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    • Jin-Ya Huang

    Jin-Ya Huang

    Artist/Packaging Manager

    Fossil Group, Inc.

    Richardson, TX USA

    “Be thankful for all the things that come along, whether they be big or small.”

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    Milestones

    Milestones

    My road in life took a while to figure out.
    She grew up in Taiwan and immigrated to Tulsa, Oklahoma when she was in middle school.
    When she arrived in America, she had trouble in school because she was struggling to learn the English language.
    Her parents were facing the same struggle, but when they opened a restaurant, they found that they could use food as a language through which to express themselves.
    She realized her own expressive language was art, and although she didn’t know what she wanted to do with her life, she knew that she wanted to pursue a career in art.
    Now spends her days art directing the packaging at Fossil, but also works as a freelance multimedia artist on the side.
    She says that there’s an interesting benefit to working both jobs—she gets to be balanced in between the spheres of art and commerce, and see how the two areas interact.
    To her, success means making a difference, which is why in her spare time, she tries to contribute to social justice projects in her community.
    Says that it’s okay to spend some time feeling undecided because when you’re married to an idea too early in your life, you lose the ability to be flexible.
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    Education

    Education

    highschool
    High School
    undergrad
    Bachelor
    Humanities/Humanistic Studies
    The University of Texas at Dallas
    Career

    Career

    Artist/Packaging Manager

    I am a creative dynamo using my love for art to engage and educate communities to make a difference.

    Career Roadmap

    Roadmap
    My work combines:
    My work combines:
    Art
    Art
    Business
    Business
    Being Creative
    Being Creative

    Day to Day

    I am a packaging manager by day and an artist by night. As a packaging manager, I work with a variety of creatives on sourcing materials to make their visions come to life. As a mixed media artist, I'm very involved in the community. I occasionally teach workshops and mentor young artists.

    Skills & Qualities Beyond School

    Be humble and know when to ask for help. Always be flexible and willing to evolve along with opportunities.

    Advice for Getting Started

    Here's the first step for high school students

    Do what you love and the rest will come.

    Hurdles

    Hurdles

    The Noise I Shed

    From Myself:

    "I don't know what I want to do. "

    At first, I struggled to figure out what path I wanted to take and what I wanted my career to be. I eventually realized that art had always played a huge role in my life. I knew that I wanted art to be incorporated in some way, so I let that passion drive me towards my goals.

    Challenges I Overcame

    First-Generation Immigrant
    First-Generation Immigrant

    I grew up in Taiwan and when I came to the US I struggled in high school.