KHOI TRAN | Digital designer
khoidt.com
khoidntran@gmail.com
206 966 3008
Education
Master of Science, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI
Major in Applied Computer Science
2023 - 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI
Major in Graphic Design
2018 - 2022
Associate of Arts, North Seattle College, Seattle, WA
Major in General Arts
2016 - 2018
Professional History
Grand Valley State University Promotions Office | Graphic Designer | Allendale, Michigan | 2023 - present
Designed and printed posters, t-shirts, buttons, banners, and more for departments and organizations within GVSU, helping each event stand out among hundreds of promotional items through unique visual elements
Designed social media and digital graphic assets for on and off-campus events
Responsible for client-facing projects from conception to print, bringing ideas to life
Managed tight deadlines for multiple projects
The Image Shoppe | UX/UI Designer | Grand Rapids, Michigan | 2022 - present
Analyze client marketing and communication needs and recommend effective digital graphic strategies to Art Director to ensure brand and campaign continuity, SEO, effective image presentation, and targeted messaging.
Create predominantly front-end experiences that are innovative, effective, and cutting-edge.
Create cutting-edge digital design for web, email, social; static and interactive display ads, applications, video, etc. Create best-in-class digital designs utilizing brand and design systems. Concept, design, and create a wide variety of social media content/assets (static, motion, video) using existing client brand design systems across various platforms.
Create and work within established client brands to prepare digital marketing pieces. Prepare client files for pre-press to proper specifications based on selected media, output, and vendor requirements.
Review own work and teammates' to ensure error-free deliverables.
Collaborate with TIS partners, employees, consultants, and vendors to ensure the highest level of creativity and integrity for TIS clients.
Sebright Products Inc. | Graphic Design Intern| Hopkins, Michigan | 2020 - 2021
Reinforced the companies’ image by creating united promotional visual languages for Sebright Products, Bright Technologies, and Balewulf
Maintained and increased awareness of Sebright Products Inc. as leading industrial waste handling equipment and wet waste equipment manufacturer’s
Created an engaging and trusted identity through sturdy design, concept, and content
Grand Valley State University Promotions Office | Lead Graphic Designer | Allendale, Michigan | 2019 - 2022
Developed the design team by providing feedback and guidance on their projects.
Managed standards, craftsmanship, and deadlines for projects.
Designed and printed promotional materials for on-campus departments and student organizations.
Designed social media and digital graphic assets for on and off-campus events.
Responsible for client-facing projects from conception to print, bringing ideas to life.
Grand Valley Lanthorn | Layout Designer | Allendale, Michigan | 2019-2022
Designed artwork and layout for the GV Lanthorn newspaper, creating an engaging visual attraction that helped increase the number of people picking up the copies on the shelves around campus
3 Cheers Productions | Graphic Designer | Atlanta | Georgia 2019-2020
Transferred the brand’s mission and vision through a series of visual and verbal language, promotions, and event packages, reinforcing unique recognition in events like the Moody Gala
Freelance Illustrator | Instagram | @kholpen | 2018-2020
Created highly intricate fine artworks with ink and pen medium
Actively increased awareness of Vietnamese cultural contents through illustrations backed with engaging stories, inspiring a number of students in the GV art department with positive feedback
Licton Springs Review Art Magazine | Web Editor, Associate Staff, Juror | North Seattle College | Seattle, WA | 2017
Helped promote the magazine and designed website for the Licton Springs Review 2017 publication digital edition
Skills
User Interface Design
Journey Mapping
Iterative Prototyping
Wireframes & Flows
Usability Testing
Competitor Analysis
Photography
Digital & Traditional Illustrating
Tools and Technologies
Adobe Creative Suite
Figma
Google Web Designer
WordPress
Microsoft Suite
Python
Java
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Awards and Achievements
International Merit Scholarship, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI, 2018 - 2022
Department of Visual and Media Arts Scholarship, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI, 2018 - 2022
31st League for Innovation, Seattle Colleges, Seattle, WA, Third place, 2017
Marcia Barton Award - Art, North Seattle College, Seattle, WA, 2017
Exhibitions
Solo exhibition
Fleeting Line, Padnos Student Gallery, Calder Art Center, Allendale, MI, 2020
Group Exhibition
Michigan Collegiate Art Exhibition, Lansing Art Gallery, Lansing, MI, 2020
Student Art Exhibition, NSC Art Gallery, Seattle, WA, 2016 - 2018