YEIN LEE


+1 (647) 685 4489
cleolee1004@gmail.com

A Graphic Designer, excellent at capturing and defining the subject matter into a simple yet captivating design. Experienced in branding and motion graphics. Eager to specialize in UX & UI Design. 

EDUCATION


OCAD University
Bachelor of Graphic Design (with distinction)
2019—2023

Sheridan College
Diploma, Visual & Creative Arts (with honours)
2018—2019


AWARDS


RGD Student Award
Honourable mention
2022

  • Won Hounourable mention for RGD Motion Design Award, sponsored by Vancouver Film School.
  • Link to work

Lyn Jamieson Award - OCADU
Winner
2023

  • Sponsored by the Packaging Association of Canada. 
  • Link to work

FAAD Student Award
Winner
2019

  • Won a purchase award judged by a curatorial team in Sheridan College, formed by FAAD (Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design) for the purpose of purchasing and graduating student work for their collection. 
  • Work held in the permanent collection, at Sheridan College. 

EXPERIENCE


Hierarchy Design Studio
Design Intern
2022 Mar—May

  • Worked with the team to rebrand the logo & brand identity for the company called BRN (Bioinformatics Research Network) based in Atlanta Texas. 
  • Redesigned the logo, made logo reveals, mock-ups, and User Interface for the app. 
  • Designed a website layout using Wix & Squarespace to launch BRN’s new brand identity.

OCAD University
Research Assistant
2022 Mar—April

  • Researched and cataloged how Information Design & Data Visualization courses are taught in Canadian and US design institutions in the context of graphic design and journalism.


OTHER EXPERIENCE


Light Presbyterian Church Downtown
Video Editor
2022 Feb—2023 June

  • As a team member of the public relations Dep. in LPC downtown, turned 1-2+ hours of raw footage into a 2-10 minutes video
  • Edited a video for events and announcements, and posted it on Youtube & Instagram.

OCAD University
Welcome Squad
2022 Sep—Present

  • As a student monitor, assisted the University's campus life coordinator with hosting on- and off-campus social events for new and returning students.
  • Encouraged student engagement; provided participants with support and guidance regarding University procedures, services and extracurricular activities.

Toronto's Best Souvenir
Sales Clerk
2022 May—2023 Aug | Part-Time, Seasonal

  • Provided optimal customer service and support.
  • Maintained merchandise displays for maximum product visibility.

LANGUAGES


  • Korean: Native Fluency
  • English: Professional Working Proficiency

SOFTWARE SKILLS


  • Adobe - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Adobe XD, Acrobat, Aero       
  • Microsoft - Excel, Word, Powerpoint
  • Web - Html, Css (basic)

PERSONAL SKILLS


Design skills 

  • Branding, motion graphics, logo design, editorial, identity design, UI design

Songwriting

  • Released a single album titled "Lukewarm"  
  • Link to Lukewarm
  • Accrued profit on major streaming services (Apple Music, Spotify, etc.)


Using Format