EVOLVING WITH
PASSION.
UPDATING BY
DESIGN.

Sunny Yixin Sun

Sunny Yixin Sun — Brand Designer & Creative Strategist

14

Yrs Experience

— About Me

Hi, I am
Sunny.

Senior Creative Specialist with 14 years of expertise building and scaling iconic brands like ASB, Fonterra, and Open Country. I excel at bridging the New Zealand and Chinese markets — combining high-end visual storytelling with data-driven design logic across Print, UI/UX, and Video. By integrating AI-powered workflows and advanced data analytics, I deliver high-conversion creative solutions that balance artistic vision with commercial efficiency. A highly adaptable professional with strong project management skills, I drive business growth through strategic visual assets and cross-functional collaboration.

Core Expertise

Branding & Visual StrategyPackaging & ProductionUI/UX DesignSocial Media & Digital MarketingProject ManagementAI-Enhanced Workflow

Work Experience

2023 – Present

Senior Brand Consultant & Independent Designer

TouchpointCC · Auckland, NZ

  • Lead end-to-end brand projects for corporate clients
  • Deliver complete branding systems, web design & exhibition planning
  • Integrate AI tools to streamline research and design workflows
2021 – 2023

Senior Graphic Designer

Touchpoint Digital · Auckland, NZ

  • Lead complex creative projects & mentor junior designers
  • Plan multi-platform campaigns (FB/IG/RED)
  • Bridge NZ brands into Chinese market with cultural adaptation
2018 – 2021

Graphic Designer

Touchpoint Digital · Auckland, NZ

  • Design comprehensive branding systems, packaging & UI/UX
  • Manage print production & technical accuracy
  • Create assets across digital & print media
2015 – 2018

Graphic Designer & Production Specialist

DPS Creative · Auckland, NZ

  • Design signage, vehicle wraps & physical branding
  • Operate large-format printing & pre-press production
2014 – 2019

Contract Designer

I2 Studio & Pin Solutions · Auckland, NZ

  • Branding systems, packaging & social media design
  • WeChat layouts, QR codes & motion graphics
2012

Junior Designer

JNC Print · Dunedin, NZ

  • Digital printing & pre-press
  • Customer service & quoting

Education

2010 - 2012

Diploma of Graphic Design

St George Institute of Learning

2013 - 2015

Bachelor of Animation and Graphic Design

Unitec Institute of Technology

2024 - 2025

NZ Certificate in Early Child Education and Care

New Zealand Skills and Education College

Certifications

2026

AI Essentials

Google · Coursera

2026

Digital Marketing

Google · Coursera

— Selected Work

Work that earned recognition,
moved markets, and built brands.

Little Umbrella project
01Little Umbrella
Awarua project

04 — Campaign · Social Media · Video

Awarua

10M+ Impressions · 15,700+ Followers

View Case Study
Fonterra project

05 — Packaging · Brand Launch · Events

Fonterra

Anmum · Kapiti · Anchor

View Case Study
Brand IdentityPackaging DesignCampaign StrategyCross-cultural MarketingVideo ProductionSocial MediaBrand IdentityPackaging DesignCampaign StrategyCross-cultural MarketingVideo ProductionSocial Media
— Recognition
The Dieline Awards2019
AGDA2019
World Brand Design2018
Best Awards2019
The Dieline Awards2019
Marketing Awards2019
Global Packaging Design2018