Hi, I’m Kai. Yes, it rhymes.
I am a recent BFA graduate in Graphic Design with a minor in Marketing, ready to bring a fresh, innovative perspective to the world of design and marketing. My academic journey has equipped me with a strong foundation in both creative design and strategic marketing, enabling me to view every project through a dual lens of artistic expression and market potential. My name means “Ocean Water”. This meaning has inspired me to always be looking for that next blue ocean, something new, exciting, and unique— whether it be in life, design, or marketing.
My passion lies in the art of visual storytelling, where I blend my expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, G Suite and Microsoft Office with my knowledge of market research and social media trends to create captivating narratives. I thrive in environments that challenge my creativity and analytical skills, and I am always eager to explore new technologies and methodologies in design and marketing.
I'm ready to create unique stories and be a part of your team!
Check out my resume below.
EDUCATION
California State University, Long Beach BFA in Graphic Design
Minor in Marketing August 2019 – December 2023
EXPERIENCE
Graphic Designer
Commune Communication — Remote / Long Beach, CA May 2024 – Present
● Designed and updated digital and print collateral across branding, marketing, and internal communications for clients including Long Beach Community College, city departments, and franchise businesses.
● Supported in-store and public-facing materials such as posters, brochures, flyers, signage, and reports aligned with brand guidelines.
● Created high-volume assets like social graphics, proposal decks, email visuals, and branded templates using Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
● Organized and maintained creative assets, visual libraries, and file management systems to ensure production efficiency.
● Participated in weekly team check-ins, internal presentations, and client meetings to align designs with project goals and timelines.
Graphic Design Intern
Almanac Beer — Alameda, CA August 2023 – December 2023
● Created print-ready materials for merchandise, promotional displays, and in-store branding that reflected evolving brand goals.
● Developed visuals to support internal launches, including infographics and campaign rollouts.
● Collaborated with marketing leadership to maintain consistency across consumer-facing materials.
Custom Frame Specialist
Michael’s — Alameda, CA February 2020 – January 2021
● Delivered personalized customer service for custom frame sales, balancing creative consultation with production logistics.
● Maintained and organized inventory, pricing, and vendor communications.
● Reinforced brand trust through consistent quality and detailed craftsmanship.
Marketing & Design Consultant (Freelance)
Various Clients — SF Bay Area, CA January 2017 – January 2021
● Led branding and logo development projects, including full rebrands for local businesses and nonprofits.
● Designed both print and digital materials including T-shirts, flyers, and album artwork for independent brands.
● Helped manage communications and branding for a published book project in collaboration with authors and editors.
Graphic Design Intern
Gradient Group — Remote May 2020 – August 2020
● Produced social media graphics and short-form video content.
● Supported internal visual consistency through mood boards and brand collateral development.
● Incorporated feedback from creative leads and company executives into final deliverables.
SKILLS
Design Software: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, After Effects), Figma, Canva, Blender
Marketing & Branding: Brand Guidelines, Visual Identity, Layout & Typography, Menu Design, Merchandising Collateral, Social Media Graphics, Email Marketing, Internal Communications, Print Production
Other Tools & Soft Skills: Salesforce, Qualtrics, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, File Organization, Versioning, Time Management, Team Collaboration, Client Presentation, Communication