Mengyao Li
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EDUCATION
MA Commercial Photography
UAL London College of Communication - Sep 2021 - June 2024. London, UKBA Photography
Xianda College Of Economics & Humanities Shang Hai International Studies University (UCA) - Sep 2019 - Jun 2021. Shanghai, CHINA
Fashion Marketing & Management
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Photographer's Gallery / Dec 2022 - Jan 2023. London, UK
Collaborated with a team of professionals, helped conceptualize and develop themes, narratives, and overall visions for exhibitions.
Oversaw design, production, and printing of promotional brochures aligned with the exhibition's marketing.
Conducted research on cultural background and target audience for exhibition planning.
Established and managed social media channels, publishing content to promote.
UCA Fashion Week 2021 / Jun 2021 - Jun 2021. Shanghai, CHINA
Creative Producer
Provide creative direction and feedback to evolve and refine ideas into executable production concepts.
Provide hands-on creative direction to crew, stylists, talent to achieve desired artistic results.
Assisted with event logistics and on-site arrangements, ensuring smooth operations and successful execution of events.
Actively participated in on-site shooting, coordinating with the team and contributing to the creative process for optimal results.
Fashion Zoo Magazine - Mar 2021 - Apr 2021. Shanghai, CHINA
Creative Production Assistant
Helped managed all aspects of production and promotion for a range of multimedia projects.
Cultivated the network of potential creative partners like wardrobe stylists, sound artists, KOL etc.
Collaborate with editors, writers, and art directors to conceptualize and plan creative photoshoots to accompany stories.
YohKaen (Independent Fashion Brand) - Sep 2020 - Oct 2020. Shanghai, CHINA
Photography Assistant
Assisted photographer with lighting setup, equipment management, and photo retouching for studio shoots.
Managed digital file organization, set design, and talent coordination for on-location shoots.
Provided creative input on shot composition, brainstormed concepts, and scouted locations.
EXHIBITIONS
2021 Spring ACG International Portfolio Exhibition - April 2021. Shanghai, CHINA
Collective Exhibit
2024 London College of Communication BA Photography Degree Show - April 2024. Well Gallery, London
Collective Exhibit
2025 “State of Flux” - February 2025. Atrium Gallery, London
Collective Exhibit
2025 “Accidental Encounters” - March 2025. Copeland Gallery, London
Collective Exhibit