Phong Nguyen

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Hi, I'm Phong Nguyen, an illustrator and character designer currently pursuing a Bachelor of Technology in Interactive Multimedia & Design at Carleton University.

About

Hi, I’m Phong Nguyen, an illustrator and character designer currently pursuing a Bachelor of Technology in Interactive Multimedia & Design at Carleton University. I enjoy turning ideas into vivid visuals, from concept sketches to polished digital art, and I love collaborating with teams on creative projects.

My freelance work includes over 200 digital commissions with a focus on storytelling, color, and composition. I value practice, feedback, and learning new tools and techniques to deliver engaging visuals and polished artwork.

  • 5 years' experience
  • Joined March 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Work experience

Marketing & Design Intern · One Mount CompanySep 2025 – Oct 2025 · 2 mos

Contracted to design promotional social media posts, email newsletters, and prints (banners, story posts, and promotional flyers). Collaborated with a 4+ member creative team to storyboard, review cuts, and finalize deliverables. Organized digital assets and maintained production logs to accelerate review cycles. Drafted mascots and contributed to company website assets.

After-School Art Tutor · Art Teaching Center (Hai Xuan)Dec 2022 – Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Taught weekly in-person art classes for up to 30 students, covering watercolor techniques and digital media fundamentals; developed lesson plans on pencil sketching, color mixing, perspective, and digital brushwork; provided targeted feedback to help students improve their artwork; produced tutorial and speed-painting videos to reinforce lessons and encourage independent practice.

Freelance Commission Artist · Self-EmployedMay 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 7 mos

Created 200+ digital commissions at $75–$135 per piece; collaborated with clients to define project scope, sketch concepts, and iterate on feedback; delivered art prints, physical artworks, digital artworks, and merch; maintained high client satisfaction across platforms.

Education

Bachelor of Technology in Interactive Multimedia & Design · Carleton University2024 – 2028

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