Graphic Design
Rockstar
Renee Kao is a multidisciplinary creator and visual designer focused on the entertainment and music industry.
With her knowledge of print, web, and mobile platforms, Renee succeeds in adding uniqueness and something new to the brands she works for.
Renee is dedicated to personal growth by regularly acquiring new design skills and exploring new applications to stay up to date with industry trends and practices.
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+ EDUCATION
California Polytechnic State
University San Luis Obispo
BFA in Art and Design, Concentration in Graphic Design
California Polytechnic State
University San Luis Obispo
BFA in Art and Design, Concentration in Graphic Design
+ EXPERIENCE
SMUGGLER
Graphic Designer
Aug. 2023–Current
Shabang Music Productions
Graphic Designer
Jan. 2022–Current
The Grand Distro
Graphic Designer
Nov. 2022– Aug. 2023
Red Light Management
Creative Intern
Jun. 2022– Sept. 2022
Darkroom Agency
Design Intern
May 2022–Aug. 2022
.WAV Zine
Co-Founder and
Creative Director
Jun. 2020–Jun. 2022
Wondery
Graphic Design Intern
Feb. 2021–Aug. 2021
KCPR Radio
Art Director
Nov. 2018–Jun. 2020
SMUGGLER
Graphic Designer
Aug. 2023–Current
Shabang Music Productions
Graphic Designer
Jan. 2022–Current
The Grand Distro
Graphic Designer
Nov. 2022– Aug. 2023
Red Light Management
Creative Intern
Jun. 2022– Sept. 2022
Darkroom Agency
Design Intern
May 2022–Aug. 2022
.WAV Zine
Co-Founder and
Creative Director
Jun. 2020–Jun. 2022
Wondery
Graphic Design Intern
Feb. 2021–Aug. 2021
KCPR Radio
Art Director
Nov. 2018–Jun. 2020
+ CLIENTS
Universal Music Group
Google
Rockstar
Spotify
Etsy
Creative Riff
Max Styler
John Summit
Wynn Nightlife
Wondery
Stacey Ryan
Maggie Rogers
Samara Joy
Ela Taubert
Universal Music Group
Rockstar
Spotify
Etsy
Creative Riff
Max Styler
John Summit
Wynn Nightlife
Wondery
Stacey Ryan
Maggie Rogers
Samara Joy
Ela Taubert
+ DESIGN SKILLS
Branding
Packaging Design
Treatment Design
Editorial Layout
Photo Manipulation
Typography
Animation
Motion Graphics
Branding
Packaging Design
Treatment Design
Editorial Layout
Photo Manipulation
Typography
Animation
Motion Graphics
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