rachel choi
Hello, my name is Rachel Choi. I am based in Michigan and have a passion for bringing good design to life.
As far back as I can remember I have always been infatuated with art. Starting with drawing on my grandmother with markers to teaching myself HTML/CSS to make LiveJournal and Myspace layouts, I still love to make and now my path has led me here.
Experience
UX/Visual Designer – Stellantis
March 2021 to currently
Product Design Office/User Experience.
Graphic Designer – Iconix Inc.
August 2014 to April 2020
Leading and collaborating on various projects to fulfill design needs for an array of clients including FCA US LLC, Norma Group, and Transportation Research Center (TRC). Duties include designing Websites, creating custom Packaging, laying out Books and other Printed Material, designing Brand Identities including Logo and all accompanying materials, minor Editorial responsibilities, and Proof reading.
Education
College for Creative Studies – Detroit, MI
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
2010 to 2014
Courses Completed: Fundamentals of Imaging, Design Concepts, Digital Fundamentals, Art History Survey, Business Practices, History of Modern Design, Concepts & Methods of Visual Cultures, History of Graphic Design, Renaissance and Modern Art History, Typography I-III, Time Based Media, Intro to Web Design, Visual Communication I-II, Intro to Interactive Media, Intermediate Visual Communication I-II, Business and Professional Practices, Interface Design, Publication Design, Experience Design, Information Design, Interactive Media I, Advanced Visual Communication I-II, Exploring the Book and Presentation Techniques/Portfolio.
Skills
Design
Adobe Creative Suite CC and below (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, Premiere, After Effects), Sketch, Principal, HTML5/CSS, WordPress
Technical
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Mac OS X, Basecamp, Slack
Personal
Project Management, Art Direction, Time Management, Fast Worker, Multitasking, Detail Oriented, Critical Thinking, Eager to Learn and Grow
Industry
Print, Branding and Identity, UI/UX, Concept Development, Packaging, Web Design, Illustration, Visual Communication
Honors
2019 GDUSA Gold Winner – Seva Metrics Brochure
2015 The D Show Nominee – Self Promotion (Print)
2010 Chris Kempa Memorial Scholarship
2010 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Gold Key Portfolio
2010 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Silver Key Piece
Organizations
National Art Honor Society of Franklin High School in Livonia
National Art Honor Society President (2009-2010)
National Art Honor Society Secretary (2007-2008)
Certifications
Livonia Technical Career Center
Certificate in Digital Imaging in Digital Arts (2009-2010)