Hello there. I’m George Ko, a brand & art director in Los Angeles. Iuse design, strategy, and storytelling to help brands forge meaningful and lasting connections with people across the galaxy. I've helped build brand identities and visual design for Fortune 500 clients, startups that have passed $5M in seed funding, and international non-profits.…

George Ko

Hello there. I’m George Ko, a brand & art director in Los Angeles. Iuse design, strategy, and storytelling to help brands forge meaningful and lasting connections with people across the galaxy. I've helped build brand identities and visual design for Fortune 500 clients, startups that have passed $5M in seed funding, and international non-profits.…

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Hello there. I’m George Ko, a brand & art director in Los Angeles. Iuse design, strategy, and storytelling to help brands forge meaningful and lasting connections with people across the galaxy. I’ve helped build brand identities and visual design for Fortune 500 clients, startups that have passed $5M in seed funding, and international non-profits.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Brand Design, Marketing & Strategy Consultant at Squadron
January 1, 2021 - Present
Delivered 15+ brand identity and brand strategy projects for startups and global clients.
Director of Strategic Partnerships at Caltech
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Led brand, strategy, and operations across partnerships, DEI initiatives, and digital products, increasing alumni engagement by 38%.
Brand & Campaign Lead at Coral Robots
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Led brand and campaign development for a robotics startup; won CES Innovation Award.

Education

BA with Honors (Cum Laude) at Harvard University
August 28, 2011 - May 5, 2016

Qualifications

CES Innovation Award (Robotics)
January 1, 2019 - January 27, 2026
Harvard i-Lab Accelerator Resident
January 1, 2012 - January 27, 2026
USPTO Patent (Data Management System)
January 1, 2010 - January 27, 2026
Harvard David McCord Prize for Creative Talent
January 1, 2016 - February 27, 2026

Industry Experience

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

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Experience Level