I'm Julia Kan, a multidisciplinary designer and editor blending UX design, product development, and creative direction. I thrive at the intersection of visual storytelling and practical experiences, turning complex ideas into intuitive interfaces and compelling installations. Over the years I’ve led end-to-end design and editorial initiatives across startups, galleries, and editorial projects. I enjoy building collaborative teams, shaping visual identity, and leveraging AI to streamline handoffs from design to development while staying focused on user needs and accessibility.

Julia Kan

I'm Julia Kan, a multidisciplinary designer and editor blending UX design, product development, and creative direction. I thrive at the intersection of visual storytelling and practical experiences, turning complex ideas into intuitive interfaces and compelling installations. Over the years I’ve led end-to-end design and editorial initiatives across startups, galleries, and editorial projects. I enjoy building collaborative teams, shaping visual identity, and leveraging AI to streamline handoffs from design to development while staying focused on user needs and accessibility.

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I’m Julia Kan, a multidisciplinary designer and editor blending UX design, product development, and creative direction. I thrive at the intersection of visual storytelling and practical experiences, turning complex ideas into intuitive interfaces and compelling installations.

Over the years I’ve led end-to-end design and editorial initiatives across startups, galleries, and editorial projects. I enjoy building collaborative teams, shaping visual identity, and leveraging AI to streamline handoffs from design to development while staying focused on user needs and accessibility.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Adjacent Editor-in-Chief
January 1, 2025 - Present
Sole editorial lead responsible for recruitment, management, and direction of the full team across writing, design, and production for publication covering interactive media and emerging technologies. Implemented an outreach strategy that broadened submissions and maintained an editorial roadmap with cross-functional execution.
Gallery Assistant at David Nolan Gallery
January 1, 2023 - Present
Sole designer and communications lead for all promotional materials (exhibition ads, invitations, and press previews) from brief to delivery. Managed and maintained artwork database of 2,000+ works across ArtLogic, Artsy, and artnet; served as primary liaison to museums, artist estates, and galleries for exhibitions and events.
Gallery Administrator at Sin Sin Fine Art
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Led programming logistics as sole administrator: planned and hosted exhibition openings, weekly events, and fundraisers. Directed archival project for artist Sin Sin and created a new inventory management system for merchandise and artworks.

Education

BA at New York University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
MPS in Interactive Telecommunications at New York University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education