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JOHN PAK
Address: Los Angeles, CA 90007
Phone: (714) 501-1869
Portfolio: www.hirejohnpak.com
E-mail: [email protected]
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
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Experience in creative art direction, hand-on UI/UX/IxD, web responsive, mobile app design, digital graphic,
advertising, social media and online marketing campaigns
Experience in complete life cycle of UI/UX design projects and project management
Experienced in writing UI specification, Guidelines, Information Architect, Wireframe, Google Analytic
Tracking and user data analysis
Determine how best to represent a concept visually through rapid prototyping
Experience in managing 3 to 8 design staffs
Review and approve designs, artwork, photography, and graphics developed by staff members
Present, consult and advise clients to develop an artistic approach and style
Coordinate activities with other managers or departments
Develop detailed budgets and timelines
Excellent analytical skills, communication skills, problem solving, decision making and management skills
CORE KNOWLEDGE & SKILL AREAS
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Art Direction & Project Management: Conceptual Direction; Lead Agile/Scrum Process; User Interface
Design; Typography; Layouts & Compositions; Font & Color Management; Photo Shoot (Nikon D7100
Camera); Digital Branding; E-commerce; Presentations; Corporate Communications; Digital
Client Relationship Management (CRM)
Product Development: Intensive Research; Analyze & Create Concept; Product Planning; Sourcing
Strategy; Lead Agile/Scrum Process; Agile Methodology; UI Design & Prototyping; Usability Testing;
Production Process & Testing; Sustaining Support
Team Leadership: Art Direction; Staff Inspiration & Training; Project Management; Production Oversight;
Cross-Functional Communications; Budget Management
Marketing & Advertising: Promotional Conceptualization; Direct Mail; Newspaper Ads; Retail Marketing;
Direct Response (DR) Campaigns; Point-Of-Purchase (POP) Displays;
EXPERIENCE
CCCIS – Cerritos, CA (02/2017 – Present)
Sr. UI/UX Designer
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Accomplished in building fluid elegant systems for enterprise level SaaS, Analytical, Automotive and
Insurance content management software interfaces for web, tablet and mobile (iOS & Android) collaborating
with cross-functional teams.
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Analyze products and design wireframe flow to enhance user experience, intuitive, simplify.
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Produce cohesive application designs for iOS, Android, and Microsoft platforms targeting web, mobile, and
tablet screens.
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Design user friendly interface and interaction for touch-based Win10 (switch array & tactile sensor) interfaces.
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Identify complex design problems and devise simple, elegant solutions.
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Provide best HCI and UX solutions utilizing UX Pin, UserTesting.com and Optimizely.
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Develop SME product implementing user-centered design methodologies, usability principles, web-based
information architecture and design.
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Perform best UX design practices to provide most effective solutions for mobile-first and responsive design.
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Execute fast turn-around of rigorous wireframes and mockups in iterative, agile environment.
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Manage technical considerations involved in UX/UI for complex application systems.
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Development in published UX frameworks including Microsoft Modern Design and Material Design.
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Demonstrate visual design expertise creating fun, highly usable designs and layouts, and a propensity
towards simplification.
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Clearly and effectively communicate design processes, ideas, and solutions to team members and product
owner.
Environment: Adobe Photoshop (Adobe CC), Illustrator, In Design, Dreamweaver, Experience Design,
PowerPoint, Acrobat PDF, HTML, CSS3, CMS, Atlassian Jira, InVision, Sketch, Axure RP, Google Analytics,
Optimizely, UX Pin, UserTesting
INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY – Los Angeles, CA (06/2016 – 03/2017)
Interactive UI/UX Designer
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Taking initiatives and focusing on developing mobile user interface, user experience research, IxD strategies,
responsive landing pages, HTML emails, company web pages, online campaigns, interactive banner ads and
print advertising.
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Execute and develop creative concepts for leading edge marketing and web solutions on stock trade
educational products and services.
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Strategically engage consumers by creating compelling concept for branding and user experience analysis
that leads to next level and long-term revenue.
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Creating high-fidelity user interface for native mobile applications and responsive websites including optimize
creative contents, managing CMS, word press websites and implementing marketing strategies.
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Strategically translate current design status and find the best solution for improvements on all projects.
Creating effective social media marketing materials for all channels.
Environment: Adobe Photoshop (Adobe CC), Illustrator, In Design, Dreamweaver, Experience Design,
Fireworks, Flash, Final Cut Pro, Premier, PowerPoint, Acrobat PDF, HTML, CSS3, CMS, Atlassian Jira, Prezi,
Sketch, Axure 6, Google Analytics, Optimizely, SEO Analysis
NEW STAR REALTY & INVESTMENT – Los Angeles, CA (02/2015 – 06/2016)
Sr. UI/UX Designer/Art Director
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In charge of UI/UX life cycle and project management for real estate property finder responsive website and
mobile app design process, integrating the source of home data Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
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Complete reinventing corporate images, project management strategy and online branding awareness.
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Achieved in-house development strategies for high-quality prints, website design, advertising, social media
and marketing collateral to deliver effective creative solutions for all media channel.
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Collaborate with cross-functional team such as senior brokers, project coordinators, marketing manager,
product development, and tech engineers to produce graphic assets for all projects.
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Provide direction in User Interface Design and create Digital Assets that strategically accomplish online
marketing campaigns goals, User Experiences and Usability Test.
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Create high-level of online Customer Management Application Interfaces, Information Architect, Wireframe, UI
specifications and digital marketing materials as requested in a fast-paced environment.
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Resolve existing problems and finding solutions through analytical requirements; managing multiple projects
simultaneously and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
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Manage and leading 3 staffs, 1 designer, 1 programmer and 1 technical assistant.
Environment: Adobe Photoshop (Adobe CC), Illustrator, In Design, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Final Cut
Pro, Premier, PowerPoint, Balsamiq Mockups, Acrobat PDF, HTML, CSS3, Adobe Analytics, Prezi, Motion
Graphics, Infographics, SEO Analysis
RATESPECIAL INTERACTIVE LLC – Pasadena, CA (08/2012 - 02/2015)
Sr. Interactive Designer
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Strategically translate Chief Tech Officer and Tech Director's vision into Information Architecture, Visual
Design, Interface Design which delivered dynamic application.
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Collaborated with project managers to develop new Featured Specification, Technical Standard and Branding
Style Guideline to assist in the development of working Prototype.
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Accomplished infrastructure of design deliverables and specifications to share with production team.
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Articulated design recommendations to project managers and key stakeholders that meet business
requirements and incorporate feedback to finalize the design.
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Designed backend application design, interface design, content management interfaces, HTML newsletter email blasts and Video Editing all within strict deadlines.
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Present mockups, wireframes, graphical user interface, concept sketches and other design deliverables to
both internal and client teams on the design process and behind concepts.
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Lead design development and deliver creative solutions with high-level of design strategy that includes visual
content, information architecture and overall usability.
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Brought in-house the best practice of design principles, project management skills and asset filing process
and contributed enhancement of design style guide.
Environment: Adobe Photoshop (Adobe CS 5 & 6), Illustrator, In Design, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash,
Final Cut Pro, Premier, PowerPoint, Acrobat PDF, HTML, CSS3, Balsamiq Mockups, Prezi, Motion Graphics,
Infographics, Adobe Analytics, SEO Analysis, SEM, Web Browser Testing
Contractor – Los Angeles, CA (09/2009 - 07/2012)
Role: Art Director / Sr. Interactive Designer
Companies: Colliers International, Travelers Group, Interlog Corp., University of Southern California (USC), Fremont
College, Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA), NYX Cosmetics, KANEX Inc., Affirmats Yoga.
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In charge of corporate branding, interactive materials for content management at Colliers International;
Designed global corporate site with SharePoint Site Core and website for individual brokers in GLA Region.
Provided art direction and project management for new/updated features, functionality and technical
standards according to the corporate branding guidelines.
Converted complex data tables and excel spreadsheets into info-graphic elements.
Successfully implemented Site Core’s information architecture to corporate website.
Developed branding manual and educated Real Estate Brokers and Agents for their firm understanding of
brand usage.
Collaborated with VP and Marketing Director to develop creative concepts and executed online/offline
marketing campaigns, presentations, interactive design and animations.
Designed micro sites and web pages in HTML/CSS, assets for marketing campaigns including html emails,
banners, digital print and social media.
Work closely with production manager to schedule and monitor all projects; Advised on all technical visual
recommendations and/or issues; Provide detailed art direction and managed staff of 5 to 8 designers.
NTREEV USA – Irvine, CA (07/2008 - 09/2009)
Senior Web Designer
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Designed and maintained 3 different online enterprise level game sites, online appearance and updates for
new game design content.
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Renovated design aesthetic and enhanced the level of overall game site design style.
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Animated 50+ dynamic flash banners to ensure web presence.
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Strategized advertising campaign and online graphics to help collecting information of players.
BEZIERART DESIGN ASSOCIATES – Glendale, CA (09/2001 - 07/2008)
Art Director
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Managed and led design staff of 5 graphic/web designer and programmers.
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Interpreted strategic art direction and developed consistent creative design solutions that support the client's
objectives and goals for marketing initiatives.
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Worked closely with cross-functional teams, including business development teams to create effective userexperiences in various forms of digital media.
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Maintained and supervised active vendors such as freelance designers, photographers, writers, web
developers and programmers to ensure consistency.
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Proven ability to research and translate design trends into creative concepts that communicate clearly with
consumers.
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS – Los Angeles, CA (09/2000 - 08/2001)
Global Communication Specialist (IFS)
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Accomplished internal and external visual communication, proposal design, project coordination and print
production for offices in US; Managed electronic filing, project archiving and stock image library system.
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Responsible for Internal Firm Service's power-point presentation design, intranet announcements, seminars
and educational materials, newsletters, press packets, marketing collateral for Global Business Experts and
Corporate Financial Analyst
CALIFORNIA CREDIT UNION – Glendale, CA (03/1998 - 07/2000)
Senior Graphic Designer
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Reinvent the life cycle project management; developed and executed marketing design projects to support
highly visible financial marketing campaigns for headquarter and regional branches; In charge of corporate
branding, website, digital marketing campaigns, assets for html emails, flash banners, power-point
presentation and informational charts/graphics; Saving $300,000 including annual printing cost expenses by
managing design work load of 2 PR Agencies in-house.
BURKE TRIOLE STUDIOS – Culver City, CA (04/1997 - 02/1998)
Graphic/Web Designer
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Established in-house service of graphic design, web layout, type and color and creative concepts with rough
sketches for studio's marketing materials; Created storyboard for photo shoot and original art requiring stage
design, advertising poster; Conceptualized for proposals, presentations, packaging and direct mail pieces.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (1988 – 1992)
Bachelor's Degree, Industrial and Product Design
Art Center College of Design (1993 – 1994)
Attended - Master of Science, Industrial Design
UCLA Extensions (1997 – 1998)
Web Master/Development Program