Shannon Chong is a Senior Designer at
AAJdesign, who thrives on producing meaningful visual narratives and
cultivating genuine brand identities. With over 7 years of design
experience, Shannon's had the privilege of collaborating closely with a
wide array of organizations, from industry giants to innovative emerging
businesses and influential nonprofit organizations. Her adaptability
and expertise shine through in her ability to excel in these different
settings.
Driven by a profound appreciation for design's
transformative power and its potential to foster equity and empathy,
Shannon is deeply committed to creating a positive impact on the world.
She firmly believes that design possesses the potential to shape a
better future and is unwavering in her commitment to being a catalyst
for positive change through her craft.
EXPERTISE
Design Methods
Art Direction
Branding & Identity
Graphic Design
Typography
Strategy
Web Design
Project management
Software
Proficient in:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe After Effects
HTML
CSS
Familiar with:
Figma
Sketch
PowerPoint
Word
JavaScript
EXPERIENCE
Senior Designer @ AAJdesign
Jan 2020 – Present
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Led a small team, steering project execution and crafting impactful visuals aligned with diverse client needs and brand objectives.
Designer @ AAJdesign
Jun 2016 – Jan 2020
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Contributed to crafting engaging designs and supported the team in achieving impactful outcomes.
Marketing and Advertising Intern @ Inductotherm Corp.
Feb 2012 – Jun 2016
Rancocas, New Jersey, United States
Contributed to the revamping of publication standards and assisted in designing building signage, trade show graphics, and internal campaign initiatives.
AWARDS
GDUSA American Web Design Award
May 2019
Issued by GDUSA
2019 AIGA Philadelphia Design Award
Jan 2019
Issued by AIGA Philadelphia Chapter
Graphis Branding 7 — Honorable Mention
Jan 2018
Issued by Graphis
2016 AIGA Philadelphia Design Award
Apr 2017
Issued by AIGA Philadelphia Chapter
Armin Hofmann Award for Excellence in Graphic Design
May 2016
Issued by University of the Arts — Graphic Design Department
Capstone Citation Award Recipient
May 2016
Issued by University of the Arts — Graphic Design Department
Promising Artist Award
Jun 2012
Issued by University of the Arts — Graphic Design Department
EDUCATION
The University of the Arts
Sept 2012 – May 2016
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Burlington County Institute of Technology
Sept 2009 – Jun 2012
Advertising, Art and Computer Graphics Certificate
Westampton, New Jersey, United States
Accumulated around 2,000 hours within the Advertising, Art, and Computer Graphics career major throughout a four-year period, culminating in the attainment of an Advertising, Art, and Computer Graphics Certificate upon graduation.