Ava Yang

Lighting Designer at L’Observatoire International

Contributed to the development of architectural lighting strategies, prepared lighting specification reports, architectural lighting details, and lighting calculations. Worked on major projects including Alula Shlal (Saudi Arabia), Faena Residence (Miami), Overtown (Miami), Knox Hotel (Texas), and a Japanese Steak House in Philadelphia. Supported high-profile commissions such as The Torch (Times Square), Îlot Saint Germain (Paris), Faena New York, Faena Tulum, La Tête d'Or (Lyon), House of Shinsegae Market (Seoul), Lotte Hotel (Seoul), and 151 W55 Residential Tower (New York).

Founder & Creative Director (Freelancer) at Ava Yang Design

Founded and led concept development, visualization, and design for high-end commercial event spaces. Collaborated with premium brands and agencies (Auditoire, K2, Apex Group) to deliver global luxury brand experiences for Cartier, Gucci, Bvlgari, Hermès, L’Oréal, Hennessy, Creed, Lancôme, Diptyque, Moët & Chandon, Carl F. Bucherer, Martell, BMW, and Genesis.

Creative Director at Dream Worker Communications

Led campaign strategy and creative development for brand initiatives, produced 2D/3D visualizations, oversaw quality control, and directed live events and live-streams for Unilever brands. Designed album cover artwork and per-track visuals to establish cohesive visual systems across digital and promotional platforms.

Senior Event Designer / Freelancer at Auditoire Event Management LLC.

Developed design concepts and executed 3D realizations for experiential campaigns and brand activations, including Adidas Republic of Sports, Moët & Chandon’s 150th Anniversary, Hennessy’s 2019 Roadshow, Johnnie Walker’s 2020 Roadshow, Oppo Reno Launch, Lancôme HK’s 2020 Chinese New Year, and Glenmorangie/Ardbeg Whisky showcase.

Senior Event Designer / Freelancer at Auditoire Event Management LLC.

Drove experiential campaigns and brand activations with design concepts and 3D realizations, collaborating with luxury brands and agencies across Shanghai and regional markets.

Event Designer at Activation Group

A ssisted in schematic and design development for commercial events, producing graphic assets, 3D visualizations, and proposal materials. Served hospitality clients including Ritz-Carlton, W Hotel, JW Marriott, Conrad, and Hyatt Regency, with additional brand experience for Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Ctrip, Wine Australia, Facebook, Sephora, Nespresso, and LaLiga.

Event Designer at Jen Gould Event Design

Contributed to concept development, client presentations, render visualizations, and technical drawings. Supported graphic and prop design, and collaborated with production teams to deliver 2D artwork and structural components for private and public-facing projects (including Google).

Lighting Design Assistant at Zhongtai Lighting Group

Participated in a Chinese red lantern project in Nanjing and supported the Tianping Road landscape lighting design in Shanghai. Created client presentations and collaborated on research, brainstorming, and sketch development.

Senior Event Designer/Freelancer at Auditoire Event Management LLC.

Developed design concepts and executed 3D realizations for experiential campaigns and brand activations, including Adidas Republic of Sports, Moët & Chandon’s 150th Anniversary, Hennessy’s 2019 Roadshow, Johnnie Walker’s 2020 Roadshow, Oppo Reno Launch, Lancôme HK’s 2020 Chinese New Year celebration, and Glenmorangie/Ardbeg’s showcase at Whisky L.