Ziyi Yang
Tel: +1 213 284 8845／Email:ziyiarch@gmail.com
691 S Irolo St #403, Los Angeles, CA90005
OBJECTIVE
My objective is to become an Experienced Lead Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the real estate industry. I have Finished five projects and managed 20+ projects in the Los Angeles area. I am skilled in site selection and pre-design strategy based on zoning research and site document analysis. I have strong management skills to coordinate the design team and push the schedule forward. I am still experienced in co-living and co-working design, always passionate about creating a dynamic spatial experience.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Design Lead – Tripalink Co-living Community 08/2016-05/2018
Los Angeles, CA
In Tripalink, I Lead the design team in a start-up developer firm, providing full-service design from zoning analysis to entitlement. Finished permitting and entitlement of five projects independently with an in-house team, and managed 20+ projects. I coordinated with design professions and engineers.
- Project design: prepare and process architectural drawing packages; work with local AHJ to get the entitlement;
- Project Management: collaborate and communicate with the design team and engineers, and ensure development projects are completed on schedule;
- Design research: Explore the design strategy of potential deals;create inspiring space for people to live and gather.
Junior Designer – Brandon Architects 06/2011-09/2016
Costa Mesa, CA
- Workedwith Senior Project Architects to design, document, and execute multiple, simultaneous, luxury, single and family dwelling projects around Newport Beach and Irvine. I collaborated with all internal and external teams.
- Preparedand processed architectural drawings by communicating with local AHJ to get the entitlement.
Architectural Intern – WeWork 03/2015-08/2015
New York City, NY
- Worked with project teams to design co-working style office layout plans, and determine interior design details to create unique working space experience;
- Supported the development, documentation, and implementation of standards across our global portfolio of projects, goals, and brand ideals
CAD Designer – USC Auxiliary Services Design Services 06/2017-01/2018
Los Angeles, CA
- Assistedthe Director of Design in various tasks, including designing, updating floor plans, and administrative tasks.
Architectural Intern – GMP Architects 09/2105-01/2016
Beijing, China
- Joined several international headquarter projects;
- Supportedthe project team in detailing plan and elevation drawings
EDUCATION
Master of Architecture 08/2016-05/2018
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, United States
Bachelor of Architecture 06/2011-09/2016
Qingdao Technological University, Qingdao, China
Exchange Semester 03/2015-08/2015
OTH Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
SKILLS
Language: Mandarin (native), English (fluent), German (A2 level).
Software: AutoCAD, Revit, ArchiCAD, Adobe Suite, Rhino, SketchUp, V-Ray, Enscape, Microsoft office.