jewelry Design, Psychology, Jewelry Drawing Skills, Jewelry Finishing, Jewelry Material Science, Fashion Trend Analysis, Psychology won school-level awards, Digital painting, Sketch master modeling, Typography and font design, Laser cutting, 3D printing, Marketing operations, 09/2023, to date, Savannah College of Art and Design, USA, Graduate Student (MFA), Illustration Design (Minor in Dynamic Media), 4/4, Top 1% of program, Straight A's, Outstanding Student Scholarship, Illustration Strategies, Media and Technology, Drawing Strategies for Illustration, Influences on Illustration, Contemporary Art, Art Criticism, Drawing for Illustrators, Advanced Studio Techniques, Illustration Concepts and Compositions, Solutions for Digital Illustration, Publication Illustration, Character Drawing, Coloring, Principles of Graphic Design, Visual Narrative and Comics, Photography and Image Editing, Character Styling, Conceptual Design, Children's Illustration, Storyboarding
Skill Specialties
- Solid art foundation and creative conceptualization ability
- Good art literacy, deep understanding of color and composition
- Strong sense of innovation and visual expression, good at capturing and creating novel design elements
- Specialize in character design, scene layout, and animation storyboarding
- Excellent visual narrative ability, able to translate complex concepts into easy-to-understand 2D animation
- Proficient in plotting and characterization, able to create complex and vivid characters and compelling storylines
- Skilled in scriptwriting for a variety of subjects, and able to flexibly adjust the direction of creation according to market demand
- Trend analysis: good sensitivity to fashion trends, able to quickly grasp the market trends and provide direction for design
- Can independently complete the design of women's clothing series, from conceptual sketches to finished samples, involving the selection of fabrics, color matching, style design, etc.
- Jewelry design skills and software operation skills including concept innovation, design sketches, finished product effect prediction, also designed rings and other jewelry physical products
- Specialized in hand-drawing and digital illustration: proficient in Wacom drawing board, and Adobe series software (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), as well as illustration applications such as Procreate and Clip Studio Paint
- Proficiency in CorelDRAW, SAI, and other graphic design software. Able to efficiently complete the production of design drafts
- Familiarize with packaging materials and printing processes using software such as Adobe Creative Suite to create innovative and practical packaging designs
Self Evaluation
As an illustrator with many years of professional experience, I love to blend art and technology to tell stories, as well as bring visual enjoyment and emotional resonance to the audience. I have a strict attention to detail, a constant curiosity and a quest for beauty. I am a passionate and creative artist with a strong interest in games and animation. In the past, I have not only accumulated a wealth of design experience, but also honed my confidence without complacency, and my ability to work with different teams. I love challenges and am always eager to apply creative thinking and artistic skills to new projects to create impressive visual works.
With over 5 years of experience in fashion design, I have successfully launched several collections of women's clothing and comic book clothing. I have a keen eye for fashion trends and specialize in transforming creative ideas into practical clothing designs. Strong original design ability, to ensure that the design concept is accurately translated into physical objects, dealing with the process of fabric selection, pattern adjustment, and other issues.
Have good aesthetics and creativity, able to design jewelry products that meet market demand and have artistic value.
I am an independent designer with five years of experience in editing and content operation, with solid writing skills and rich experience in media operation. In different platforms, I have shown excellent creative ability and innovative sense, and have a deep understanding of the media industry and unique insights.
I love writing, and I have written some short and long stories, one of which is serialized in Jinjiang Literature City website. I am fully committed to every topic and strive to create works that are both deep and entertaining, and I look forward to the opportunity to create popular novels or screenplays in line with market trends in the future.
Specializes in combining creative thinking with practical functionality to create aesthetically pleasing and functional product designs.
Ability to cross cultural and linguistic boundaries to create meaningful and impactful designs that convey the core values of a brand.
Current City
Atlanta
Intended Cities Of Employment
- New York
- Atlanta
Portfolio Link
https://bxiong2063c2.myportfolio.com
Timeline
Tencent's Zulon Entertainment's "In the Name of Shine" Six-Star Suit Design
10.2019 - 04.2020
Savannah College of Art And Design
Master of Fine Arts from Illustration
05.2001
Freelance Illustrator, Fashion Designer, Novelist, Graphic Designer, Jewelry Designer, Character Designer, UI Designer
Company / and Individual Illustrator, etc.
9 2016 - 4 2024