Hi there! I’m Jia Yi Tai, a multidisciplinary designer and creative marketer who loves turning ideas into cohesive visuals and engaging experiences. I enjoy building brand systems—from logos and posters to social media campaigns—that feel human, consistent, and impactful. Based in the San Francisco area, I’ve collaborated with universities, nonprofits, and local businesses to elevate branding, marketing, and community engagement. I’m always exploring new tools, refining layouts, and delivering polished work on deadline.

Jia Yi Tai

Hi there! I’m Jia Yi Tai, a multidisciplinary designer and creative marketer who loves turning ideas into cohesive visuals and engaging experiences. I enjoy building brand systems—from logos and posters to social media campaigns—that feel human, consistent, and impactful. Based in the San Francisco area, I’ve collaborated with universities, nonprofits, and local businesses to elevate branding, marketing, and community engagement. I’m always exploring new tools, refining layouts, and delivering polished work on deadline.

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Hi there! I’m Jia Yi Tai, a multidisciplinary designer and creative marketer who loves turning ideas into cohesive visuals and engaging experiences. I enjoy building brand systems—from logos and posters to social media campaigns—that feel human, consistent, and impactful.

Based in the San Francisco area, I’ve collaborated with universities, nonprofits, and local businesses to elevate branding, marketing, and community engagement. I’m always exploring new tools, refining layouts, and delivering polished work on deadline.

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Work Experience

Marketing & Events Director at Kitchen @ 812
June 1, 2025 - Present
Guided the nonprofit’s marketing strategies and brand awareness; designed and maintained marketing tools (social media, website, email marketing); increased social media audience and website traffic; planned and organized events to engage the community, including food competitions, night markets, and entrepreneurial workshops.
Graphic Designer Assistant at UC Davis Global Affairs
May 2, 2023 - December 2, 2024
Created 100+ designs for print and digital use (logos, posters, digital banners, infographics, business cards) for various events and initiatives; designed comprehensive annual reports; developed professional, deadline-driven communication and organizational skills.
Social Media Manager at Challah for Hunger & MAZON
January 2, 2022 - April 2, 2024
Designed weekly graphics and managed 3+ social media accounts; dedicated volunteer hours to fight local and national food insecurity.
Administrative Assistant at Elite Property Management
February 2, 2022 - March 2, 2023
Assisted with rental leases, tenant issues, and property marketing; organized and filed physical and digital documents.
Graphic Designer at Tim’s Hawaiian BBQ
January 2, 2021 - Present
Designed menus, merchandise, business cards, signage, and logos; ensured consistency with restaurant branding; collaborated with clients to produce effective visual layouts.

Education

BA Design at University of California, Davis
September 2, 2021 - December 2, 2024
BA Communication at University of California, Davis
September 2, 2021 - December 2, 2024
Study Abroad at National University of Singapore
August 2, 2023 - December 2, 2023
High School at Lowell High School
August 2, 2017 - June 2, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Professional Services