Shing🇬🇧

About Shing

Senior Multi-disciplinary designer at TikTok

*Important: UX/UI, product design is not relevant to my skillsets.

Hey there, I'm a senior brand designer based in London. I have worked with tech companies like Meta, Google, Zoopla and more for more than 7 years. My creative disciplines include graphic design, illustration, and motion graphics.

I'm confident that I can help you with: How to break into the graphic design industry in London, especially with branding agencies and tech companies; How to build your design/illustration portfolio; Crafting skills in design & illustration; Time management & productivity; Kick your ass to help you start a side project; Creative empowering pep talk; Tips on how to work with tech clients; Help to optimise your design workflow; Networking & marketing skills tips sharing; Tech company interview skills; Tips on choosing a paid mentor; Connect you with people who might give you extra help; Salary, paycheck talk; How to survive in London financially; How to deal with burnout and other mental health issues while working in the design industry; AI tools to boost creative workflow; Freelancer success roadmap; How to keep your cat happy; And more, just ask :)

Look forward to connecting with you💛

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What mentees say

“My session with Shing was a jam-packed, productive discussion that really addressed all my questions as a beginner entering the design field. She shared honest personal insight that helped me put things into perspective and had practical tips from which I was able to create action items.”

“Shing offered great insights on job interviews and how to tailor interview preparation for different design positions. She also provided valuable tips on job hunting and career planning. The meeting has been incredibly helpful for me as someone just starting my career!”

“Shing was amazing in helping me choose the right path and giving me tons of useful advice. Even though it was our first meeting, she was super friendly and easy to talk to. Thanks to her, I learned a lot of new things and now have a clearer direction to move forward. Her advices are really practical and helpful!”