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I am a creative digital designer with over four years of experience in illustration, animation, and visual storytelling. I am proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Figma. Collaborative and adaptable, I have a proven track record of producing engaging media for youth audiences through partnerships such as KaleidoscopeME®. I am passionate about crafting meaningful narratives and continuously exploring innovative creative techniques to tell visually engaging stories across digital media.…I am a creative digital designer with over four years of experience in illustration, animation, and visual storytelling. I am proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Figma. Collaborative and adaptable, I have a proven track record of producing engaging media for youth audiences through partnerships such as KaleidoscopeME®. I am passionate about crafting meaningful narratives and continuously exploring innovative creative techniques to tell visually engaging stories across digital media.

David Zhao

Artist, Character Designer, Artworker, +5

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I am a creative digital designer with over four years of experience in illustration, animation, and visual storytelling. I am proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Figma. Collaborative and adaptable, I have a proven track record of producing engaging media for youth audiences through partnerships such as KaleidoscopeME®. I am passionate about crafting meaningful narratives and continuously exploring innovative creative techniques to tell visually engaging stories across digital media.…I am a creative digital designer with over four years of experience in illustration, animation, and visual storytelling. I am proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Figma. Collaborative and adaptable, I have a proven track record of producing engaging media for youth audiences through partnerships such as KaleidoscopeME®. I am passionate about crafting meaningful narratives and continuously exploring innovative creative techniques to tell visually engaging stories across digital media.

Available to hire

I am a creative digital designer with over four years of experience in illustration, animation, and visual storytelling. I am proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Figma. Collaborative and adaptable, I have a proven track record of producing engaging media for youth audiences through partnerships such as KaleidoscopeME®.
I am passionate about crafting meaningful narratives and continuously exploring innovative creative techniques to tell visually engaging stories across digital media.

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Language

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Fluent

Work Experience

New Media Designer at KaleidoscopeME®

January 1, 2018 - Present

Led the creation of the children’s book Journey Over the Rainbow, contributing to increased brand visibility and product growth. Directed a team to produce the audiobook version, achieving a 15% increase in production efficiency and improved customer engagement. Designed and distributed event flyers via social media, resulting in a 10% boost in event turnout and broader brand awareness.

Freelancer

January 1, 2021 - Present

Illustrated a few music covers for a fellow artist, boosting his popularity by a small margin. Developing an animation for a client, currently 90% complete after six months. Sharing work on YouTube for short animation and currently working on tutorials on Photoshop. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects), combining illustration, animation, and design to tell visually engaging stories across digital media.

Kitchen Manager at Chipotle Mexican Grill

June 1, 2023 - September 5, 2025

Boosted kitchen productivity by 15% through effective team collaboration, leading to seamless operations and elevated customer experience reflected in positive online reviews. Trained a new team member for about two weeks; they became twice as productive in six months after training and can work independently. Enhanced customer loyalty by addressing complaints and offering solutions, resulting in a 90% customer return rate.