Kaylynn Zhang is a Digital Narrative and Interactive Design student at the University of Pittsburgh with a strong focus on 3D environment art and narrative-driven horror/game experiences. She combines real-time engine workflows with environmental storytelling to create immersive, mood-driven scenes and interactive mechanics. She has led multiple short-jam and ongoing game projects as a game designer and visual artist—directing art direction, building gameplay concepts, and producing in-engine assets. With a high GPA and consistent Dean’s List recognition, Kaylynn brings disciplined craft, clear visual references, and collaborative leadership to every team she joins.

Kaylynn Zhang

Kaylynn Zhang is a Digital Narrative and Interactive Design student at the University of Pittsburgh with a strong focus on 3D environment art and narrative-driven horror/game experiences. She combines real-time engine workflows with environmental storytelling to create immersive, mood-driven scenes and interactive mechanics. She has led multiple short-jam and ongoing game projects as a game designer and visual artist—directing art direction, building gameplay concepts, and producing in-engine assets. With a high GPA and consistent Dean’s List recognition, Kaylynn brings disciplined craft, clear visual references, and collaborative leadership to every team she joins.

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Kaylynn Zhang is a Digital Narrative and Interactive Design student at the University of Pittsburgh with a strong focus on 3D environment art and narrative-driven horror/game experiences. She combines real-time engine workflows with environmental storytelling to create immersive, mood-driven scenes and interactive mechanics.

She has led multiple short-jam and ongoing game projects as a game designer and visual artist—directing art direction, building gameplay concepts, and producing in-engine assets. With a high GPA and consistent Dean’s List recognition, Kaylynn brings disciplined craft, clear visual references, and collaborative leadership to every team she joins.

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Work Experience

Silver Eye Scholar at Silver Eye Center for Photography
September 1, 2025 - Present
Selected for a competitive visual arts mentorship focused on spatial storytelling and exhibition production. Assisted with exhibition planning, print production, and gallery installation at a professional photography center.
Graphic Designer & Illustrator at D.I.S.C.O. at Pitt
January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Contributed to D.I.S.C.O. (Design an Inclusive Spaceship Collaborative Operation), an educational design workshop and toolkit teaching inclusive and accessible design through speculative storytelling. Designed character illustrations, logos, and other visual assets while collaborating with a team to maintain a cohesive visual identity for the workshop.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Digital Narrative and Interactive Design (Minor in Studio Arts) at University of Pittsburgh
September 1, 2023 - August 15, 2026

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Industry Experience

Education, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization