CGChen CV&Resume .pdf

CG Chen

Product Designer

May 16, 2016

www.cgchen.ca

OCAD University

647 781 8816

BDes, Graphic Design

linkedin/in/sizhechen

2010-2016

Dear Jojo,

Format

HR Manager

47 Fraser Ave.
Toronto, ON
M6K 1Y7

Hi, my name is CG Chen,
and I’m interested in the ‘Product Designer’ position
at Format. I think I’d be a great asset to the team
with a diverse background in designing across
multiple mediums and platforms.
I’ve just finished my degree at OCAD University, with

I believe in innovation first
As a designer, I’m much more interested
in creating things for the first time rather than
creating “just another of...”

a major in Graphic Design. However during my time
there I’ve started my own company, dabbled into
creating products like backpacks, online
e-commerce stores and found that I have a
unsatiable thirst for creating great products and
unique experiences.

My thesis project, Welcome Home App is an
example of that. We are currently trying to
develop the first web/mobile app in the city of
Toronto that will allow homeless individuals to
find help and important information on their
phones.
During this project, I dove into UI/UX research,
especially into the most innovative web and
mobile applications and used design thinking
methods to conduct user research, facilitate
co-creation sessions, do user testing and create
interactive prototypes. I’ve also had to pitch to
various stakeholders during different stages to
back my design decisions.

I believe in empowering artists/designers
I co-founded the school’s first student
entrepreneurship club to help students sell
their products, provide mentorship and
create programs to engage and empower
students to learn from Entrepreneurs.
I’ve co-curated an innovative art show
#52cardsartshow where we only took
submissions from instagram and sold them
as prints to the public online.
I’ve always been passionate about
empowering creatives and that’s why I
believe I would be a great fit at Format.

I’d love an opportunity for an interview
so I can share more about my product
design experiences and learn about more
Format as a company. You can reach me at
my phone number or email above.

Sincerely, CG Chen

CG Chen

Product Designer

www.cgchen.ca

OCAD University

647 781 8816

BDes, Graphic Design

linkedin/in/sizhechen

2010-2016

Experience

2016

Graduated

2014

2013

2015

2014

Imagination Catalyst
at OCAD U
Community & Events
Coordinator

The Grind
Co-Founder

Luxe Box
Lead Designer

UNITY Charity
UNITY Shop Director

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2010

Enrolled at
OCAD U

Back @ School
Full-time

2012

Dropped out
of School

2012

2012

Roots Canada
Web Design Intern

I’m a Dreamer Inc.
Elmer’s Canada
Jr. Graphic Designer Founder

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2012

2012

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Skill-Sets

Programs

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Ai

Id

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Pr

Lr

Photoshop

Illustrator

Indesign

AfterEffects

Premiere

Lighroom

KeyNote

InVision

Sketch

Marvel

Arduino

123D Design

Sketch Up

Elmer’s Canada, Jr. Graphic Designer, 2012
- Created concepts for in store & online campaigns (ads, catalogues, sell-sheets, price- lists, x-stands, posters, media releases, in-store signage).
- Created concepts and final designs for new packaging meeting Canadian bilingual compliance, and shipping/distribution guidelines. Developed
product for overseas production using BOMs.
- Worked with Creative Director, Product Manager and Marketing team to ensure all items in store are prepared for in-store sales and features.
- Website/catalogue product photography, photo editing and re-touching.

UNITY Charity, UNITY Shop Director, 2013
- Created and re-branded UNITY Shop’s identity, conducted user interviews, community research and spoke to various stakeholders.
- Designed and launched UNITY’s first e-commerce shop on Shopify (www.unishop.ca)
- Strategized various marketing channels including testing new products via social media, launching pop-up shop at Tangerine, leading sales
strategy during UNITY’s annual festival
- Designed graphics on caps, beanies, crewnecks, hoodies, t-shirts, tank-tops and club jackets
- Creative directed, shot & edited all marketing material including online shop, photo-shoots, flyers, banners & e-blasts.
- Conceived merchandising strategy for online and offline sales, contests, social media, and marketing strategies
- Created cost sheets, budgets, buying plans, inventory systems, filed invoices, PO’s for suppliers.

Luxebox, Lead Designer, 2014
- Designed newsletters and online graphic ads for Luxebox, including brands like Estee Lauder, Givenchy, L'oreal, and Benefit Cosmetics
- Helped cut printing costs by 10% per quarter
- Contributed to customer service engagement strategies
- Designed packaging, product cards for Luxeboxes, including the 2015 Luxebox Limited Edition Bene-Boutique
- Design online Facebook ads, ads to Twitter and other social media platforms
Imagination Catalyst, Community & Events Coordinator, 2015
- Worked with the Executive Director, Program Manager and OCAD U’s Marketing & Communications staff and implemented a social
media strategy that aligns with IC’s strategic goals, and led growth on Twitter by 600% within 4 months
- Created a Mailchimp mailing a list and opt-in option on website, and grew mailing list from 0 to 1000 under two months, and continued
its growth at 25% month after month
- Stimulated online conversation through twitter, both daily and as part of campaigns, for specific IC events or initiatives, through smart,
strategic and timely communications with OCAD U community and participants in Toronto’s entrepreneurial ecosystem