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Hi, I’m Amy Xu. professional experience
jan 2017 —present
The Field Museum | Exhibition Design Assistant
Design
Create signage and digital media for current exhibitions Illustrate scientific material for pre-fabrication
Print Design Packaging Art Direction UI/UX Typography Illustration HTML/CSS
Studio 215 | Freelance Design 2015 —present
Oversee art direction and design production Develop proposals, timelines, and budgets Clients: record labels, artists, small businesses
Jefferson Pinder | Graphic Designer 2016 —2017
Managed design strategy and grant research Oversaw website, e-newsletters, and video/photo editing
Chicago Design Museum | Design Intern sept —dec 2016
With the creative director, developed print collateral Generated concept proposals and objects for campaigns Facilitated exhibition preparation and merchandise
SAIC | Graphic Designer & Output Assistant 2013 —2015
Designed promotional material across departments Oversaw laser printing and finishing services Prepared customers on Adobe programs for pre-press
School of the Art Institute of Chicago BFA | Visual Communication Design Merit Scholarship Recipient & Student Leader
projects Babewear Vintage | Founder 2013 —2015
Software Adobe CC InDesign Photoshop Illustrator Acrobat Pro Premiere Pro XD Sketch Proto.io Mailchimp MS Office
Technical Scientific illustration Bookbinding Screenprinting Laser Cutting
education
grad 2017
skills
Self-started online vintage business Curated collections and handled shipment 5-star customer service rating, 150 garments sold
interests MUJI’s minimal lifestyle 80s Japanese package design Ayurveda & Yoga