Darren Yao

About

Hello, my name is Darren, a multidisciplinary designer based in Brooklyn, New York. To me, design is not just being able to create something. It’s about being compassionate and empathetic with people and building lifelong connections. My strength lies in my capacity for analytical thinking and ability to synthesize information effectively, consistently leading to the discovery of innovative design concepts. Currently doing a design everyday challenge on my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yaojadzn/

Experience

• Master Tutor · Fashion Institute of Technology2025-01-01 –

  CT380 AI-Assisted Design https://experiencedesign.nyc/courses/ct380

• Junior Designer · Slope2024-03-01 – 2025-01-01

  • Worked with team members to design a range of unique and impactful logos, illustrations, and iconography for multiple clients. • Explored the capabilities of emerging AI tools and integrated them into the workflow to enhance efficiency.

• Design Intern · Slope2023-12-01 – 2024-02-01
• Design Intern · Lippincott2023-06-01 – 2023-09-01

  • Engaged in cross-functional collaboration with team members to explore and develop branding concepts for prestigious clients. • Contributed to the development of animations used by the company for both internal and external presentations. • Assisted teams beyond the design department in the creation of diverse assets for presentations and ideation.

• Design Mentee · handsome2023-03-01 – 2023-05-01

  During my participation in The One Club for Creativity's Mentor & Creative Program, I was paired with 3 other team members to work on a pro-bono project during a 6-week placement at Handsome More info to be provided soon...

• Brand Design Intern · Red Antler2022-05-01 – 2022-09-01

  • Collaborated with various team members to develop fresh brand ideas and project initiatives. • Crafted wireframes for multiple client websites, aiming to enhance their distinct online presence and brand visibility. • Created comprehensive brand case studies and delivered compelling presentations.

• Editorial Design Intern · Visual Opinion2022-01-01 – 2022-05-01

  • Produced graphic design materials utilizing Photoshop and Illustrator to promote the magazine’s call for submissions, resulting in a notable 30% increase in submissions within a 10-week timeframe. • Designed formats and layouts in close collaboration with all departments to ensure a seamless publication process.

• Gallery Design Intern · The Winter Show2021-10-01 – 2022-03-01

  • Promoted the organization’s events by designing marketing materials including posters, digital invites, and brochures. • Suggested and recommended techniques, methods, and media best suited to produce desired visual effects.

• Creative Intern · Graphic Distinctions2021-05-01 – 2021-09-01

  • Played an instrumental role in creative planning and review sessions, working with the team to elevate the quality of content and designs. • Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by the supervisor, editor, or publisher. • Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.

• Web Design Intern · Staten Island Tech High School2018-07-01 – 2019-08-01

  • Renovated the school website to enhance the user experience, to provide current information regarding internships, and to improve the representation of the school's objective. • Redesigned Staten Island Technical High School’s promotional materials to spread news of the school's programs while also establishing internships for students. • Integrated computer programming languages such as HTML and CSS to increase the organization of information and improve the school’s digital presence. • Redesigned the school website to have better visuals, user experience, and updated information.

Education

• School of Visual ArtsBachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Graphic Design
• Staten Island Tech High School

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