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Haoyu Li

Sheffield,SouthYorkshire

Summary

Architecture graduate with practical experience in graphic design, event publicity and brand development. Skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, creating clear, engaging print and digital materials for student audiences and international customers. Strong layout and visual communication skills, with experience responding to briefs, incorporating feedback and managing multiple projects to meet deadlines.

Overview

2
2
Languages
3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Marketing Intern

Shandong Huapeng Glass Co., Ltd.
03.2024 - 09.2024

• Product photography and digital content: Arranged studio lighting and styled product scenes for photography. Retouched and enhanced product images in Photoshop and created promotional visuals for the company’s online shop.

• Website visual design: Designed page layouts and decorative graphics for company website, enhancing visual hierarchy and making product information more engaging and accessible.

• Product catalogue design: Redesigned an existing glassware catalogue, refining page layouts, colour palettes and product presentation to improve readability and create a consistent, professional brand image.

• Event publicity and print design: Created promotional posters using Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to introduce company and products. Developed clear typography and engaging layouts for display at company’s Canton Fair stand.

• Bespoke product mock-ups and client communication: Visualised customers’ customisation requests using Photoshop and Procreate. Presented mock-ups to clients to clarify design options and assist in assessing proposed appearance before production.

International E-commerce and Marketing Intern

HARA Hair
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Created and retouched wig product images in Photoshop for Amazon storefront, enhancing visual appeal and product presentation.
  • Designed Boxing Day promotional graphics and sale banners, utilising clear typography and balanced layouts to effectively communicate discounts and key product information.
  • Assisted in developing marketing strategies to increase brand awareness amongst target audience.
  • Analysed data from marketing campaigns to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Supported staff to facilitate smooth planning, communication and marketing of events and campaigns.

Architecture Intern

Weihai Urban Investment Co., Ltd.
07.2023 - 09.2023

Assisted in developing land reclamation proposal for mixed-use commercial centre and aquarium, enhancing project viability.

  • Created site illustrations, coastline-change diagrams, and architectural visuals using Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Procreate for presentations to government stakeholders and clients, improving stakeholder understanding. • Designed promotional posters and refined colour palettes, composition, and layout to effectively convey proposed development. • Used InDesign to combine visuals and explanatory text into project proposal documents, maintaining visual consistency and clear information hierarchy.
  • Assisted in the development of architectural designs, employing AutoCAD and Revit for precision in drafting plans.
  • Collaborated with senior architects to refine project concepts, translating initial ideas into actionable blueprints.
  • Designed technical plans and 3D models using Rhino.

Architecture Intern

Weihai City Architecture Design Institute
07.2022 - 10.2022

Contributed to three architectural projects: primary school library, concert hall, residential development, focusing on design and client needs.

• Rendered and enhanced architectural drawings using Photoshop, transforming monochrome technical drawings into realistic, full-colour visuals for impactful client presentations.

• Graphic design and layout: Used Adobe Illustrator and InDesign to combine architectural visuals with explanatory text, producing A0 presentation boards and project proposal documents. Refined colour palettes, typography and layouts to maintain a consistent visual style and establish a clear information hierarchy.

• Presented complex architectural proposals with clear graphics and supporting descriptions, facilitating client understanding of designs and features.

Brand Communications Intern

GenieBunny (University Media Platform)
06.2021 - 06.2022

Worked in the branding team of a student-focused media and education services company.

• Used Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and InDesign to create posters, promotional copy and digital illustrations for campus talks and careers events, applying clear typography, layout and visual hierarchy.
• Designed branded merchandise, including fans, mirrors and badges, adapting graphics across product formats while maintaining a consistent visual identity.
• Created three brand mascots for RedNote, TikTok and WeChat, tailoring designs to each platform and its student audience.

Education

Master of Science - MSc Health, Wellbeing and Sustainable Buildings

University College London
London, UK
01-2026

Bachelor of Arts - BA Hons Architecture

University of Liverpool
Liverpool, UK
01-2025

Bachelor of Arts - BA Hons Architecture

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Suzhou, China
01-2022

Skills

  • Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft office (word, excel, powerpoint), Rhino, AutoCAD, Procreate, Canva
  • Graphic design, Layout design, Architectural visualisation
  • Client presentation, Team building, Communication skills

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
Chinese (Mandarin)
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Global Marketing Intern

Shandong Huapeng Glass Co., Ltd.
03.2024 - 09.2024

International E-commerce and Marketing Intern

HARA Hair
01.2024 - 03.2024

Architecture Intern

Weihai Urban Investment Co., Ltd.
07.2023 - 09.2023

Architecture Intern

Weihai City Architecture Design Institute
07.2022 - 10.2022

Brand Communications Intern

GenieBunny (University Media Platform)
06.2021 - 06.2022

Master of Science - MSc Health, Wellbeing and Sustainable Buildings

University College London

Bachelor of Arts - BA Hons Architecture

University of Liverpool

Bachelor of Arts - BA Hons Architecture

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Haoyu Li