Rachel Mak is a designer and creative thinker
currently located in Sydney, Australia.
Employment
Intermediate Designer
Cosmic Design
2021 – 2023
Supported a wide range of projects, building strong multi-disciplinary skills across digital and front-end development. Designed and implemented responsive website interfaces using Figma and front-end tools.
Project Designer
mackwaywong
2019 – 2020
Assisted and designed graphical elements such as signage and wayfinding for a variety of businesses, including restaurants, hotels, and casinos across Canada.
Designer
Watt International Inc.
2016 – April 2018
Assisted in the development of creative rollouts including printed advertisements, retail signage, digital menus, etc. for large food retailers such as Price Chopper, McDonald’s Canada, and more.
Has experience in directing photography studio shoots focused on promotional campaigns for clients.
Junior Designer
ASCAP
2015 – 2016
Aided in designs that included publishing content, magazine ads, program books, digital flyers, web graphics, and additional designs, with an inherent focus in the music industry.
Assisted in producing and delivering designed content for award shows, presentations, and merchandise while helping to rebrand a long-standing organization to a modern feel that resounds with current-day musicians and songwriters.
Education
Parsons School of Design
BFA Communication Design / 2011 – 2015 / New York City
Bachelor of Fine Arts.
Graduated with honours in May 2015
GPA: 3.84 / 4.0
Certifications
User Interface Design
BrainStation
Issued November 29th, 2018
Certificate ID: 830-855-833
Charity & Volunteer Work
Fu Hui Education Foundation: 2019 – 2024
Mackenzie Health Foundation – 2022
A Realm Redrawn Charity Fanzine: 2018
Canadian Cancer Society Golden Daffodil Charity Balls: 2007 – 2011