Zhiwei Huang

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Marketing &Creator Partnerships (AI-Native Video Creation Platform) at TapNow — AI-Native Video Creation Platform
December 1, 2025 - Present
Produced and edited multiple AI promotional short films across generative models, achieving 1.1M views for a top single piece and 2M+ cumulative views that helped drive product registration conversions. Led on-site AI film production and served as a creative/technical representative at flagship events including SXSW 2026 (41-film AI cinema showcase) and MIT/Soulscape AI film hackathons; directed AI short MOTHERBOARD and presented on-stage creative/technical talks. Built and standardized AI video creation/editing workflows for internal teams and creators, drafted bilingual workflow guidelines, and supported APAC creator community knowledge sharing using open-source filmmaking methods. Sourced cross-border creator partnerships and drafted bilingual collaboration briefs aligned to technical AI production constraints. Produced bilingual social content for TapTV community operations and shared AI editing practices with APAC creator groups.
Tech Assistant at Rhode Island School of Design
June 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Managed equipment checkout operations, led weekly technical workshops (20+ hands-on demos in English), and built an internal website to centralize student access to film resources, technical guides, and faculty contacts—reducing repetitive inquiries. Resolved 15–20 daily tech tickets independently, improving response efficiency and average resolution time. Tutored 30–40 students on editing workstation guidance and training across digital and film workflows.
Curatorial Assistant /Artist at RISD Museum
February 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Collaborated with international artists, organized lectures and workshops, and authored bilingual critiques and artist bios for catalogs and online platforms. Curated moving image projects with Aspace (NYC) and the RISD Museum, managing footage assets and exhibition playback workflows.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film (Animation/Video concentration) at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2026
Japanese Studies (cross-registration) at Brown University
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2026

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment