AY

Work experience· 10 roles

Lighting Designer · L’Observatoire InternationalJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

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).

Senior Event Designer/Freelancer · Auditoire Event Management LLC.Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo

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.

Senior Event Designer / Freelancer · Auditoire Event Management LLC.Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo

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

Founder & Creative Director (Freelancer) · Ava Yang DesignJan 2021 – Jan 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Creative Director · Dream Worker CommunicationsJan 2020 – Jan 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo
Senior Event Designer/Freelancer · Auditoire Event Management LLC.Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Senior Event Designer / Freelancer · Auditoire Event Management LLC.Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Event Designer · Activation GroupJan 2016 – Jan 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Education· 5

Master · Parsons School of Design2021 – 2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts · Rhode Island School of Design2011 – 2015
European Honors Program · Rhode Island School of Design2014
Master · Parsons School of Design2021 – 2024

Certifications and awards· 5

Award for Academic Honors - Interdisciplinary, Parsons2024 – 2026
Parsons Lighting Design Partners Thesis Prize - Application2024 – 2026
Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards of Innovation in Consumer Events for Riviera Events2019 – 2026
RISD Artists Redefine Wearable Technology with an Emotional Appeal2015 – 2026

Hire Ava Yang today

Post a job and invite Ava, or contact them directly. No hidden commission.

Post a job