Cassandra Li

Raised in Maine, Cassandra is an artist currently based in NYC. She is proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, and has expertise in illustration, painting, and animation.

Portfolio: CassandraLi.com

Skills

• Software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Microsoft Office Suite, iPad Procreate, Blender, Figma
• Creative: Illustration, Painting, 2D Animation, Motion Graphics, Typography, Photo Correction and Manipulation

Work Experience

Assistant Content Creator and Designer | Fashion Institute of Technology

Jan 2023 - Present

• Collaborated with other assistants to support the manager in scheduling and creating content for the school's social media platform. 
• Edited and retouched photos for content as necessary. 
• Created original designs including templates, text, and animated stickers following the school's brand guidelines.

Art Instructor | Kings Community Center

Jan 2023 - Present

• Provided personalized instruction to students ages 8 to 18 in drawing, painting, fashion illustration, and frame animation in classrooms of 8-12 students, through still-life, mixed-media, and collage projects. 
• Recorded students' progress with checklists and daily documentation in a report to share to parents and manager.

Freelance Illustrator

Dec 2021 - Present

• Met with clients to discuss project, and determine vision and deliverable timeline. 
• Created original designs and illustrations for print and media, including but not limited to digital illustrations, animations, and motion graphics. 
• Communicated with clients from concept development to final delivery of product while working within budget and timeline requirements.

Painting Studio Intern | Federico Solmi Studio

Feb 2023 - Apr 2023

• Assisted in producing artworks for the Ipotesi Metaverso exhibition in Rome, and upcoming solo exhibition, The Drunken Boat. 
• Supported the artist in managing calendar and emails, regularly communicating with galleries and shipping partners to ensure all artworks are transported on time. 
• Prepared packaging to fit artworks of varying sizes, which includes mixed-media on wood to plexiglass, while ensuring safe transporting.

FIT Dean Fellowship - Earth Things First (ETF) | School of Graduate Studies at FIT

Sep 2022 - May 2023

• Collaborated with other fellows to develop the concept of FIT's ETF, an initiative in collaboration with Membit to promote sustainable fashion and climate awareness through augmented reality, which allows users to traverse campus and see virtual statues dedicated to FIT's climate-aware faculty. 
• Led the artistic direction for the ETF campaign, in which the activation successfully gained traction and was featured in Women's Wear Daily in 2023. 
• Designed virtual elements for the AR experience, and created an intro animation, as well as all graphics for the app such as banners, thumbnails, and logo design.

Fashion Institute of Technology

Master of Fine Arts in Illustration, 2025