Hi, I'm Vanessa Shimon, a Graphic Designer and Creative Strategist based in New York. I design brand identities, packaging, and digital content for music, film, publishing, and consumer goods. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to create cohesive visual systems that work across print, web, and social platforms. My experience includes roles at Riot Games, NEST Fragrances, Crowd Surf, HQ Indonesian Film Festival, and Penguin Random House / Square Enix Manga & Books. I hold a BFA in Communication Design from Parsons and an Advanced Perfumery Certificate, with a passion for illustration, photography, and making ideas come alive through design.…

Vanessa Shimon

Hi, I'm Vanessa Shimon, a Graphic Designer and Creative Strategist based in New York. I design brand identities, packaging, and digital content for music, film, publishing, and consumer goods. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to create cohesive visual systems that work across print, web, and social platforms. My experience includes roles at Riot Games, NEST Fragrances, Crowd Surf, HQ Indonesian Film Festival, and Penguin Random House / Square Enix Manga & Books. I hold a BFA in Communication Design from Parsons and an Advanced Perfumery Certificate, with a passion for illustration, photography, and making ideas come alive through design.…

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Design & Social Media Intern at Pyperbleu Art & Handmade Goods Store
August 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Designed campaign key visuals and digital marketing assets for seasonal and promotional initiatives; Created eDMs and newsletter templates, ensuring consistency and scalability across email, website, and social platforms.
Freelance Cover Designer at Penguin Random House, Square Enix Manga & Books
January 1, 2025 - Present
Design original logos adapted from Japanese source material while maintaining a cohesive visual system across multiple volumes; Collaborate with in-house art directors and editors to deliver polished, production-ready jacket and interiors on tight timelines.
Visual Design Intern, Consumer Products and Expressions at Riot Games
May 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Created digital and physical assets for IPs such as Valorant with cross-functional teams in a fast paced environment; Supported scalable and consistent brand and packaging systems while managing multiple concurrent projects.
Graphic Design and Packaging Intern at NEST Fragrances
January 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Composited moodboards, color palettes, and visual references to align internal teams and external partners; Optimized design workflows, production files, and proofing processes to support timely delivery of high-quality outputs.
Visual Content Designer at Crowd Surf
February 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Created digital-first marketing collaterals for 20+ music artists, such as brand identities, social media assets, release artworks, video content, tour posters, and merchandise; Adapted creative assets for multiple platforms while maintaining brand alignment and visual coherence.
Art Director, Designer at HQ Indonesian Film Festival
August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Directed the 2024 brand identity for the Indonesian Film Festival, sponsored by the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia; Executed brand standards across print, merchandise, social media, and motion graphics for physical venues.

Education

BFA in Communication Design at Parsons School of Design
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024
Program at Pratt Institute at Pratt Institute
May 1, 2025 - May 10, 2026

Qualifications

Advanced Perfumery Certificate
January 11, 2030 - May 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Retail, Professional Services, Software & Internet

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Experience Level