1. esther chao
714-728-3839 | estherchaoart.weebly.com
chao.esther@yahoo.com
ABOUT
EDUCATION
SKILLS
Illustration
Concept art
Graphic design
Logo design
Branding
Infographics
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Drawing
Figure Drawing
Paint Tool SAI
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
PowerPoint
Painting
Children’s Book
Storyboarding
EXPERIENCE
I cherish knowledge and learning. I value the journey
there just as much as the success of the end product.
I believe it’s important to always put full effort into
everything you commit yourself to. Improvement is
what I strive for.
ILLUSTRATION
CONCEPT ART
GRAPHIC DESIGN
September 2009 - June 2015
Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Fine Arts
in Illustration
3.88 GPA
AWARDS
SmallDot LLC Graphic Designer
August 2015 - November 2015
Produced various website logos, graphics, business
cards, and branding designs. Created solutions to
best fit clients’ wants and needs. Worked quickly and
saved money for the company.
Ronald Glazer Scholarship
for maintaining high GPA
Talent Award
for excellent portfolio
Freelance Visual AudioBook Illustrator
2015-2016
Worked closely with a book author to take story
concepts and bring them to life. Worked quickly to
save time and meet the swift deadline of the initial
release date. Demonstrated ull ability to perform
business through solely online communication.
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PROFICIENCY
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Concept art

2. Assistant Illustrator for Children’s Book Illustrator
Suzanne Gerhart
December 2013 - May 2015
Illustrated images for website banners and
presentations. Fulfilled tight deadlines to save
company costs, worked in specific dimensions and
specifications, worked and made vital decisions
independently. Able to adapt styles according to
clients’ needs.
esther chao
714-728-3839 | estherchaoart.weebly.com
chao.esther@yahoo.com
Illustrator for Brigham Young University
Art Department
Fall 2012
Created concept designs and finalized posters and
flyers for the Theatre Arts Department. Able to
develop strong design to catch the viewer’s eye and
provide successful advertisement.
ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook,
Microsoft PowerPoint, PaintTool SAI
REFERENCE
Suzanne Gerhart - (801) 422-6323
Bishop Brad Smith - (714) 931-9930