Hi, I’m Sean Huang (aka Chen Huang), a professional illustrator and visual storyteller with 8+ years of experience designing characters and telling stories across editorial, children's books, comics, medical illustrations, and brand work which have won Vega Digital Awards, London International Creative Competition and others. Most recently, I earned an M.S. in Design Engineering & Management from MIT (2021–2024) and have produced visuals for Harvard and Brown surgical research, brand illustrations for brands from Japan, editorial art for Shanghai Media Group, and UI-driven illustration for digital apps across China, Switzerland and USA. I enjoy building cohesive character worlds, refining style through iteration, and creating reusable visual templates that empower clients to self-serve.…

Sean Huang

Hi, I’m Sean Huang (aka Chen Huang), a professional illustrator and visual storyteller with 8+ years of experience designing characters and telling stories across editorial, children's books, comics, medical illustrations, and brand work which have won Vega Digital Awards, London International Creative Competition and others. Most recently, I earned an M.S. in Design Engineering & Management from MIT (2021–2024) and have produced visuals for Harvard and Brown surgical research, brand illustrations for brands from Japan, editorial art for Shanghai Media Group, and UI-driven illustration for digital apps across China, Switzerland and USA. I enjoy building cohesive character worlds, refining style through iteration, and creating reusable visual templates that empower clients to self-serve.…

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Hi, I’m Sean Huang (aka Chen Huang), a professional illustrator and visual storyteller with 8+ years of experience designing characters and telling stories across editorial, children’s books, comics, medical illustrations, and brand work which have won Vega Digital Awards, London International Creative Competition and others.

Most recently, I earned an M.S. in Design Engineering & Management from MIT (2021–2024) and have produced visuals for Harvard and Brown surgical research, brand illustrations for brands from Japan, editorial art for Shanghai Media Group, and UI-driven illustration for digital apps across China, Switzerland and USA. I enjoy building cohesive character worlds, refining style through iteration, and creating reusable visual templates that empower clients to self-serve.

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Language

English
Fluent
Korean
Advanced
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Comic Artist at FireGenie — Freelance
March 1, 2017 - October 1, 2017
Character-driven comic series for brand marketing campaigns; developed original manga-style characters and visual narratives from story briefs, building cohesive character worlds through thumbnails and storyboards; designed print-ready zines and marketing materials, managing full production from concept through press-ready file delivery; delivered design options and storyboard iterations efficiently, securing ongoing collaboration.
Medical Illustrator at Surgical Researchers (Harvard & Brown) — Freelance
May 1, 2015 - August 1, 2021
Peer-reviewed scientific illustration for Harvard and Brown surgical research teams; produced publication-quality illustrations, including cover figures for the Journal of Surgical Research and ICVTS; developed original 3D-modeled and hand-sketched options from complex briefs, reducing client revision cycles by 30%; created reusable visual templates enabling non-design clients to self-serve, supporting long-term engagements.
Illustrator & Visual Designer at ForFun App — Full-time
January 1, 2015 - July 1, 2016
Themed illustration and visual identity for a leading LGBTQ+ app in China; delivered themed character illustration and animated assets across UI, campaigns, and brand materials — maintaining consistent visual personality across all touchpoints; established visual identity and illustration style guide; developed scalable illustration templates for recurring seasonal campaigns.
Illustrator at Shanghai Media Group — Freelance
January 1, 2015 - September 1, 2015
Daily editorial cover illustration for a high-volume news publication; produced daily editorial cover illustrations across 10+ visual styles under strict deadlines; demonstrated ability to interpret briefs and deliver print-ready artwork independently and on time.

Education

M.S. Design Engineering & Management at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
September 7, 2021 - February 21, 2024

Qualifications

Vega Digital Award - Gold Winner in Poster
May 13, 2026 - December 31, 2026
London International Creative Competition - Shortlist in Illustrate
May 13, 2026 - December 30, 2026
Responsive Web Design Certificate
October 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026
Data Visualization and Information Design
July 13, 2026 - July 13, 2026
Responsive Web Design Certificate
October 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026
FreeCodeCamp: Credential ID chenhuang-rwd

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Education, Professional Services, Other, Consumer Goods, Gaming, Government, Life Sciences, Software & Internet
    Medical Illustrations

    Ongoing projects for healthcare and clinical researchers from Harvard, Brown University, and many more
    Two illustrations selected as cover figures for two renowned journals
    Sample Cover Figure Publication Link: [Paper](https://www.twine.net/signin