I am a UX/UI and graphic design professional with extensive practical expertise in digital design, user research, and brand creation for education, tourism, and app-based projects. I specialize in developing accessible, platform-specific images and interactive prototypes using tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. I am passionate about creating assets that align perfectly with brand and project objectives to support multi-channel campaigns and increase user engagement. Throughout my experiences, I've gained a proven ability to deliver visually consistent and effective designs across digital and print media. I enjoy collaborating with teams to update visual content for campaign launches and am always eager to optimize user experiences with my design skills and research insights.

Heeyoung (Hayden) Kim

I am a UX/UI and graphic design professional with extensive practical expertise in digital design, user research, and brand creation for education, tourism, and app-based projects. I specialize in developing accessible, platform-specific images and interactive prototypes using tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. I am passionate about creating assets that align perfectly with brand and project objectives to support multi-channel campaigns and increase user engagement. Throughout my experiences, I've gained a proven ability to deliver visually consistent and effective designs across digital and print media. I enjoy collaborating with teams to update visual content for campaign launches and am always eager to optimize user experiences with my design skills and research insights.

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I am a UX/UI and graphic design professional with extensive practical expertise in digital design, user research, and brand creation for education, tourism, and app-based projects. I specialize in developing accessible, platform-specific images and interactive prototypes using tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. I am passionate about creating assets that align perfectly with brand and project objectives to support multi-channel campaigns and increase user engagement.

Throughout my experiences, I’ve gained a proven ability to deliver visually consistent and effective designs across digital and print media. I enjoy collaborating with teams to update visual content for campaign launches and am always eager to optimize user experiences with my design skills and research insights.

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Language

Korean
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Design Intern at Visit California
May 1, 2025 - August 21, 2025
Created digital and print assets for the Outlook Forum 2025, including event branding, splash screens, and digital signage that aligned with sustainability initiatives and the conference's visual identity. Designed promotional graphics and collateral across multiple departments for tourism campaigns, increasing engagement with statewide initiatives and public awareness of Visit California programs. Edited and prepared design files for web and print production using Adobe Creative Suite to ensure accuracy, brand consistency, and print-readiness. Collaborated closely with marketing and communications teams to update visual content across digital channels, supporting campaign launches and timely event promotions.
Marketing Graphic Designer at American River College
June 1, 2022 - August 21, 2025
Designed and produced platform-specific marketing graphics for the Learning Resource Center’s tutoring programs, optimizing content for Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Developed visually consistent social media campaigns aligned with college branding standards, which contributed to increased awareness of academic support services. Increased student engagement and service utilization through targeted visuals that improved click-through rates and interaction metrics across digital platforms. Coordinated with student support staff to align messaging with academic schedules and service availability to ensure timely and relevant promotion of tutoring programs.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design at California State University, Sacramento
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2025
Associate of Arts (AA), Art New Media – Graphic Design at American River College
August 1, 2019 - July 1, 2022

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Industry Experience

Education, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet