Jiawen Liu
Queens,United States
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Illustrator
Self-employeed
New York, NY
11.2023 - Current
- Illustrate based on commissions from the client.
- Transformed rough sketches into full-color illustrations that met client expectations.
- Developed 25 series of character designs for different clients.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
- Worked closely with customers to achieve desired outcomes.
Digital Print Lab Assistant
School of Visual Arts
New York, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Operated and maintained inkjet printers, vinyl printers, UV printers, and other digital imaging equipment.
- Widely utilize of medias, including a variety of textured paper, fabric, cardboard, and plexiglass.
- Processed professor and student's orders according to deadlines, while ensuring the quality of images and mediums provided.
- Collaborated with the supervisor to provide instructions for students with experimental printing requests.
Skills
- Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and InDesign
- Proficiency in operating digital printing and non-digital printmaking, including RISO, etching, and silkscreen
- Ceramics skills: hand building and throwing on the wheel
- Language skills: English, Mandarin Chinese
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Illustration, School of Visual Arts, New York, NY, expected in May 2025
GPA 3.981/4.0
Master of Fine Arts
Illustration Practice, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD, expected in May 2027
Accomplishments
- World Illustration Awards Editorial Shortlist Winner (2024)
- School of Visual Arts High Term Honors, top 5% GPA in Illustration department
Exhibition
- "Symbiosis", Industry City, Brooklyn, NY (2025)
Timeline
Freelance Illustrator
Self-employeed
11.2023 - Current
Digital Print Lab Assistant
School of Visual Arts
09.2023 - Current