626.329.9155 | john.yu777@gmail.com
Los Angeles, California
About Me
Hello!
I am a type enthusiast, visual storyteller & layout guru.
Born and raised in Southern California, I first discovered my passion for design in a high school, “Intro to Graphic Design” class. Learning how to use the pen tool by vectorizing silly doodles, spending hours in the computer lab, playing around with all of the random effects and overlays—there’s no way I’d do anything else.
When I’m not behind a desk, you can find me on the pickleball courts getting whooped by retirees, sitting by the beach sippin’ on natty wine or wandering the aisles of a grocery store day dreaming about what to cook next.
Experience
FleishmanHillard
Senior Designer
Execute print and digital deliverables from start to finish which includes; ideating, strategizing, researching, creating visual identities, designing, overseeing assisting designers and working closely with accounts to ensure client satisfaction.
Encourage collaboration amongst team members by establishing clear lines of communication, daily check-ins and curating culture.
Successfully lead design identity and collateral for clients such as Nike, Bose, EA, Facebook and Genentech across multiple public relations touch points.
Apr. 2022 – May 2023
Designer
Developed motion graphics skillset that was leveraged across social collateral.
Led design efforts on new business pitches and conceptualized custom design systems catered towards prospective clients.
Worked closely with web developers on HTML email and newsletter templates.
Acted as the lead designer for clients including Genentech, Samsung, SAP, SK Life Sciences and Janssen.
Championed DEI initiatives throughout the network
Jun. 2021 – Apr. 2022
Assistant Designer
Strengthened relationships with nationwide FH Creative Studios to establish the LA office’s design capabilities.
Collaborated with account teams to marry client needs with cohesive, visual story-telling in the form of infographics, pitch decks and and event collateral.
Supported global business development team with bespoke deck design and in-situation mockups.
Self-managed and maintained accountability while juggling multiple projects simultaneously and adapting to changing deadlines.
Oct. 2019 – Jun. 2021
Graphic Design Intern
Provided design support to a wide network on miscellaneous internal and external design projects including decks, social graphics, infographics, and reports
Jan. 2019 – Oct. 2019
Education
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science, Graphic Communication
Newhouse
Freelance Presentation Designer
Created a library of custom slide templates for keynote speaker presentations and designed bespoke visuals and infographics to suit each speakers’ needs
Interfaced with speakers directly to ensure that the clear and effective communication of their messaging
Traveled onsite to workshop presentations with clients, maintain quality assurance, and assist with misc. on-site design needs
Jun. 2023 – Sept. 2023
Freelance Presentation Designer
Ideated and executed bespoke powerpoint templates for RFPs for Apple TV+ and Hyundai Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Designed in-situation mockups for large format OOH banners, displays and activations
Designed branded social mockups for proposed creative concepts
Nov. 2023 – Dec. 2023