JIA WANG（Art Instructor /Graphic Designer/ Illustration Artist）
JIA WANG（Art Instructor /Graphic Designer/ Illustration Artist）
I am an art educator and interdisciplinary designer with teaching experience in both China and Canada.
After graduating from NSCAD University in Interdisciplinary Design, I have continued to explore how design and art education connect. With a background in ceramics, sculpture, and applied arts, as well as earlier experience as a drawing and sketching assistant in China, I bring a practical and creative approach to teaching.
In Halifax, my work in children’s art education has deepened my understanding of how to nurture creativity and engagement in young learners. My classes combine multi-media exploration, creative thinking, and solid foundational training, encouraging children to grow in both skill and imagination. I also create visual design and promotional materials—including posters, websites, and videos—to support art programs and community projects.
English/ Mandarin/ Hokkien
Jul 2024 – Present
Art Instructor & Designer
Joyful Learning Center / Joyful Kidsland, Halifax, NS
Teach art and creative courses for children, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed-media projects.
Create promotional posters, videos, and visual content for both web and social media platforms to support program marketing and branding.
Supervise and guide children during creative sessions; skilled in classroom management and communication.
Collaborate with the team to develop engaging art curricula and improve visual branding for the center.
Nov 2023 – Jul 2024
Art Instructor
Linx Art Studio, Halifax, NS
Conducted art classes for children and teens, covering drawing, color, and creative composition.
Prepared class materials and demonstrated techniques in various art media.
Encouraged students’ individual expression and maintained an engaging classroom atmosphere.
Graphic Designer (Freelance)
Ceramic products market with design, production and sales.
Wool felt customization and sales, and customer customized needs to make design drafts and make wool felt finished products.
Customize avatars and illustrations for customers who need them.
Try and sell innovative creations with different material combinations.
Make some short videos or campaign clips according to the videos and needs are given by customers.
Graphic Designer at Quan Zhou Xu Lin Jewelry Company
Established in 1980 in Hong Kong, Xulin Jewellery Limited specializes in the design, processing and customization of high-end jewellery as well as wholesale and retail.
I am working as an intern in the Quanzhou branch of this company, managing jade and sales daily, as well as managing the WeChat public platform, photographing jade and designing posters.
Volunteering History
Graphic Designer in The YMCA.
I worked with a team to design a multi-community diversity brochure design.
Graphic Designer inTOSO-Market
TOSO is a platform created by the founders of VCareSociety, a volunteer organisation dedicated to helping international students adapt to the local community in Canada. I worked on the image design, logo design and other packaging design for TOSO.
Publicity Department in Canadian Federation of Chinese Students (CFedCS)
My main tasks in the Publicity Department of CFedCS are to create posters for tweets and articles, to collect information and to manage the public platform.
Jul 2024 – Dec 2025
Art Instructor & Designer
Joyful Learning Center / Joyful Kidsland, Halifax, NS
Teach art and creative courses for children, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed-media projects.
Create promotional posters, videos, and visual content for both web and social media platforms to support program marketing and branding.
Supervise and guide children during creative sessions; skilled in classroom management and communication.
Collaborate with the team to develop engaging art curricula and improve visual branding for the center.
Nov 2023 – Jul 2024
Art Instructor
Linx Art Studio, Halifax, NS
Conducted art classes for children and teens, covering drawing, color, and creative composition.
Prepared class materials and demonstrated techniques in various art media.
Encouraged students’ individual expression and maintained an engaging classroom atmosphere.
Graphic Designer (Freelance)
Ceramic products market with design, production and sales.
Wool felt customization and sales, and customer customized needs to make design drafts and make wool felt finished products.
Customize avatars and illustrations for customers who need them.
Try and sell innovative creations with different material combinations.
Make some short videos or campaign clips according to the videos and needs are given by customers.
Graphic Designer at Quan Zhou Xu Lin Jewelry Company
Established in 1980 in Hong Kong, Xulin Jewellery Limited specializes in the design, processing and customization of high-end jewellery as well as wholesale and retail.
I am working as an intern in the Quanzhou branch of this company, managing jade and sales daily, as well as managing the WeChat public platform, photographing jade and designing posters.
Volunteering History
Graphic Designer in The YMCA.
I worked with a team to design a multi-community diversity brochure design.
Graphic Designer inTOSO-Market
TOSO is a platform created by the founders of VCareSociety, a volunteer organisation dedicated to helping international students adapt to the local community in Canada. I worked on the image design, logo design and other packaging design for TOSO.
Publicity Department in Canadian Federation of Chinese Students (CFedCS)
My main tasks in the Publicity Department of CFedCS are to create posters for tweets and articles, to collect information and to manage the public platform.
College of Technology and Art in Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute.
B.A Degree in sculpture and Ceramics Art.
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
PBAC/B.A Degree in Interdisciplinary Design.
Contacts
Phone: +1 9022669718 Email: jiawang@nscd.ca Instagram: wonder9359