Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
CHARYING (YING) CHANG

CHARYING (YING) CHANG

Architectural Designer 2
Chicago,IL

Summary

Architectural Designer with 4+ years of experience delivering large-scale data center projects across design development and construction administration phases. Proven ability to lead coordination efforts, manage complex project conditions, and support client-facing communication to ensure successful project delivery. Brings a strong understanding of project scope and risk, with growing involvement in early design phases including programming and concept development.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Professional Intern

Woolpert - Sheehan Nagle Hartray Architects
02.2022 - Current

Architectural Intern

  • Supported pre-design and concept development for data center and campus projects, including prototype studies and early-phase planning.
  • Assisted in SD/CD documentation and coordination for multiple large-scale projects.
  • Contributed to construction administration tasks, gaining exposure to field coordination and issue tracking.

Architectural Designer I

  • Contributed across SD, CD, and CA phases for large-scale campus projects, supporting design development and documentation.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams and managed task execution during CD phase to ensure timely deliverables.
  • Gained strong familiarity with client standards and workflows, supporting consistent project delivery.
  • Led coordination efforts and participated in client-facing meetings, enhancing communication and alignment across teams.

Architectural Designer II

  • Served as primary point of contact for construction administration on a large-scale project, leading coordination with GC and consultants.
  • Navigated complex field conditions and contractor-related challenges, ensuring alignment with design intent and project scope.
  • Developed deep understanding of project scope, risk, and delivery processes through hands-on CA leadership.
  • Transitioned into early design phases, supporting SD efforts for new building prototypes, including programming and concept development.

Professional Intern

Archiford Design Office
06.2020 - 11.2020
  • Developed visual narratives and design illustrations for architectural publications, supporting project storytelling and communication.
  • Conducted research and content development for residential architecture features (Zhao County, Shijiazhuang).
  • Contributed to international media collaboration (Hygge x 120g “Tusucanyness”), supporting interviews and editorial production.

Professional Intern

Laituo
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Designed and fabricated hand-built physical models for 7 projects, supporting spatial studies and design communication across architecture, landscape, and urban design.

Education

Master of Architecture - Architecture Profession Prog 3 - ART3

Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, IL
12-2022

GPA: 3.8/4.0

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Architecture Landscape Design

Beijing University of Technology (BJUT), Beijing, China
06-2017
  • Social Chair & President of the BJUT Student Union
  • GPA: 3.9/4.0

Master of Science - Industrial And Product Design

Hongik University, South Korea
01-2016

Associate of Arts - HDK-Academy of Design And Crafts

University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
05.2001 -

Skills

Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign

Enscape

AutoCAD

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

SketchUp

Bluebeam

Excel

Accomplishments

  • Architizer One Drawing Challenge 2022Top 100 Finalists
    Nov 2022
  • MCHAP.Emerge 2022 (Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize)Winner, Taller Capital (Interviewer)
    Sep 2022
  • International Concept Design Competition, Meilin Mt.–Yinhu Mt. Eco Leisure Bridge — Honorable Mention
    Nov 2022
  • Graduate Merit Scholarship, College of Architecture
    2019–2020
  • International Young Architects Design Competition, Shanghai Library — Finalist
    May 2016
  • Structural Design Competition for Students & Young Practitioners, Tokyo, JapanTop 7 of 20 Finalists
  • May 2016

Affiliations

  • LEED GA
  • Architectural Registration | AXP hours – In Process

Timeline

Professional Intern - Woolpert - Sheehan Nagle Hartray Architects
02.2022 - Current
Professional Intern - Archiford Design Office
06.2020 - 11.2020
Professional Intern - Laituo
06.2015 - 08.2015
University of Gothenburg - Associate of Arts, HDK-Academy of Design And Crafts
05.2001 -
Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) - Master of Architecture, Architecture Profession Prog 3 - ART3
Beijing University of Technology (BJUT) - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Architecture Landscape Design
Hongik University - Master of Science, Industrial And Product Design
CHARYING (YING) CHANGArchitectural Designer 2