Adobe After Effects
Xing Wei
Senior Visual Designer
Summary
Experienced Multimedia Designer with eye for engaging, interactive experiences. Dedicated professional with more than 8 years of familiarity in brainstorming designs and providing creations to meet budgetary requirements. Deadline-oriented visionary with a background managing designs from concept to implementation. A driven Multimedia Designer known for developing exceptional work that is consistent with company branding and best practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Freelance Senior Multimedia Designer
Made Good CO.
Los Angeles, CA
05.2020 - Current
- Develop concepts and designed visuals for various clients
- Work closely with Creative Director in making design decisions and performance issues
- Concept and Execute across new project proposals within their vertical
Senior Visual Designer
R&R Partners
Las Vegas, NV
04.2016 - 04.2022
- Set up onboarding for new projects in partnership with Managers and designers
- Established procedures and quality standards for department.
- Revamped work strategies and processes to accomplish agency objectives.
- Collaborated with outside agencies to manage project progress and milestones.
- Partner Project Managers and Creative Director on client calls and asks
- Followed and applied brand standards for consistency across visual designs.
- Created user-centered designs with integrated marketing information, creative assets and design patterns.
- Targeted visual designs on specific audiences and applications.
- Presented work professionally to designers, user experience teams and key stakeholders at different project stages.
- Solve any and all design problems independently or with the help of the Creative Director
- Distilled complex features and content into simple visual elements.
Freelance Motion Graphics Designer
Cinevative
Los Angeles, CA
03.2016 - 04.2016
- Worked closely with illustrators and designers to analyze project objectives, specifications and deadlines.
- Provided accurate project timeframes and deadlines for every aspect of animation creation.
- Created vivid, detailed animation storyboards for commericals and post productions.
Freelance Motion Graphics Designer
NBC Universal Studios
Universal City, CA
02.2016 - 03.2016
- Worked closely with illustrators and designers to analyze project objectives, specifications and deadlines.
- Created complex animations for social media platforms and websites.
- Provided accurate project timeframes and deadlines for every aspect of animation creation.
Freelance Motion Graphics Designer
Lida
Arcadia, CA
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Created vivid, detailed animation storyboards for commercials.
- Applied contemporary trends in production design to produce stunning, forward-thinking work.
- Studied and maintained style guidelines while producing unique animation creations.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
- Applied artistic and illustrative techniques to Motion Graphics Productions.
Motion Graphics Designer, Graphic Designer
NBC/Universal
Universal City, CA
02.2016 - 03.2016
- Designed and animated typography and GIFs
- Design and illustrations involved, based off existing concepts.
Freelance Motion Graphics Designer
TONI&GUY
Los Angeles, CA
08.2015 - 11.2015
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Presented concepts, copy and art during internal and client reviews.
- Worked closely with illustrators and designers to analyze project objectives, specifications and deadlines.
- Created complex animations for event.
- Applied contemporary trends in production design to produce stunning, forward-thinking work.
Freelance Transmedia Designer
The Visual Noise
Los Angeles
11.2015 - 11.2015
- Created complex animations for Nike's in-store installation design.
- Worked with technical design and product management to provide accurate and complete design packages.
- Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and popular color palettes.
- Worked closely with illustrators and designers to analyze project objectives, specifications and deadlines.
Freelance Motion Graphics Designer
XAS Design Studio
Los Angeles, CA
11.2015 - 11.2015
- Created complex animations for Kevin Hart's World tour promotional contents.
- Provided accurate project timeframes and deadlines for every aspect of animation creation.
- Created vivid, detailed animation storyboards for Motion Graphics Design.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Exercised and demonstrated use and mastery of elements of design to meet goals.
Transmedia Designer / Art Director
NOMI Studio
Los Angeles, CA
03.2015 - 08.2015
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Made collateral to support various marketing campaigns and visually communicate concepts.
- Researched industry trends and evaluated competitive pieces to enhance creativity and gather fresh ideas.
- Developed video game character and accurate creature anatomy content.
- Presented concepts, copy and art during internal and client reviews.
- Managed client relationships and expectations for creative projects with varying budgets and objectives.
- Oversaw hiring, training and direction of creative personnel to achieve optimal results.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Troika TV
Los Angeles, CA
01.2015 - 01.2015
- Designed presentation layouts and unique branded looks.
- Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and manage project milestones.
- Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.
- Contributed design ideas in early planning stages with customers and project managers.
Freelance Graphic Designer
7 Eye
Ontario, CA
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks.
- Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and manage project milestones.
- Completed in-depth product design tests using updated software tools.
- Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.
- Contributed design ideas in early planning stages with customers and project managers.
Freelance Motion Graphics Designer
Laundry Design
Los Angeles, CA
12.2013 - 05.2014
- Worked closely with illustrators and designers to analyze project objectives, specifications and deadlines.
- Created complex animations for commercials and social contents.
- Provided accurate project timeframes and deadlines for every aspect of animation creation.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Made collateral to support various marketing campaigns and visually communicate concepts.
Motion Graphics Designer Internship
Big Machine Agency
Los Angeles, CA
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Worked closely with illustrators and designers to analyze project objectives, specifications and deadlines.
- Created complex animations for commercials.
- Supported designers in editing and converting photo and video files.
- Prepared conceptual layouts for motion graphic projects.
Interactive Designer
Able Design
Los Angeles, CA
01.2009 - 03.2010
- Brainstormed with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
- Suggested enhancements to product design that would improve user experience.
- Identified changes in project scope and modified job schedule accordingly.
- Followed quality control procedures.
- Contacted proper stakeholders to share changes to project scope and timelines.
- Improved and expanded project platforms using JavaScript to develop rich User Interfaces.
- Drove UI requirements through to implementation, complete with accurate sizing estimates and task breakdowns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design / Motion Graphics Design
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA 09.2010 - 12.2014
Master of Science - Interaction Design
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA 09.2022 - Current
Skills
Motion Graphics and Graphic Design
Idea brainstorming
Digital media design
Interactive displays and exhibits
Storytelling
User research
Deadline-oriented
Creative team leadership
Design understanding
Campaign development
Visual communication expertise
Design development
Self-Motivated
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Flexible and Adaptable
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Organization and Time Management
Animation pipeline understanding
Quality assurance
Divergent thinking
Video Post Production
UX Performance Analysis
UX Design
Iterative Development
User Interface (UI) design
Web application development
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of designers and developers in the development of Vegas Virtual Reality Art, and won ADDY's Gold and Bronze awards.
Software
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe XD
Adobe Illustrator
Figma
Unity 3D
Cinema 4D
Adobe Indesign
Keynote
Timeline
Master of Science - Interaction Design
Art Center College of Design
09.2022 - Current
Freelance Senior Multimedia Designer
Made Good CO.
05.2020 - Current
Senior Visual Designer
R&R Partners
04.2016 - 04.2022
Freelance Motion Graphics Designer
Cinevative
03.2016 - 04.2016
Freelance Motion Graphics Designer
NBC Universal Studios
02.2016 - 03.2016
Motion Graphics Designer, Graphic Designer
NBC/Universal
02.2016 - 03.2016
Freelance Transmedia Designer
The Visual Noise
11.2015 - 11.2015
Freelance Motion Graphics Designer
XAS Design Studio
11.2015 - 11.2015
Freelance Motion Graphics Designer
Lida
09.2015 - 02.2016
Freelance Motion Graphics Designer
TONI&GUY
08.2015 - 11.2015
Transmedia Designer / Art Director
NOMI Studio
03.2015 - 08.2015
Freelance Graphic Designer
Troika TV
01.2015 - 01.2015
Freelance Graphic Designer
7 Eye
05.2014 - 07.2014
Freelance Motion Graphics Designer
Laundry Design
12.2013 - 05.2014
Motion Graphics Designer Internship
Big Machine Agency
08.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design / Motion Graphics Design
Art Center College of Design
09.2010 - 12.2014
Interactive Designer
Able Design
01.2009 - 03.2010