Graphic Designer
Design
Branding, typography, 2D & 3D motion graphics, 3D Modeling & Renderings, illustration, UI/UX, Photo Retouching and Web Design
Software
Macintosh and PC platform, Adobe Suit includes Ai, Ps, Ae, Id, Pr, Cinema 4D, Keyshot, OC & Arnold Renderer, Figma, Procreate, Html & Css Coding, Ableton Live.
Studio
A variety of drawing and painting techniques – charcoal, oil and acrylic, photography and ceramics.
esther.rj.jiao@gmail.com
Work
Experience
12/2022-02/2025
Acquco
Created captivating Amazon digital assets (product pages, media, ads), exceeding client expectations. Collaborated with art director for innovative branding, en- suring consistency. Proficient in graphic design systems, enhancing efficiency and brand identity. Adaptable, met deadlines, skilled in motion graphics, 3D, video, boosting visibility. Crafted e-commerce designs, driving sales, and embraced feedback while managing multiple projects effectively.
06/2022-12/2022
132 Studio
Design support for design & branding projects including identity development, design applications across motion graphics, brochures, PowerPoint presentations, letterhead, business cards, motion graphics, etc.
06/2020-05/2021
SVA Laboratory Assistant
Successfully lead, manage, and design ancient Chinese visual-oriented playing cards for the client. According to the market, playing cards applied with traditional Chinese style is rare. Me and my team inspired by ancient embroider and printing style and produced two independent design solutions.
11/2018-04/2019
TCC Square Magic
Successfully lead, manage, and design ancient Chinese visual-oriented playing cards for the client. According to the market, playing cards applied with traditional Chinese style is rare. Me and my team inspired by ancient embroider and printing style and produced two independent design solutions.
2018 Summer
Fortis Advisory
Solely responsible for the design strategy and process, built up a visual identity for the company. A renewed company branding system includes logo, color palette, typography, imagery, voice, tone, and a branding guideline was designed by me
Interviews
Digital Arts Blog
Artist Interview: Esther Rou Jiao,
Feb 17, 2025, online
Creative Boom
Overdose: Esther Rou Jiao’s animation shows why it sucks to hoover up your emotions,
Mar 6, 2024, online
MUSE
Interview with Rou Jiao from United States,
Dec 22, 2023, online
People of Print
BLENDING PAST AND PRESENT: ROU JIAO’S INNOVATIVE JOURNEY IN PLAYING CARD DESIGN, Mar 5, 2024, online
Exploring the Uncanny: The New Typeface by Esther Rou Jiao,
Feb 21, 2024, online
Critical Reflection On AI From A Designer’s Perspective,
November 30, 2023, online
INTERVIEW: ESTHER ROU JIAO,
September 2, 2023,online
10 Questions with Rou Jiao,
July 4, 2023, online
Meet Rou Jiao | Designer, gamer & swimmer,
Feb 6, 2023, online
Awards
2023
MUSE
PLATINUM WINNER “Overdose”
2023
IDA Design Awards
BRONZE WINNER “Collection Exhibition”
2022
INDIGO Design Award
Gold Winner “Overdose”
2022
GDUSA
American Graphic Design Award “Bag it”
Education
2020-2022
School of Visual Art, NY, USA
MFA Computer Art
2016-2020
Maryland Institute College of Art, MD, USA
BFA Graphic Design
2015-2016
Springfield College, MA, USA
Exchange Student
2014-2015
Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
BBA Management