I am a versatile art director with a strong background in the entertainment industry, bringing ideas to life through bold visuals and compelling storytelling. With over 20 years of experience spanning film/tv, streaming, sports, music and brand, my creative vision combines technical expertise, a keen eye for detail, adaptability and a collaborative approach in order to craft designs for a captivating final product. My inspirations not only come from a thorough research and an understanding of the project and its intent, but also being mindful that art comes from free-thinking experiences, different perspectives, and even unexpected places.
Core Skills
Print Design & Production (keyart, packaging, posters, ads, catalogs)
Typography & Layout Design
Brand Identity Development
Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
Project Management & Team Collaboration
Vendor & Client Communication
Art Machine | Senior Art Director | 2016 - 2025
• Created designs from concept through finish including key art, packaging, ads,
and web canvases for Disney, Marvel, Warner Brothers and Paramount
• Developed diverse conceptual ideas and executed digital breakouts for
Netflix, Apple, and Amazon
• Researched design trends and relevant visuals to deliver fresh, innovative
concepts and insure wide audience appeal
• Translated client briefs into compelling visual solutions that aligned with
creative and marketing objectives
• Responsible for art directing photo shoots, selecting assets and stock,
composing ideas, retouching and preparing art for final output
• Managed multiple design projects simultaneously and worked within
tight deadlines and budgets
Vision Advertising | Senior Designer | 2005 - 2016
• Developed and implemented designs on various print advertising materials for
Disney and Disney Consumer Products, including packaging, magazine ads,
store displays, and exclusive collectors’ items
PDW Design | Designer | 2003 - 2005
• Created print designs including key art, posters, brochures, logos, and trade show panels
• Developed brand identities with cohesive logos, typography and style guidelines
• Correspond with clients and vendors to ensure projects meet creative objectives
• Delivered pre-press and production-ready files, ensuring color accuracy and print quality
CMH Records | Designer | 2000 - 2003
• Designed album covers and packaging that reflect the artists’ vision and target audience
• Developed visual concepts aligned with music themes and genre
• Created promotional graphics (catalogs, advertisements) to support album launches
• Manage freelance illustrators and designers
Visual Communications | Project Coordinator | 1998 - 2003
• Designed promotional materials for The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival,
including signage and print advertisements
• Responsible for a full range of projects, including the organization’s newsletter,
educational catalogs, T-shirts, event invitations, flyers and web graphics
• Primary curator and researcher for the statewide traveling exhibit Heading East: California’s Asian American Experience
• Designed all exhibit-related branding and promotional materials, including
brochures, instruction guides, posters and flyers
• Coordinated and secured exhibit tour schedules and venues
• Negotiated with venues to finalize contracts, rental agreements, and exhibit timelines
• Oversaw logistics for artwork transport, installation and deinstallation
Getty Multicultural Undergraduate Internship | Project Coordinator | 1997
• Assisted in event planning and executing public programs to engage diverse audiences
• Collaborated with staff on outreach and engagement activities to strengthen relationships
with members, sponsorship partners and community participants
• Supported fundraising initiatives, including donor outreach, event support,
and tracking contributions
• Contributed to the development of marketing and promotional materials
for events and programs
• Gained hands-on experience in nonprofit operations, program coordination,
and fundraising strategies
Education
University of California, Los Angeles | 1994-1998
Bachelor Of Arts Degree In History
With Minor In Asian American Studies
Platt College | 2002
Multimedia And Design Certificate