Han Gao

Han Gao

Product Design and Management Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Versatile Designer | Content Marketer | Creative Project Manager

  • Education

    • California College of the Arts

      2011 - 2015
      BFA degree Industrial Design

      Activities and Societies: First Year Honors Program, First Year Exhibition, EG7 Conference, International Student Alliance, Chinese Student Association Graduated with Distinction

    • University of Southern California

      2021 - 2025
      Master of Science - MS Integrated Design, Business and Technology
  • Experience

    • Sashapure

      Jun 2015 - Dec 2015
      Product Design and Management Intern

      Engaged in all phases of the design process, collaborating closely with product development and marketing leaders. Key responsibilities included:• Conducted market research and analysis.• Crafted Chinese and English copywriting.• Created product animation and motion graphics.• Developed color, material, and finish concepts.• Designed displays and packaging.

    • Freelance

      Jun 2016 - Nov 2018
      Design Consultant

      • Designed Yuan's visual identity, accessories, and launch screen motion animation.• Developed ZEBOT's online experience and coordinated website production.• Oversaw marketing campaigns and content production for ZEBOT's social media.• Redesigned the user experience of Armory Club's website.

    • Nooie

      Nov 2018 - Apr 2021

      Secured Amazon best-seller status for multiple products, while driving an impressive 10x growth in user base and sales in the second year.• Led UX/UI team to deliver design and product improvements.• Oversaw budgeting, contractor liaisons, and cross-functional team initiatives.• Directed marketing and design projects to successful completion. Crafted intuitive experiences and compelling narratives as a core member during Nooie’s startup phase, establishing strong brand recognition and customer loyalty within the first year. • Defined functionalities and designed user experience for the Nooie app.• Oversaw website production and product video projects.• Crafted brand story and product copywriting.

      • Design and Product Manager

        Feb 2020 - Apr 2021
      • UX Design and Project Management

        Nov 2018 - Feb 2020
    • Good Spot SJ

      May 2020 - Nov 2021
      Founding Member, Brand and Marketing

      Led branding and marketing objectives, achieving a milestone of 3000 organic followers and driving rapid revenue growth of over $1M within the first six months through effective market penetration.• Created visual identity, brand guidelines, and online experience.• Oversaw marketing strategy, content production, and social media.

    • Hogarth Worldwide

      Mar 2022 - now
      Content Producer @ Apple

      Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding marketing content for product launches and updates. Ensured timely and seamless execution from development to implementation.• Oversaw image content production for interactive deliverables (03/2022-03/2023).• Managed channel-specific deliverables for retail partners and social media sites (07/2024-Present).

    • CASVET

      Oct 2022 - now
      Managing Partner, Brand and Marketing

      Spearheaded cross-cultural design and marketing teams to establish a unique brand positioning. Elevated awareness by 351%, increased engagement by 459%, and boosted sales by 218% within a year.• Directed brand positioning, strategic objectives, business operations, and marketing initiatives.• Managed website, content production, influencer marketing, and social media.• Implemented data-driven marketing campaigns, resulting in a significant increase in ROI.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Project Management Professional (PMP)

      Google Career Certificates
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Han Gao
      Red Dot Design Award - Product - Oct 2021
    • Awarded to Han Gao
      European Product Design Award - Gold & Platinum - Sep 2019
    • Awarded to Han Gao
      SVIE Award of Excellence - Dec 2017
    • Awarded to Han Gao
      IDEA Finalist - Aug 2015
    • Awarded to Han Gao
      iF Design Award - Product - May 2015
    • Awarded to Han Gao
      A'Design Award & Competition - Social Design, Bronze - 2015
    • Awarded to Han Gao
      Creative Achievement Award California College of the Arts 2011 A four-year scholarship that is sponsored by CCA, based on outstanding creative ability and academic achievement.