Cindy Ho

408.702.0368

cin_lee31588@yahoo.com

Professional Summary

Vision-driven candidate with exemplary record of providing effective graphic illustration and artistry solutions.

Highly adaptable and experienced Illustrator with a passion for visualizing brands with innovative art and creating lasting impressions. Skilled in both digital and physical creative presence, with a strong ability to seamlessly combine business function and design sensibility within budgetary and time constraints. Self-motivated and a creative problem-solver, with five years of experience in the field. Growth-focused leader with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as a proven track record in working independently and in cross-functional teams.

Professional Experience

KiwiCo, Inc, Mountain View, CA, May 2020 - October 2023

ASSOCIATE ILLUSTRATOR, March, 2022 - October 2023

  • Pilot development of illustrations, artwork, and storytelling to facilitate the production of compelling stories and images for children interested in STEAM projects and activities.

  • Coordinate translation of copy/product images into installation instructions or diagrams.

  • Create illustrations and characters for new product and business lines, as well as update new and existing style guides.

  • Collaborate with product and graphic design and marketing teams to assess, strategize, and implement creative processes for target audiences.

  • Achieved recognition of published illustrations across subscription magazines, instructions, marketing materials, and digital mediums such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

SENIOR ILLUSTRATION COORDINATOR, March 2021 - March 2022

  • Orchestrated creation of mechanical files for production and managed proofing, formatting, naming, and finalization.

  • Liaised with editorial and graphic design teams to review and edit illustrations and administer changes.

  • Cultivated strategic relationships with product design, graphic design, and editorial teams to enhance understanding of project guidelines, ensure on-time completion in adherence with specifications, and deliver effective results.

  • Oversaw the maintenance and updating of a design asset library.

ILLUSTRATION COORDINATOR, May 2020 - March 2021

  • Led the design of print layouts, including instruction sheets and magazines, and oversaw additional orders of graphic design and component art products.

  • Oversaw all processes of character illustration, including artwork and storytelling, that connected with target audiences.

  • Partnered with project design, sourcing, and operations teams to source materials, test print products, and establish business, marketing, and branding objectives.

  • Coordinated and scheduled art direct photoshoots.

  • Produced kid-friendly technical illustrations with step-by-step instructions for software use.

  • Aligned objectives and bridged communications with editorial and product and graphic design teams regarding user testing and illustration compliance with style and editorial guidelines.

  • Received coverage of illustrations and comics from subscription magazines, as well as instructions, marketing materials, and digital mediums.

Whole Foods Market, Palo Alto, CA, September, 2017 - April, 2020

SUPERVISOR - CASH UP, July, 2018 - April, 2020

  • Supervised cash register processes and conducted daily sales and transaction reports and cashier evaluations.

  • Enforced compliance with US, UK, and Canadian regulatory rules and regulations to ensure proper health and sanitation in the workplace.

GRAPHIC ARTIST/SIGN MAKER, September, 2017 – June, 2018

  • Spearheaded design and continual updates of custom signage for weekly promotions in each department, as well as monthly changeovers catering to seasonal themes.

  • Crafted effective visual marketing solutions in adherence with the company’s brand standards.

  • Formulated printing and production of promotional flyers, as well as signs and illustrations by hand and Adobe tools.

 

Cindy Lee Illustration, Sunnyvale, CA, January, 2016 – Present

FREELANCE ARTIST

  • Tasked with the design, development, and delivery of contracted illustrations to clients.

  • Originated templates for online websites.

  • Fashioned character designs, business logos, t-shirts, flyers, and menus.

 

Project Kushho - Twitch Partner Program, San Francisco, CA, January, 2016 – August, 2016

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

  • Conceptualized and executed graphic illustrations to be used for Mainstream Display of streaming brand.

  • Generated animations for community access, as well as graphic artwork for advertising purposes.

 

Golden Painting, Sunnyvale, CA, June, 2011 – August, 2015

MANAGER/ASSISTANT

  • Administered the scheduling of appointments with potential clients.

  • Facilitated duties for the onsite contractor.

 

Trader Joe’s, Sunnyvale, CA, April, 2009 – September, 2009

STORE ARTIST

  • Produced and updated signs and pricing around the store.

  • Devised high-quality illustrations by hand in order to successfully promote products.

Education and Credentials

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Animation and Illustration, 2016

San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Additional Information

 

Languages:  English

Website: www.cindyleeillustration.com (personal site)

Technical Proficiencies: Photoshop, Flash Animation, Traditional Animation, Illustrator, InDesign, Autodesk Maya, Premiere, Flipbook, MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Interests: Cooking, Football, Basketball, Photography, Crafting, Interior Design, Literature