Wynn Yau
Brand Designer & Lettering Artist
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaI'm a brand designer & lettering artist based in Toronto. With a background in fine arts and 4 years of experience, I love to help entrepreneurs and brands clarify and express who they are through empathetic design and communication.
Work Experience
Branding Agency
Lead Project Designer
• Promoted to Lead Project Designer from Graphic Designer in 5 months;
• Lead, conceptualized and designed for a range of brand projects while creating brand assets, presentations and communication materials that align with brand strategy for print, digital and social media platforms;
• Managed multiple cross-cultural B2B relationships with SME clients to understand, consult and translate business needs into creative solutions and obtain client buy-in;
• Provided art direction for brand and product photoshoots;
• Collaborated with external interior designers to align store environments with brand guidelines and design custom wall graphics;
• Conducted market research to develop brand strategies and positioning;
• Spearheaded junior designer mentorship through creative thinking exercises and design support;
• Edited written material to ensure legibility of Chinese-English translations.
Selected Clients:
7 Baker, Yang Teashop, August 8, Real Fruit Bubble Tea, TenRen’s Tea Room
• Lead, conceptualized and designed for a range of brand projects while creating brand assets, presentations and communication materials that align with brand strategy for print, digital and social media platforms;
• Managed multiple cross-cultural B2B relationships with SME clients to understand, consult and translate business needs into creative solutions and obtain client buy-in;
• Provided art direction for brand and product photoshoots;
• Collaborated with external interior designers to align store environments with brand guidelines and design custom wall graphics;
• Conducted market research to develop brand strategies and positioning;
• Spearheaded junior designer mentorship through creative thinking exercises and design support;
• Edited written material to ensure legibility of Chinese-English translations.
Selected Clients:
7 Baker, Yang Teashop, August 8, Real Fruit Bubble Tea, TenRen’s Tea Room
February 2018
- Present
Ontario, Canada
Mediaplanet Canada
Freelance Editorial Designer
Designed editorial layouts and infographics for various media campaigns featured in Canadian publications including Toronto Star, Maclean’s Magazine, Metro Toronto, National Post and The Province.
September 2017
- February 2018
Ontario, Canada
Wynnyau.com
Freelance Designer & Lettering Artist
• Helping entrepreneurs and brands clarify and express who they are through empathetic design and communication;
• Creating custom lettering and illustration pieces, and maintaining social media presence.
• Creating custom lettering and illustration pieces, and maintaining social media presence.
April 2017
- Present
Education
University Of Waterloo
Bachelor of Arts with Distinction
Honours Fine Arts (Studio Practice), Arts and Business, Coop
September 2012
- April 2017
Ontario, Canada
Languages
English (Fluent),
Cantonese (Advanced),
Awards
Summit Creative Award
Gold & Top Agency Award – Complete Branding Campaign for 7 Baker by CGICA
2019
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Lightroom,
Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Premiere Pro ,
Keynote ,
Microsoft Excel,
Microsoft Powerpoint,
Microsoft Word,
Procreate,