Jianan Liu is a San Francisco based Art director, illustrator and designer
Contact her at: hellojianan@gmail.com
Contact her at: hellojianan@gmail.com
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Jianan Liu
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Contact : hellojianan@gmail.com
After 24 years in China, Jianan followed her creative vision across continents. She is a creative and experienced Art Director, Illustrator and Designer, specializing in transforming complex concepts into compelling visual narratives that captivate audiences worldwide.
Previously at HuffPost, she drove impressive results, growing page views for the established newsroom and leading visual campaigns across the organization. Jianan is also recognized for her impactful illustrations, having worked with a wide range of clients including NPR, Scientific American, Malala Fund, and Penguin Random House.
With an MFA in Illustration from Maryland Institute College of Art, Jianan currently lives in San Francisco with her husband, a funny cat, and a happy dog. She is now looking for new challenges in her next creative chapter.
Award:
World Illustration Awards, 2020 Society of Illustrators 61, American Illustration, 3x3 International Illustration Annual, Creative Quarterly
Selected Clients:
Target, Genesis Motion Design(LUX), Acura, Malala Fund, Marie Curie.org, Poetry Foundation, NPR, The Institute for Public Policy Research, Scientific American, NUVO Magazine, Chronicle Books, Macmillan, Hachette Children UK,Penguin Random House UK, LeleQu China
Represented by Spinning Yarn
www.spinningyarnreps.com
info@spinningyarnreps.com
Tel: (718) 930-9840
