SIMON CHAN
+358 40 623 6355 waisimonman@gmail.com
I am a creative and versatile designer with a strong background in visual design with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. With over 24 months of experience in the UK and Finland, I am looking for a role to apply my skills in visual design, digital content creation, and collaborative project management.
I am highly adaptable, with a strong ability to develop and maintain visual identities, produce high-quality digital and print materials, and deliver projects within deadlines. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop). My architectural background has equipped me with a keen visual eye, a solution-oriented mindset, and the ability to produce designs that are both functional and visually compelling.
GENERAL
waisimonman@gmail.com
Suvilahdenkatu 6 A 15, Helsinki www.linkedin.com/in/simonchanSAFA (ARK 12722)
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
MArch Architecture (2018-2020)
Merit
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA
BA (Hons) Architecture (2014-2017)
Second-Class Honours with First Class Division
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Illustrator Photoshop Indesign Sketchup AfterEffects Rhino 3D Revit
AutoCAD Enscape Twinmotion Vray
LANGUAGE SKILLS
• English (Native)
• Finnish (Intermediate - B1)
• Cantonese (Fluent)
• Mandarin (Basic)
REFERENCES
PETRI KONTUKOSKI
Managing Director at Kontukoski Architects petri.kontukoski@kontukoski.fi 040 5170 290
KASMIR JOLMA
Managing Director at Jolma Architects kasmir.jolma@tundra.archi 050 443 2710
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
ARKKITEHDIT KONTUKOSKI - ARCHITECT
(March - July 2023)
Tampere, Finland
Visualisation, Healthcare, Urban Planning & Interior Design
• Collaborated on the design of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Building, contributing to the visual aspects of architectural presentations and design reviews.
• Produced design materials, including 3D models, mood boards, and visualisations.
• Coordinated with project teams to integrate design concepts into urban planning projects.
• Utilised design software, including Revit, to generate high-quality presentation documents and technical drawings.
JOLMA ARCHITECTS - ARCHITECT (March - September 2021)
Tampere, Finland
Visualisation, Urban Design, Sustainability & Mixed-Use
• Led design work for urban streetscapes and modular systems, focusing on visual appeal and functional design for public spaces.
• Managed design coordination and development of presentation materials, such as visual renderings and technical drawings.
• Worked closely with contractors to ensure that design elements were executed according to aesthetic and technical specifications.
KUERKIEVARI KUERHOTEL - GRAPHIC DESIGNER
(November 2020 - Feburary 2021)
Ylläs, Finland
Digital and Visual Media, Print Material
• Designed the company’s brand identity, including logo, advertisement poster, business card, and newspaper advertisement package.
• As the main designer, ensured consistency across all design materials.
• Utilized Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop to produce high-quality visual content for print and digital platforms.
• Developed brand guidelines to maintain a cohesive visual identity across all marketing materials.
NICK BROWN ARCHITECTS - ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT
(September 2017 - September 2018)
Leeds, UK
Rendering, Residential & Mixed-Use Schemes
• Coordinated design and presentation materials for residential projects, including 3D renderings, layouts, and visual concepts for clients.
• Ensured the technical quality and aesthetic consistency of design during construction.
• Contributed to visual presentations, including detailed technical drawings and design renderings.