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CHIH-YU CHANG

  • ABOUT
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Art Director with 9+ years of experience leading visual direction across digital, social, and e-commerce platforms, with a growing focus on applying AI-assisted creative tools to support modern visual direction and production workflows.

I specialize in art direction, digital design, and hands-on visual content production, translating concepts into high-impact brand and campaign visuals, from studio photo and video production through post-production and delivery. My background spans agency environments, in-house creative teams, and independent work, with a strong focus on building scalable content systems and collaborating within cross-functional teams.


SKILLS 

  • Art Direction & Visual Strategy

  • Brand Identity & Campaigns

  • Studio Production (Photo & Video)

  • Social & E-commerce

  • 360 Integrated Campaigns

  • Creative Project Management

  • Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Generative AI (Firefly, Midjourney, Nano Banana)

  • AI-assisted Creative Workflows

  • Adobe CC (Ps / Ai / Id / Pr / Ae / Lr)

  • Figma

  • Canva

  • Photography & Videography

  • Calligraphy / Hand Lettering


EXPERIENCE 

Art Director & Creative Producer / Ongoing OPEN ROADS COLLECTION, CA

  • Leading end-to-end creative direction, branding, and 360° content production for consumer brands across wellness, tech, and lifestyle sectors.

  • Develop brand identities, visual systems, and campaign concepts aligned with client positioning and business goals

  • Produce integrated 360° content systems, including photography, video, social media assets, ad creatives, and pitch decks

  • Direct studio shoots end to end, from concept and styling through lighting, photo/video production, editing, and delivery

  • Ensure consistent visual quality, efficient execution, and cross-platform adaptability across deliverables through close collaboration with cross-functional teams

Videographer & Creative Producer / 2017 – 2019 PURITY COSMETICS, CA 

  • Led photo and video production for product pages, digital campaigns, and social channels, managing camera operation, lighting, styling, and on-set execution

  • Translated creative briefs into visual executions by developing storyboards, shot lists, and production plans aligned with brand and campaign objectives

  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure visual consistency, efficient workflows, and timely delivery of assets

  • Edited video content and retouched photography using Adobe Creative Suite, delivering platform-ready assets for web, social, and email

  • Supported in-house studio operations by maintaining equipment, production workflows, and digital asset libraries to improve team efficiency

Freelance Art Director / 2014 – 2015 YOUNG AND HUNGRY CREATIVE, CA

  • Supported art direction and visual development for digital and mobile-first products

  • Contributed to campaign ideation, design systems, and motion-based assets across platforms

  • Worked on client projects including Local Heroes (mobile application), Clearview Technology, and SpoonRocket (food delivery service)

  • Gained hands-on experience with professional creative workflows, client presentations, feedback iterations, and cross-functional collaboration

Art Director – Integrated 360° Campaigns / 2020 – 2023 PURITY COSMETICS, CA 

  • Directed campaign creative across social, email, website, e-commerce, and blog platforms, building cohesive visual systems aligned with brand identity and business goals

  • Translated marketing briefs into creative concepts, moodboards, storyboards, and shot lists; led photo and video production from styling and on-set direction through final delivery

  • Owned day-to-day content production for product launches, seasonal campaigns, and always-on social, coordinating designers, photographers, and freelancers as needed

  • Partnered closely with cross-functional teams to align creative output with promotional priorities and optimize assets using performance insights across paid and organic channels

Creative Designer & Studio Manager / 2016 – 2017 TORANI , CA 

  • Defined visual direction for social and digital channels, establishing scalable content systems and a consistent brand language

  • Built and owned the company’s first end-to-end production workflow, executing high-volume photography and video content independently in a resource-limited in-house environment

  • Led cross-functional planning with Social Media, E-Commerce, and Retail Marketing teams, translating business priorities into clear creative roadmaps and execution plans

  • Supported early-stage brand positioning by aligning visual storytelling with marketing goals during expansion into retail and grocery channels

Freelance Designer — Packaging & Photography / 2015 4PARTS DESIGN STUDIO, CA 

  • Contributed to wine label and packaging design, supporting concept development and refinement

  • Supported studio photography for branded assets, including setup, styling, and on-set assistance

  • Assisted with basic video editing and post-production tasks for brand content

  • Collaborated within a small creative team, gaining hands-on experience with professional workflows, client feedback cycles, and production standards


EDUCATION 

ACADEMY of ART UNIVERSITY, CA

Master of Fine Arts in Advertising Art Direction / 2012 - 2015

TAMKANG UNIVERSITY, TAIWAN

Bachelor of Arts, English Literature / 2007 - 2011


AWARDS & RECOGNITION

ADDY Award for Art School of Horrors / Integrated Campaign

Issued by AD2SF – 2015

Recognized for excellence in integrated campaign design.

Shadow Me / PSA

Issued by Academy of Art University – 2015

Recognized for the Outstanding case study presentation at the AAU Spring Show.

The Marshall Store / Brand Identity Design

Issued by Academy of Art University – 2015

Awarded for the Excellence in brand identity design at the AAU Spring Show.


LANGUAGE 

English

Traditional Chinese


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