Charis Pao

About

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Visual Communications at Parsons School of Design, I am a creative professional with a strong foundation in visual storytelling and design. My role as a Social Media Assistant at Parsons involves crafting engaging photo and video content, alongside developing graphic design assets for the school's platforms. I also contribute as a Print Graphic Designer for The New School Free Press, where I curate design guidelines for print issues. Previously, I co-founded RCHK Mentors, a student mentorship program, and served as Chief Design Officer at Junior Achievement Hong Kong, focusing on biodiversity advocacy through creative design. My experience extends to leading creative direction for RCHK Trashion, where I managed photoshoots and promotional designs. With a background in the International Baccalaureate from Renaissance College Hong Kong, I bring a global perspective to my design endeavors.

Experience

• Social Media Assistant · Parsons School of Design - The New School10-01-2024

  Assistant within the Parsons School of Design Academic Communications Department. Responsible for developing, producing and editing photo/video content for Parsons' communication platforms. Create graphic design assets for school-wide social media.

• Print Graphic Designer · The New School Free Press09-01-2024

  Print designer for The New School's student-run newspaper publication. Curating design guidelines and visuals for each NSFP physical print issue.

• Co-Founder · RCHK Mentors04-01-2019 – 01-01-2023

  Piloted student mentorship programme through middle school transition. Facilitated mentor and mentee meetings, interviewed 120 students, led deputies.

• Chief Design Officer · Junior Achievement Hong Kong09-01-2021 – 11-01-2022

  A student start-up advocating for biodiversity. I led product, graphic design, social media, creative direction, photography. Proceeded to Regionals.

• Head of Creative Direction · RCHK Trashion06-01-2021 – 09-01-2022

  Led photoshoots, promotional material designs, designed live show layout, directed and produced a short film showcasing fashion designs. Attended weekly meetings and led 3 deputies through delegating tasks.

Education

• Parsons School of Design - The New SchoolBachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Design and Visual Communications
• Renaissance College Hong KongInternational Baccalaureate

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