Christina Thai

Christina Thai

New York City

About

I’m a multidisciplinary Designer based in New York City. I have experience working in creative agencies with a background in art direction, branding, campaigns, UX/UI and web design. I have worked on various industry projects such as fashion, food & beverage, hospitality, e-commerce, real estate, lifestyle to name a few.

Work Experience

2023 — Now

Re-branding and refreshing all of NRG's energy brands. Working closely with the project managers and leadership team in coming up with new creative ways to promote all energy brands through campaigns, social media strategy, loyalty programs, and more.

2021 — Now
New York

Leading web focused projects from UX/UI to art direction and from start to finish. Creating user-centered designs for desktop and mobile, which include creating wire frames, storyboards, user flows, prototyping, and site maps. Coordinating with the Creative Director to develop visual concepts for a diverse range of projects. Working with a team of developers on design systems and web pages. Providing guidance to Junior Designers on all design initiatives.

2016 — 2021
Art Director at RDA International
New York

Led projects in branding for hospitality, lifestyle, and food & beverage clients. Collaborated with the creative team to conceptualize and design the identity of brands through visuals, websites, logos, marketing materials and collaterals. Planned and directed photo and video shoots for campaigns, with responsibilities including storyboarding, casting and styling. Worked one-on-one with the web developer and UX designer to solve user problems and executed designs on digital platforms.

2014 — 2015
Graphic Designer at Blueband Digital
Toronto

Strategized and designed all promotional materials for clients. Designed user-focused interactives including digital campaigns, social media, signage, and web design. Pitched digital design strategies to new clients; mainly UI/UX design projects for mobile.

2015 — 2015
Lead Designer at Bryan Mills Ltd.
Toronto

Designed websites and worked with the Developer to execute projects such as Toronto Dominion Centre, ScotiaBank and One Properties.

2014 — 2014
Freelance Designer at New Media Studio, House & Home Media + more
Toronto

Worked with the copy editor to create new content and design concepts. Created brand identity, style guide, logos, stationary, and web design for clients.

2012 — 2013
Graphic Designer at Totem, TC Media
Toronto

Supported the art director and editors in all stages of the magazine process, from research and design to developing photo shoot concepts and managing final production. Designed book covers, media kits, infographics, advertorials, and websites.

2012 — 2012
Production Designer at Coolfire Inc.
Toronto

Prepared artwork for commercials (client: Fairmont Hotel). Held pre-production responsibilities including budgeting, crew booking, location scouting, and organizing casting calls. Worked on video editing, color correcting and audio/music for films in the post-production studio.

2011 — 2012
Assistant Stylist at Flare Magazine
Toronto

Worked with the fashion editor to source accessories for photo shoots. Coordinated designer look books, participated in location scouting, and assisted the editor on set.

Awards

2010
People’s Choice Award Winner from Shiseido Design Contest
2007
First Semester Honour Roll Achievement

Top average in the Grade

2007
Alcoa Foundation Scholarship
2007
Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship

Education

2015 — 2015
UX Design at Brainstation
2013 — 2014
Continious Education
Toronto

OCAD University - Advanced Web Design
George Brown College - Responsive Web Design
Ryerson University - Advanced Fashion Photography

2007 — 2011
Fashion Communication, Bachelor of Design (BDes) at Ryerson University
Toronto