Danny Ren
About Danny Ren
Danny Ren is a Visual Designer at CIBC in Toronto, Canada, with experience in web design and development roles at various companies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Fine and Studio Arts from Alberta College of Art and Design and a Post Graduate Certificate in Web Design from Sheridan College.
Professional Experience at CIBC
Danny Ren has been working as a Visual Designer at CIBC since 2018 in the Toronto, Canada area. In this role, he collaborates with UX designers, developers, and product owners in an agile environment. His responsibilities include creating icons and illustrations using Sketch and Illustrator, ensuring visual components meet accessibility standards, and presenting deliverables while articulating design choices to stakeholders. He also provides visual specifications to developers.
Previous Roles in Visual and Web Design
Danny Ren's career includes extensive experience in visual and web design. He worked as a Junior Creative Developer at Addictive Mobility in 2018 for 10 months. Prior to that, he was a Web Builder at Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes – Canada from 2016 to 2017 for 8 months. In 2016, he held the position of Web Designer / Front End Developer at Caravan Media Corporation. Additionally, he worked as a Web / Graphic Designer for B2 Group ltd. in Calgary for 1 month in 2016, and as a Web Designer / Front End Developer at World Class Karate from 2015 to 2016.
Educational Background
Danny Ren holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Web Design from Sheridan College, completed in 2016 after a 1-year program. He also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine and Studio Arts from the Alberta College of Art and Design, where he studied from 2010 to 2015, covering a comprehensive 5-year curriculum.
Specialized Skills in Design Tools
Danny Ren is adept in using specialized design tools such as Sketch and Illustrator. In his current role, he applies these skills to create icons and illustrations that meet accessibility standards. His proficiency in these tools allows him to effectively contribute to the design and development processes, collaborating seamlessly with UX designers and developers.
Collaboration and Presentation Skills
Throughout his career, Danny Ren has demonstrated strong collaboration and presentation skills. He works in agile environments, liaising with various team members including product owners. He is responsible for presenting deliverables and articulating design choices to stakeholders, ensuring that visual specifications are accurately communicated to developers for implementation.