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.

Phong Nguyen

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.

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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. 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.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

After-School Art Tutor at Art Teaching Center (Hai Xuan)
December 1, 2022 - October 26, 2025
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 at Self-Employed
May 1, 2021 - Present
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.
Marketing & Design Intern at One Mount Company
September 1, 2025 - October 26, 2025
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.

Education

Bachelor of Technology in Interactive Multimedia & Design at Carleton University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2028

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other