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Personal Statement

Over ten years of experience in graphic design, including team leadership and cross-functional collaboration. Known for strong responsibility, time management, and attention to detail.

Recently completed a Master of Design at Media Design School (July 2024 – April 2025).

Currently working part-time at Logo House NZ, focusing on custom apparel design, digital printing, and embroidery production.

Actively seeking full-time opportunities in graphic design.

Fully eligible to work in New Zealand under a three-year open post-study work visa (valid until May 2028).

Key Skills

Soft Skills: Team Leadership & Collaboration / Time Management / Creativity & Problem-Solving / Attention to Detail

Design Software: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Figma.

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Employment History

Jun 2025 – Present

Logo House – Auckland, New Zealand

Designer

  - Designed custom graphics for client orders including logos, T-shirts, caps, workwear, and uniforms.

  - Operated heat transfer and embroidery machines to produce high-quality personalized apparel.

Feb 2025 – Jun 2025(4 Months)

I am Yogost Takapuna – Auckland, New Zealand

Part-time Staff

  - Provided customer service and operated POS in a fast-paced retail setting.

  - Gained local work experience and adapted to a multicultural team environment.

Jan 2016 – Dec 2023 (8 years)

Shopee Taiwan Singapore Private Limited – Taiwan Branch

Head of Shopee Game Design Team and IP Design Team | Apr 2020 - Dec 2023

  - Led the design of mascots for Taiwan and contributed to IP design guidelines.
  - Collaborated on developing three local games: Fight, Down the Stairs, and Feed the Shrimp.

  - Maintained Shopee Taiwan's design guidelines through internal education hubs.
  - Acted as the primary liaison between the Graphic Design and Community teams.
  - Coordinated projects with the Corporate Social Responsibility team.
  - Managed two teams comprising five full-time designers and one intern.​

Head of Shopee Mall Design Team | Mar 2017 - Mar 2020

  - Developed the design style for Shopee Mall.

  - Managed a team of seven full-time designers.

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Junior Designer | Jan 2016 - Feb 2017

Designed event landing pages and banners.

Jul 2013 - Jul 2015(2 years, 1 month)

PRI-ONE Commercial Production Co., Ltd., Taiwan

Web Designer

  - Created marketing websites and banners for Lineage I and Counter-Strike Online.

  - Designed logos and the official website.
  - Managed a team of three full-time designers.

Side Project

Dec 2013 - Dec 2020(7 years, 1 month)

Mobile Application – Assistant of Tower of Saviors                                                         

Role: User Interface Designer
  - Designed the user interface for both Android and iOS applications.

  - Created social media visuals, including illustrated posts for platforms like Facebook.

Education

Jul 2024 - Apr 2025

Media Design School, Auckland, New Zealand

Master of Design

  - Focus areas: Design Thinking, Methodology Design, Interdisciplinary Design, and User Experience.

Jul 2008 - Feb 2013

National Taiwan University of Arts, Taiwan

Bachelor of Design, Major in Multimedia and Animation Arts

  - Relevant courses: Animation (2D/3D/Stop-Motion), Game Design, Web Design, Logo Design, Photography, Oil Painting.

Values Star Awards - We Serve / Thank You Cards

2022

Values Star Award
Thank You Cards 11.11
Thank You Cards Women's Day

© 2025 by Tsu-Yuan Kao. Design Portfolio

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