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Hi, I’m Đan Phan, a designer and filmmaker based in New York with a passion for blending visual design with storytelling. I’ve led branding, product design, and film projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn ideas into engaging experiences. My work spans from design systems and brand identities to directing short films and crowdfunding campaigns, always aiming to craft polished, meaningful results. I’m driven by the thrill of shaping brand personalities and user experiences, whether on screen or in digital products. I love collaborating with others, embracing feedback, and iterating toward solutions that feel authentic and impactful.…Hi, I’m Đan Phan, a designer and filmmaker based in New York with a passion for blending visual design with storytelling. I’ve led branding, product design, and film projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn ideas into engaging experiences. My work spans from design systems and brand identities to directing short films and crowdfunding campaigns, always aiming to craft polished, meaningful results. I’m driven by the thrill of shaping brand personalities and user experiences, whether on screen or in digital products. I love collaborating with others, embracing feedback, and iterating toward solutions that feel authentic and impactful.

Đan Phan

Film Director, Graphic Designer, Product Designer, +4

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Hi, I’m Đan Phan, a designer and filmmaker based in New York with a passion for blending visual design with storytelling. I’ve led branding, product design, and film projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn ideas into engaging experiences. My work spans from design systems and brand identities to directing short films and crowdfunding campaigns, always aiming to craft polished, meaningful results. I’m driven by the thrill of shaping brand personalities and user experiences, whether on screen or in digital products. I love collaborating with others, embracing feedback, and iterating toward solutions that feel authentic and impactful.…Hi, I’m Đan Phan, a designer and filmmaker based in New York with a passion for blending visual design with storytelling. I’ve led branding, product design, and film projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn ideas into engaging experiences. My work spans from design systems and brand identities to directing short films and crowdfunding campaigns, always aiming to craft polished, meaningful results. I’m driven by the thrill of shaping brand personalities and user experiences, whether on screen or in digital products. I love collaborating with others, embracing feedback, and iterating toward solutions that feel authentic and impactful.

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Hi, I’m Đan Phan, a designer and filmmaker based in New York with a passion for blending visual design with storytelling. I’ve led branding, product design, and film projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn ideas into engaging experiences. My work spans from design systems and brand identities to directing short films and crowdfunding campaigns, always aiming to craft polished, meaningful results.

I’m driven by the thrill of shaping brand personalities and user experiences, whether on screen or in digital products. I love collaborating with others, embracing feedback, and iterating toward solutions that feel authentic and impactful.

Skills

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Language

English

Fluent

Vietnamese

Advanced

Work Experience

Art Intern at Atlantic Records, Warner Music Group

June 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017

Assisted art directors throughout the creative process; designed album and single covers, artist logos, and merchandise for Charlie Puth, Gucci Mane, Bruno Mars, Wiz Khalifa, Kevin Gates, Cardi B, Sabrina Claudio, and Why Don’t We. Improved brand identity, visual assets and digital products. Designed US Weekend VAWA site, booking calendar, artist applications, marketing materials; contributed to event materials for Follow The Rabbit 2019.

Film Director at Collide - Debut Short Film

September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018

Directed a 10-minute short film, premiered at SVA Theater in May 2018. Led a cast and crew of 16 (writer, producer, DP, actors, editors, colorist, music composers, sound designer, etc.) through pre-production, three production days, and post-production.

Crowdfunding Campaign Lead at Indiegogo Campaign for Collide by DanPhan

December 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018

Composed proposal and produced video campaign; crowdfunded over $5,000 in three weeks for a self-directed short film.

Co-Leader at Anh Linh Charity School

July 1, 2015 - May 31, 2016

Led a team of 15 volunteers to organize two days of activities for 40 students aged 6–18. Responsible for logistics planning, event running, and coordinating “Science Experiments” and “Multiple Intelligences” days.

Design Intern at Gander Inc.

June 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018

Collaborated with senior designers and art directors in building brand personalities, attending client meetings, and preparing brand packaging and mechanicals. Created brand assets and illustration for “FL,NY” art exhibition (fl-ny.co).

Designer at VAWAA Inc.

June 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019

Designer for Atlantic Records, Warner Music Group. Created brand assets and digital assets; designed US Weekend VAWAA site, booking calendar, artists filter, online artist application, marketing materials, and other design assets. Also contributed to life-size sculpture and installations for Follow The Rabbit 2019.

Product Designer at Penske Media Corporation

July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021

Worked with art director, SVP creative, multiple brand stakeholders and developers to provide new designs, templates and improvements for corporate assets, digital products, branding, social media, and marketing materials. Built relationships with development and audience marketing teams; managed projects with inclusive design and streamlined product QA.

Product Designer at Big Human

July 1, 2021 - January 31, 2023

Collaborated with clients (Carnehgie Hall, Snap, Rockefeller Center, Kialo, and more), PMs, senior designers, strategists, and developers through discovery, redesign, prototyping, development, QA, and launch. Produced and improved company assets, internal design materials, and website.

Director at Collide - Debut Short Film

September 1, 2017 - May 31, 2018

Directed a 10-minute short film which premiered at SVA Theater in May 2018. Led a cast and crew of 16, including Writer, Producer, DP, Actors, Editors, Colorist, Music Composers, and Sound Designer. Oversaw pre-production, three production days, and post-production from concept to final cut.

Producer at Indiegogo Crowdfunding Campaign

December 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018

Composed the crowdfunding proposal and produced the video campaign for Collide. Managed campaign materials and outreach, helping to crowdfund over $5,000 in three weeks for a self-directed short film.

Art Intern at VAWAA Inc.

June 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017

Assisted art directors through the creative process and design production. Designed album and single covers, artist logos, and merchandise for multiple artists; supported art direction and production workflows.

Designer at Penske Media Corporation

July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021

Collaborated with art director, SVP creative, multiple brand stakeholders and developers to provide new designs, templates and improvements for corporate assets, digital products, branding, social media, and marketing materials. Managed projects and supported QA with inclusive design.