Illustration & Design

Tevy Khou

I’m a multidisciplinary designer and art director with 10+ years of experience translating complex ideas into clear, strategic visual communication across digital, print, motion, and multimedia systems. I’m trusted to lead concept-to-delivery execution with stakeholders, C-suite partners, producers, and cross-functional teams.

Art Direction Visual Storytelling Animation Multimedia Production Brand Development

Executive Summary

Built for Clarity, Designed for Impact

What Defines the Work

I’m a hands-on creative leader with strong craft across design, illustration, and motion. I convert strategy into campaigns, decks, and content systems that align audience needs with business goals.

10+ years across agency, media, cultural, and in-house teams.
Built for both speed and quality in fast-turnaround production environments.
Delivers work across digital, print, social, editorial, and interactive formats.

Leadership Lens

I lead teams, mentor designers, and drive quality under deadline pressure. I’m also a strong client-facing communicator with presentation and pitch experience.

Managed creative teams of 4-5 and directly managed a junior designer.
Partnered with UX, stakeholders, vendors, and producers to ship work on time.
Contributed to DEI initiatives and internship program development.

Recent Experience

2021 - 2025

Multimedia Design Manager, TRAILS

July 2023 - November 2025 (Design Specialist reclass May 2024)

I led creation of visual content for educational resources across print and digital, including video, animation, and interactive decks. I partnered with stakeholders, UX teams, and vendors while maintaining brand consistency and delivery quality.

Owned end-to-end multimedia delivery from concept through production.
Maintained and evolved brand standards across multiple platforms.
Troubleshot and optimized multimedia outputs for consistent quality.

Art Director & Senior Designer, COLOR Creative

February 2021 - January 2023

I directed motion, live-action, stage, and digital campaign design from concept to launch. I managed creative teams, mentored junior design talent, built presentation strategy, and supported business development.

Presented work directly to clients and C-suite stakeholders.
Built creative strategies and pitched concepts to win new business.
Aligned creative briefs, team execution, and production timelines.

Career Foundation

2015 - 2021

Visual Designer, Somesuch

September 2019 - February 2021

I developed client-facing presentations and multi-channel visual systems for major brands including Nike, Apple, and Ford, balancing storytelling with fast production demands.

Created work that influenced business and campaign decisions.
Collaborated with directors and agency partners on high-visibility accounts.

Art Director, Sweety High

April 2019 - October 2019

I created interactive and marketing assets for Gen Z audiences, led cross-team concepting, and managed freelancer coordination with executive stakeholders.

Partnered with CEO on department-level creative strategies.
Led concept-to-completion delivery and contractor communications.

Graphic Producer, Pride Media Inc. / Graphic Designer & Director's Assistant, La Luz de Jesus Gallery

2015 - 2019

I produced editorial visuals, photo/video content, and design collateral while handling rights management, gallery operations, and hands-on creative production.

Managed image sourcing with rights-compliance for daily publishing cadence.
Supported editorial growth through rich media production and story pitching.

Clients & Portfolio

Selected Collaborations

My portfolio demonstrates work across enterprise tech, media, editorial, nonprofit, and culture sectors, showing my range from concept strategy to polished final delivery.

Portfolio

Apple Microsoft GitHub Amazon Steve Jobs Archive BuzzFeed OUT Magazine City of Monrovia

Capabilities

Tools + Craft

I combine visual strategy, production craft, and team leadership to deliver work that is clear, memorable, and business-aligned.

Creative DirectionArt direction, visual storytelling, storyboarding, set design, concept development.

Design & ProductionPrint design, vector illustration, multimedia systems, presentation design.

Motion & AnimationAfter Effects, Premiere Pro, frame-by-frame animation, Lottie, Rive.

SoftwareIllustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Figma, Adobe ecosystem.

Project LeadershipCross-functional collaboration, vendor management, mentoring, delivery management.

EducationArtCenter College of Design (BFA), Long Beach City College (AA), Polytechnic High School.

Contact

Let’s Build Something Memorable

I’m available for design leadership, multimedia storytelling, and high-impact visual systems.

tevykhou@gmail.com

Portfolio