Top Talent like Xian-Hao (Harry) are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Xian-Hao (Harry) Liao

Creative & Brand Strategist
Siloam Springs, AR, US
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Creative Design Professional with Expertise in Visual Communications and Education
A passionate creative professional with experience in design, visual communications, and education. Co-founder of a cooking platform and an adjunct professor at Boston University, I merge technical skills with creativity to lead projects from ideation to development. Expertise in graphic design, digital print, and media arts, with a strong focus on enhancing user engagement and brand identity across various industries.

Work History

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Adjunct Professor

Boston University• Instructor for Design Strategy & Software (COM CM 501): Merging creativity with technical skills to craft compelling graphic designs. Leading students in preparing for diverse roles in the field of mass communication.
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Co-Founder

CocooksFounded in 2023, Cocooks is built by passionate food lovers, chefs, and tech enthusiasts who believe cooking should be accessible to everyone. We’ve seen how busy lifestyles make it hard to learn and enjoy home cooking, so we created a platform that makes booking classes, taking DIY lessons, and building healthy habits easier than ever.
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Digital Print Specialist

The UPS Store• Managed the integration of The UPS Store printing services and worked closely with clients on print production for marketing materials. Improved print services resulted in a 10% increase in monthly revenue. • Designed custom promotional materials, including business cards, posters, and banners, ensuring precise print quality for local business owners.
M

DMI Website Archivist, Website Design Graduate Assistant

Massachusetts College of Art and DesignSep 2022 - May 2024 • 1 yr 9 mos• Managed the DMI program website and update DMI event information. • Led a rebranding project that increased user engagement and brand identity in 2023. • Improved page load times by 30% faster and a 25% rise in user interface satisfaction after the redesign.
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Graduate Assistant

Massachusetts College of Art and DesignSep 2022 - May 2024 • 1 yr 9 mosDMI Program Website Graduate Assistant DS9 Learning Mentor Studio Foundation Teaching Assistant Film/Video Ciné Culture Graduate Assistant Photo Department Teaching Assistant Industrial Design Video Creator MAAM Museum Installation Assistant MassArt Marketing Graduate Assistant
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Visual Designer

BJ's Wholesale ClubMay 2023 - Aug 2023 • 4 mos• Accomplished social motion graphics for high-quality ad campaigns, including at Washington DC's Nationals Park and Tennessee NASCAR. • Contributed to a 40% boost in engagement and supported marketing initiatives that led to a 15% increase in campaign Impressions, enhancing brand identity and campaign response rates.
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3D Artist | Remote

Future House MusicMay 2022 - Aug 2022 • 4 mos• Designed 3D scenes using Cinema 4D and After Effects, creating visually compelling content for digital platforms. • Successfully released the project on Spotify and YouTube, achieving over 40K views and garnering 5K+ subscribers.
A

Graphic Designer

ABC Design GmbHJul 2021 - May 2022 • 11 mos• Rolled out new product ideas, including social media engagements and marketing materials, which launched to over 150 local retail stores. • Facilitated cross-departmental work and served as the go-to person of the design department. • Coordinated with suppliers on material decisions and color corrections to support new product launches.
B

Ecommerce Web Designer

Bonneboutique ShopMar 2018 - Jun 2020 • 2 yrs 4 mos• Co-led the design and development of a new online store launched in July 2019. • Conducted professional photoshoots, including scene preparations for products in the online store. • Ran promotional events on social media and increased sales amount by 20%.
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Print Designer

Jye Tsae Color Printing Co LtdSep 2016 - Sep 2017 • 1 yr 1 mo• Accomplished over 100 client projects in the design and layout of pre-press and printing in a team of 5. • Assisted senior team members in demonstrating high-precision laser cutting and packaging to clients. • Conceptualized client ideas and performed photo post-processing in Photoshop and InDesign.

Education

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Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Dynamic Media Institute
M

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Training - Media Arts and Science, Brain-Computer Interface (BCI)
M

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Training - Media Arts and Science, Human 2.0 (Prosthetics+ Augmentation)
N

National Taichung University of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Design and Visual Communications, General

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Creative Design Professional with Expertise in Visual Communications and Education
A passionate creative professional with experience in design, visual communications, and education. Co-founder of a cooking platform and an adjunct professor at Boston University, I merge technical skills with creativity to lead projects from ideation to development. Expertise in graphic design, digital print, and media arts, with a strong focus on enhancing user engagement and brand identity across various industries.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Xian-Hao (Harry) are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Xian-Hao (Harry) Liao

Creative & Brand Strategist
Siloam Springs, AR, US
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

B

Adjunct Professor

Boston University• Instructor for Design Strategy & Software (COM CM 501): Merging creativity with technical skills to craft compelling graphic designs. Leading students in preparing for diverse roles in the field of mass communication.
C

Co-Founder

CocooksFounded in 2023, Cocooks is built by passionate food lovers, chefs, and tech enthusiasts who believe cooking should be accessible to everyone. We’ve seen how busy lifestyles make it hard to learn and enjoy home cooking, so we created a platform that makes booking classes, taking DIY lessons, and building healthy habits easier than ever.
T

Digital Print Specialist

The UPS Store• Managed the integration of The UPS Store printing services and worked closely with clients on print production for marketing materials. Improved print services resulted in a 10% increase in monthly revenue. • Designed custom promotional materials, including business cards, posters, and banners, ensuring precise print quality for local business owners.
M

DMI Website Archivist, Website Design Graduate Assistant

Massachusetts College of Art and DesignSep 2022 - May 2024 • 1 yr 9 mos• Managed the DMI program website and update DMI event information. • Led a rebranding project that increased user engagement and brand identity in 2023. • Improved page load times by 30% faster and a 25% rise in user interface satisfaction after the redesign.
M

Graduate Assistant

Massachusetts College of Art and DesignSep 2022 - May 2024 • 1 yr 9 mosDMI Program Website Graduate Assistant DS9 Learning Mentor Studio Foundation Teaching Assistant Film/Video Ciné Culture Graduate Assistant Photo Department Teaching Assistant Industrial Design Video Creator MAAM Museum Installation Assistant MassArt Marketing Graduate Assistant
B

Visual Designer

BJ's Wholesale ClubMay 2023 - Aug 2023 • 4 mos• Accomplished social motion graphics for high-quality ad campaigns, including at Washington DC's Nationals Park and Tennessee NASCAR. • Contributed to a 40% boost in engagement and supported marketing initiatives that led to a 15% increase in campaign Impressions, enhancing brand identity and campaign response rates.
F

3D Artist | Remote

Future House MusicMay 2022 - Aug 2022 • 4 mos• Designed 3D scenes using Cinema 4D and After Effects, creating visually compelling content for digital platforms. • Successfully released the project on Spotify and YouTube, achieving over 40K views and garnering 5K+ subscribers.
A

Graphic Designer

ABC Design GmbHJul 2021 - May 2022 • 11 mos• Rolled out new product ideas, including social media engagements and marketing materials, which launched to over 150 local retail stores. • Facilitated cross-departmental work and served as the go-to person of the design department. • Coordinated with suppliers on material decisions and color corrections to support new product launches.
B

Ecommerce Web Designer

Bonneboutique ShopMar 2018 - Jun 2020 • 2 yrs 4 mos• Co-led the design and development of a new online store launched in July 2019. • Conducted professional photoshoots, including scene preparations for products in the online store. • Ran promotional events on social media and increased sales amount by 20%.
J

Print Designer

Jye Tsae Color Printing Co LtdSep 2016 - Sep 2017 • 1 yr 1 mo• Accomplished over 100 client projects in the design and layout of pre-press and printing in a team of 5. • Assisted senior team members in demonstrating high-precision laser cutting and packaging to clients. • Conceptualized client ideas and performed photo post-processing in Photoshop and InDesign.

Education

M

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Dynamic Media Institute
M

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Training - Media Arts and Science, Brain-Computer Interface (BCI)
M

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Training - Media Arts and Science, Human 2.0 (Prosthetics+ Augmentation)
N

National Taichung University of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Design and Visual Communications, General

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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