Tracy Chou

Designer/Illustrator

San Francisco, CA, USA
I'm a designer with a love of solving problems efficiently and beautifully through a process of research, ideation, and pixel-pushing until things are juuuust right. My work to date has ranged across a variety of styles and media, from websites to icon systems to company-wide templates. Whether I'm designing alone, collaborating, or leading others, I'm confident in facing new design challenges and constantly eager to sink my teeth into more.

Work Experience

Twitch

Designer II

Working on Twitch's internal creative services team to support streamers and new viewers alike. I collaborate frequently with other creatives and across teams to deliver solutions that remain on-brand, but also push towards an evolution in the brand as Twitch moves beyond gaming. My responsibilities range from UX/UI, illustration and iconography, brand initiatives, event work, and social media marketing.
May 2016 - Present California, United States

Twitter

Creative Specialist

Worked as a core creative on the Business Marketing team. Provided art direction and brand policing when collaborating with outside design agencies. Was the go-to person for developing the look and feel for Twitter’s presence at events (such as Cannes Lions, SXSW, CES) and redesigning internal solutions such as updating illustration language and presentation templates and the internal creative database. Had the opportunity to mentor new designers and freelancers throughout my time there as well.
February 2015 - April 2016 California, United States

Duarte Design

Designer

Collaborated with a large variety of well-known clients to enhance their brand through the unique field of presentations. Projects ranged from on-site events like WWDC, iPad interactive presentations, infographics, and more. Had the opportunity to consult with high stakes clients to find successful ways to tell their story with typically very short deadlines.
January 2013 - January 2015 California, United States

Education

Carnegie Mellon University

Design and Visual Communications BA

Minor in Business
2007 - 2011 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Central Saint Martins College Of Art And Design

Graphic Design BA (study abroad)

2009 - 2010 London, United Kingdom

Languages

English (Native),
Mandarin (Fluent),

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Art Direction, Brand Design, Branding, Concepting, Creative Direction, Design, Graphic Design, Iconography, Illustration, Photography, UI, Visual Design, Wireframing,