Hi, I’m Erick Lorus, a UI/UX designer and digital illustrator with a B.Sc. in Information Technology. I’ve been freelancing as an illustrator for over three years, focusing on art direction and visual storytelling. I’m recognized for academic achievement and leadership as the 2023–2024 Lead of the Google Developer Students Club at USU. I’m committed to delivering high-quality work, maintaining rigorous standards, and pursuing ongoing growth through collaboration with cross-functional teams and continuous learning.

Erick Lorus

Hi, I’m Erick Lorus, a UI/UX designer and digital illustrator with a B.Sc. in Information Technology. I’ve been freelancing as an illustrator for over three years, focusing on art direction and visual storytelling. I’m recognized for academic achievement and leadership as the 2023–2024 Lead of the Google Developer Students Club at USU. I’m committed to delivering high-quality work, maintaining rigorous standards, and pursuing ongoing growth through collaboration with cross-functional teams and continuous learning.

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Hi, I’m Erick Lorus, a UI/UX designer and digital illustrator with a B.Sc. in Information Technology. I’ve been freelancing as an illustrator for over three years, focusing on art direction and visual storytelling. I’m recognized for academic achievement and leadership as the 2023–2024 Lead of the Google Developer Students Club at USU.

I’m committed to delivering high-quality work, maintaining rigorous standards, and pursuing ongoing growth through collaboration with cross-functional teams and continuous learning.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Team Designer at FMG Production
January 1, 2025 - October 18, 2025
Designed 50+ visual assets and thumbnail illustrations under tight 48-hour turnaround times. Increased CTR from 5% to 8% by producing 30+ thumbnails with a standardized grid, focal point strategy, color optimization, and A/B testing. Cut production time by 40% by creating a repeatable workflow that included asset templates, concept to final export, and scheduled feedback sessions to minimize revisions. Raised average view count by 40% by analyzing viewer behavior and applying proven composition techniques to increase initial click engagement. Maintained consistent quality across all assets through checklist-based reviews and close coordination with video editors.
Web Designer at Methodist Charles Wesley
July 1, 2025 - October 18, 2025
Developed a full-stack e-commerce system for students to purchase school books, managing the project from initial concept to final deployment. Designed the complete user interface and user experience wireframes and prototypes from the ground up using Figma. Engineered the front-end of the application using Svelte JS to create a responsive and intuitive user interface. Built and maintained the server-side logic and APIs for the platform using Node JS. Constructed and managed the MySQL database to handle all product, user, and transaction data securely and efficiently.
Illustrator at Sarang Plus Publisher
January 1, 2022 - October 18, 2025
Developed original character concepts and narrative storyboards for children's books and comics. Managed the end-to-end illustration process for a children's book, from initial design to final print-ready files. Incorporated client feedback through multiple revision rounds to meet project specifications and deadlines.

Education

Bachelor's in Information Technology at Universitas Sumatera Utara
August 1, 2021 - July 1, 2025
Exchange Program: Managerial Economics at Aix-Marseille University
August 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Course: Game Design & Development at Infinite Learning/RMIT Online
February 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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