Hi there! I’m Ricole Chen, a multidisciplinary designer and storyteller blending editorial, visual design, and content production to help brands tell engaging stories. I specialize in accessible visuals, data-driven graphics, and social media content that resonates with diverse audiences. My freelance work spans features, campaigns, and digital storytelling—from Boston Globe features to RedNote accounts—always focusing on clear communication, inclusive design, and creative collaboration. I’m passionate about turning complex information into compelling visuals, collaborating across teams, and delivering visually cohesive content that supports impactful narratives across platforms.

Ricole Chen

Hi there! I’m Ricole Chen, a multidisciplinary designer and storyteller blending editorial, visual design, and content production to help brands tell engaging stories. I specialize in accessible visuals, data-driven graphics, and social media content that resonates with diverse audiences. My freelance work spans features, campaigns, and digital storytelling—from Boston Globe features to RedNote accounts—always focusing on clear communication, inclusive design, and creative collaboration. I’m passionate about turning complex information into compelling visuals, collaborating across teams, and delivering visually cohesive content that supports impactful narratives across platforms.

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Hi there! I’m Ricole Chen, a multidisciplinary designer and storyteller blending editorial, visual design, and content production to help brands tell engaging stories. I specialize in accessible visuals, data-driven graphics, and social media content that resonates with diverse audiences. My freelance work spans features, campaigns, and digital storytelling—from Boston Globe features to RedNote accounts—always focusing on clear communication, inclusive design, and creative collaboration.

I’m passionate about turning complex information into compelling visuals, collaborating across teams, and delivering visually cohesive content that supports impactful narratives across platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Editor & Translator at Boston Globe
December 20, 2025 - March 20, 2026
Proofread Chinese translation for a three-part Boston Globe feature, ensuring accuracy, tone, and cultural nuance in bilingual content.
Designer & Editor at Story Bench
September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Created weekly social media and editorial visuals for Instagram and LinkedIn while maintaining a consistent, on-brand visual identity. Designed visual assets and opening graphics to support digital stories. Data Visualization Designer.
Social Media Marketing Intern at Xiehe Pharmaceutical
April 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Led content & growth on RedNote/TikTok, adding 3k+ followers and 100k+ views in 5 months; led 183 zero-cost influencer collaborations; improved search visibility through tags and keywords, sustaining steady follower growth.

Education

MS in Media Innovation and Data Communication at Northeastern University
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
BA (Hons) Design Communication at LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore
August 1, 2021 - June 1, 2024
Exchange Program at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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