I'm Ziyi Jian (Diane), a visual and UI designer based in Melbourne with 4+ years of experience delivering brand-aligned digital content, campaign visuals, and responsive UI components across SaaS, education, and consumer retail sectors. I excel at translating creative briefs into scalable visuals and collaborating within agile workflows to deliver consistent assets across multiple platforms. I’m fluent in English and Mandarin and am currently pursuing a Master of Design at Monash University, focusing on branding systems, motion design, and digital storytelling. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, engaging experiences and am always exploring new tools to advance brand storytelling and design systems, while keeping user needs at the forefront.

Ziyi Jian (Diane)

I'm Ziyi Jian (Diane), a visual and UI designer based in Melbourne with 4+ years of experience delivering brand-aligned digital content, campaign visuals, and responsive UI components across SaaS, education, and consumer retail sectors. I excel at translating creative briefs into scalable visuals and collaborating within agile workflows to deliver consistent assets across multiple platforms. I’m fluent in English and Mandarin and am currently pursuing a Master of Design at Monash University, focusing on branding systems, motion design, and digital storytelling. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, engaging experiences and am always exploring new tools to advance brand storytelling and design systems, while keeping user needs at the forefront.

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I’m Ziyi Jian (Diane), a visual and UI designer based in Melbourne with 4+ years of experience delivering brand-aligned digital content, campaign visuals, and responsive UI components across SaaS, education, and consumer retail sectors. I excel at translating creative briefs into scalable visuals and collaborating within agile workflows to deliver consistent assets across multiple platforms. I’m fluent in English and Mandarin and am currently pursuing a Master of Design at Monash University, focusing on branding systems, motion design, and digital storytelling.

I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, engaging experiences and am always exploring new tools to advance brand storytelling and design systems, while keeping user needs at the forefront.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Logo & Visuals Design (Internship) at Monash Education Academy
January 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Supported full rebranding of a university staff development unit serving 3,000+ users. Delivered a new visual identity system (logo, color palette, digital banners) used across internal communications and web presence. Led a 7-stage design process from concept to delivery, collaborating with 3+ stakeholder groups. Developed modular assets for print, digital, and presentation formats.
UI/UX Developer (Internship) at TidyTeddy
December 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Designed two digital platforms: a scheduling system for cleaning services and a career support SaaS for tech professionals (under NDA). Optimized backend booking and staff workflows, reducing user input steps by 30% and improving task allocation speed based on user testing insights. Bridged design and development by aligning Figma prototypes with engineering feedback, ensuring responsive behavior and accessibility compliance. Created 20+ visual assets (logos, stickers, posters) with the branding team, ensuring cross-platform consistency and boosting engagement by 15%. Collaborated cross-functionally under agile sprints, adapting to confidentiality and stakeholder feedback cycles.
UI/UX Developer (Part-time) at TidyTeddy
December 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Designed two digital platforms: a scheduling system for cleaning services and a career support SaaS for tech professionals (under NDA). Optimized backend booking and staff workflows, reducing user input steps by 30% and improving task allocation speed based on user testing insights. Bridged design and development by aligning Figma prototypes with engineering feedback, ensuring responsive behavior and accessibility compliance. Created 20+ visual assets (logos, stickers, posters) with the branding team, ensuring cross-platform consistency and boosting engagement by 15%. Collaborated cross-functionally under agile sprints, adapting to confidentiality and stakeholder feedback cycles.
Graphic Designer (Casual) at Monash Education Academy
February 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Redesigned the visual identity system for MEA, including a refreshed logo, banners, and presentation assets aligned with internal communications tone. Built a modular design system and colour palette applied across platforms, enhancing consistency in print, digital, and staff training materials. Designed and delivered digital & print content including brand assets, faculty publications, and campaign visuals. Collaborated with teams to update content via CMS platforms and prepare email newsletters (EDM campaigns) to support outreach. Collaborated with stakeholders through structured feedback rounds using Miro and verbal reviews, adapting designs based on team feedback.
Logo & Visuals Design (Casual) at Monash Education Academy
February 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Supported full rebranding of a university staff development unit serving 3,000+ users. Delivered a new visual identity system (logo, color palette, digital banners) used across internal communications and web presence. Led a 7-stage design process from concept to delivery, collaborating with 3+ stakeholder groups. Developed modular assets for print, digital, and presentation formats.

Education

Master of Design at Monash University
February 1, 2024 - December 10, 2025
BEng (Hons) Product Design and Manufacture at University of Nottingham
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2023
Master of Design at Monash University
February 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
BEng (Hons) Product Design and Manufacture at University of Nottingham
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2023
Master of Design at Monash University
February 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
BEng (Hons) Product Design and Manufacture at University of Nottingham
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2023
Master of Design at Monash University
February 1, 2024 - January 26, 2026
BEng (Hons) Product Design and Manufacture at University of Nottingham
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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