Summary: Interdisciplinary designer, pursuing creative, innovative, aesthetic, yet functional design; merging advanced technology into traditional design theory; exploring more possibilities for spatial and visual qualities, aspiring a more fantastic experience.
I am looking for a position for entry level architect/designer. I am a Master of Architecture (professional degree) graduated in June 2016 from University of California, Los
Angeles (UCLA). With solid education in UCLA and extensive professional firm working experience including:
Felderman Keatinge + Associates (Culver City, USA)
M+Rad Architecture (Culver City, USA)
AECOM (Shanghai, China)
Pudong Architecture Design & Research Institute Co. (Shanghai,China)
And several freelancing practices in America.
I can be reached at:
phone:424-355-6868
email: xixiaojob@gmail.com
Please see enclosed my resume, cover letter, and also please visit my website to see the most updated information at:
link to my portfolio
Currently I am a designer at Felderman Keatinge + Associates with the specialty of interior design. Please feel free to check out the works at:
The reason I am interested in transitioning to your office is to expand and expose myself to more diverse set of challenges, and to meet more professional architects which can be good guidance for my future profession in United States. Your firm would be a wise choice of my career and I believe this match could develop into a long-term synergistic relationship.
Also interested in architectural representation in VR and AR technology. With one year of three
courses studying on the VR and AR techniques, I have equipped the skill of dynamic and interactive architectural representation based on Oculars or Android platform for cell phone with Google Cardboards.
My future goal is to grow up to be a mature and registered architect, and will actively prepare for the Architect Registration Examination.
I am prepared to become an immediate and enthusiastic contributor to your team.
I look forward to the opportunity of meeting with you to review my portfolio and my digital interactive projects, discussing how my skills and experiences would be a strong fit for your firm.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Xixiao Zhang
Felderman Keatinge + Associates, Culver City, CA, US, Designer
Corporate with design principle with concept development of 6992 Hollywood office lobby design.
Work on construction files of Drago Peterson restaurant and did graphic design of menu.
Help to build the material and furniture library.
M-Rad Inc., Culver City, CA, US, Entry-level
Working on Hollywood Residence Rendering and HiPoint Saturn Condominiums. Basically working on the renderings with 3ds Max and make corrections on plans and sections with Revit.
AECOM, Shanghai, CN, intern
Completed the functional diagrams & renderings for Shanxi Literature Museum
Prepared project plans and data analysis for reconstruction of GOME Shanghai Railway Station
Drew technical drawings for Haier International Centre underground parking lot
Collaborated to complete the functional diagram for Qingdao Phoenix Island Resort
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, US, MArch, SUPRASTUDIO
Architectural singularity. Virtual reality. Kinetic system mock up.
Lund University, Lund, Architecture
Skyscraper competition,
Sport Center competition
