Hi, I'm Kejia Yu, a passionate concept artist, scenic designer, and art director based in Jersey City, NJ. I have a strong background in scenic design and concept development, with hands-on experience in theater productions, television, and entertainment projects. Through both my education at Carnegie Mellon University and practical work experience, I've developed a keen eye for detail and storytelling through visual design. I enjoy collaborating closely with directors, production teams, and artists to bring creative visions to life. Whether it’s designing stage sets, creating digital illustrations, or supervising scenic painting and construction, I aim to blend artistic expression with functional design. Let's create something amazing together!

Kejia Yu

Hi, I'm Kejia Yu, a passionate concept artist, scenic designer, and art director based in Jersey City, NJ. I have a strong background in scenic design and concept development, with hands-on experience in theater productions, television, and entertainment projects. Through both my education at Carnegie Mellon University and practical work experience, I've developed a keen eye for detail and storytelling through visual design. I enjoy collaborating closely with directors, production teams, and artists to bring creative visions to life. Whether it’s designing stage sets, creating digital illustrations, or supervising scenic painting and construction, I aim to blend artistic expression with functional design. Let's create something amazing together!

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Hi, I’m Kejia Yu, a passionate concept artist, scenic designer, and art director based in Jersey City, NJ. I have a strong background in scenic design and concept development, with hands-on experience in theater productions, television, and entertainment projects. Through both my education at Carnegie Mellon University and practical work experience, I’ve developed a keen eye for detail and storytelling through visual design.

I enjoy collaborating closely with directors, production teams, and artists to bring creative visions to life. Whether it’s designing stage sets, creating digital illustrations, or supervising scenic painting and construction, I aim to blend artistic expression with functional design. Let’s create something amazing together!

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Assistant Art Director (International) at Tencent Video / Hunan TV Station
December 31, 2022 - July 16, 2025
Created concept illustrations, drawings, and physical models for set environments. Assisted with prop design and styling, set dressing, and on-location art coordination. Collaborated closely with art directors, cinematographers, and production managers to align visual tone. Conducted location scouting and coordinated with multiple departments.
Entertainment Operation Intern at Universal Beijing Resort
December 31, 2021 - July 16, 2025
Assisted with scenic elements for a televised New Year show production in partnership with Beijing TV.
Stage Engineering Intern at Shanghai Institute of Stage Technology
December 31, 2021 - July 16, 2025
Produced construction drawings for stage engineering and theatre setups.
Scenic Designer at Various Stage/Theater Productions
January 1, 2022 - Present
Designed and developed scenic concepts, models, and renderings for stage productions. Collaborated with directors and production teams to align set design with overall vision. Supervised set construction, scenic painting, managing materials, budgets, and building crews.

Education

M.F.A. at Carnegie Mellon University
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
B.E. at Beijing Forestry University
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021

Qualifications

George Kimberly Award for Set Design
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Guixin Reading Room Design Competition - 1st Place Gold Medal
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Manufacturing, Other