Ariel Ling-An Huang

Ariel is a LA-based production designer, art director and scenic designer working across film, television, commercials, music videos, and theater. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of spatial design, she specializes in crafting immersive, visually compelling environments that bridge reality and surrealism.

Ariel has collaborated with global brands and artists, including Coca-Cola, ROG ASUS, Legacy Taipei, and more, bringing their visions to life through meticulously designed spaces that enhance narrative depth and audience engagement. Her work seamlessly blends aesthetic innovation with practical functionality, making her a sought-after designer in the entertainment and advertising industries.

She holds an MFA in Theater Design with a specialization in Scenic Design from the California Institute of the Arts and a BA in Product Design from Shih Chien University. Her background in both theater and product design informs her multidimensional approach, allowing her to craft evocative worlds that resonate with audiences on screen and stage alike.

ariellinganhuang@gmail.com

Professional Experiences

Production Designer

Film
The Expiration Date (University of California) by Joshua Ebrahimi
Crwon Me (University of California) by Amirah Adams
Little Fierce Loong (University of California) by Anlan Tao
Down the Drain (University of California) by Tristan St.Germain
Focal Point (Enlas Production) by Raphael Buisson
The Last Sonata (University of California) by Thomas Wang
Scratch and Sniff (University of California) by Ben Griimes

Commercial
Coca-cola CCRF Program - Coca-cola
ROG Flow Z13 x DJ Question Mark - ROG ASUS
Whisper x Sandy Wu - Always
2022 FoodPanda Calendar - Food Panda
Synckit Health Check Kit - SyVision Technology
Whisper x DannyBeech - Always

Music Video
Dear, Rosie! - K!dding Boi

Youtube Show
DaCity - Lagacy Taipei

Scenic Designer

Danton’s Death (California Institue of the Arts Theater School)
Ghosts in You (California Institue of the Arts Dance School)

Assistant

Skills

Software
Unreal Engine, ZBrush, VectorWorks, Cinema4D, Rhino, Alias, Fusion 360, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign/Lightroom/Premiere/After Effects), Digital renderings for immersive environments, Google Workspace (Calendar/Docs/Spreadsheets/Presentation), Notion

Analog Mediums
Scale model making, Laser Cutting, Hand drafting, Carpentry

Languages
English, Mandarin (Fluent in Both)/ Taiwanese, Japanese (Familiar in Both)

Honor and Achivements

MOE Taiwan Scholarship Program - Awarded scholarship from Taiwan Government
Merit Scholarship - Awarded scholarship from California Institute of the Arts
Dean's Retention Grant - Awarded scholarship from California Institute of the Arts

Education

MFA Theater Design specialized in Scenic Design
California Institue of the Arts, United States

MA Product Design
Shih Chien University, Taiwan

ARIEL LING-AN HUANG

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