
EXPERIENCE
FCB CHICAGO: DESIGNER
2024 AUG–2025 JUN
FCB CHICAGO: INTERN
2024 AUG–2024 AUG
GENSLER CHICAGO: INTERN
2023 JUN–2023 AUG
OGILVY CHICAGO: INTERN
2022 JUN–2022 AUG
SAIC AIGA STUDENT VOLUNTEER
2022 AUG–2024 JUN

RECOGNITION
2024 INTERNATION DESIGN AWARD (IDA)
2 GOLD 1 SILVER
2024 YOUNG ONES ADC STUDENT
MERIT
2024 COMMUNICATION ARTS DESIGN
SHORTLIST
SAIC JUSTYNA PALKA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
FINALIST

EDUCATION
MARYLAND INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF ART
MFA GRAPHIC DESIGN CANDIDATE '27
SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
BFA IN STUDIO ARTS/ VISCOM, MAY 2024


Hi! This is Avril Yen
Previously a designer @The Design Group in FCB Chicago. Currently pursuing MFAGD at MICA, with a BFA from SAIC. When I'm not designing, you'll likely find me deep into some horror or crime-solving games. Recently embarked on a Blender learning journey. Glad you're here!