RENEE KAO STUDIO
Designer based in New York City, originally from Los Angeles.
Specializes in Art Direction, Merch Design, Visual Identity, Treatment Design, & Poster Design.
renee.m.kao@gmail.com






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EXPERIENCE

SMUGGLER
Designer
Aug. 2023–Current

Capitol Records
Graphic Designer
June. 2024–Current

Universal Music Group
Graphic Designer
May. 2023–Current

Shabang Music Productions
Art Director
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. 2020CLIENTS

Universal Music Group
Capitol Records
Creative Riff
Maggie Rogers
Lucy Dacus
Max Styler
John Summit
Wynn Nightlife
Wondery
Stacey Ryan
Jennifer Hudson
Samara Joy
Ela TaubertDIRECTORS

Ricky Saiz
Henry-Alex Rubin
Aoife McArdle
C Prinz
Olivia De Camps
Pantera
Miles Jay
Rosie Marks
Andre Muir
Joshua Kissi

DESIGN SKILLS

Branding
Packaging Design
Treatment Design
Editorial Layout
Photo Manipulation 
Typography
Animation
Motion GraphicsCONTACT

E: renee.m.kao@gmail.com

IG: @reneekaos

LI: Renee Kao




RENEE KAO STUDIO