# Kyle Wai Lin > Creative Director at Thermal | Formerly at Apple, Tempo, Twitter Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/kylewailin https://www.kylewailin.com I'm a creative director and design leader based in Oahu and San Francisco who enjoys the challenge of working with early-stage companies. I started my career in advertising as an art director, designing digital experiences for renowned companies such as Apple, Twitter, R/GA, and AKQA for clients like Nike, eBay, and Gap. Passionate about creating useful products, I transitioned into product and product marketing roles in the tech industry. I helped build platforms for early stage startups (at the time) like 99Designs (Series B) and Haven (Series A). Eventually, I left the corporate world to start Immigrant Creative, an independent creative agency that values underserved voices. At Immigrant Creative, I collaborated with minority founders, underrepresented talent, and worked on mission-led projects. One notable project is The Lesser Known Quarterly, a free publication that celebrates diverse business owners, intellectuals, and change agents. Most recently, I worked as the creative director at a YC-backed fitness tech company called Tempo and led brand and creative at another YC-backed 3D printing company called AON3D. If you're looking for a resourceful creative leader, who thrives in ambiguity, and can lead/build teams, let's talk. ## Work Experience ### Creative Director @ Thermal Jan 2023 – Present ### Director of Brand & Creative @ AON3D Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco Bay Area 3D print high performance parts in the world’s most advanced thermoplastics and composites, including PEEK & ULTEM™, for aerospace, R&D, automotive, and industrial applications. ### Editor in Chief @ The Lesser Known Quarterly Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco, CA, United States ### Creative Director @ Tempo Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco With its onboard 3D sensors and A.I., Tempo is the first and only home fitness studio that tracks your motion, recommends weights, counts your reps, and corrects your form in live strength training classes led by expert trainers. ### Teacher @ General Assembly San Francisco Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | San Fra Teaching visual design and other gems to those kind enough to listen. ### Creative Director & Partner @ Immigrant Creative Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco, California Clients include Everlane, Mars Global, Belcampo, Taft, Delta Dental, Galanter & Jones, & Nine Suns Winery. ### Teacher @ Miami Ad School-San Francisco Jan 2010 – Jan 2018 Classes I've taught: Social Media, Pop Culture Engineering (Influencer Marketing), Product Concept & Design, Mobile Concept, The Pitch (brand strategy), Content Creation ### Creative Director @ Propane Studio Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco Bay Area ### Associate Creative Director @ Sew Creative LLC Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 | San Francisco, California ### Senior Product Designer @ Haven, Inc. Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | San Francisco Bay Area ### Creative Specialist @ Twitter Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | San Francisco, California ### Creative Lead @ 99designs Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | San Francisco Bay Area Lead a responsive site redesign. Launched a new product called swiftly. Managed a team of two designers. Created brand and creative strategies. Lead video content creation initiatives. ### Freelance Interactive Art Director @ Apple Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 | Cupertino, CA ### Visual Designer @ AKQA Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | San Francisco Bay Area ### Visual Designer @ R/GA Jan 2009 – Jan 2011 Worked on brands such as Walmart, Nike, HP, Ameriprise, Converse, Taco Bell and Unilever. ### Associate Broadcast Producer / Art Buyer @ Y&R Brands Jan 2005 – Jan 2007 ## Education ### Master of Science (MS) in Advertising - Art Direction Virginia Commonwealth University ### Bachelor's degree in Political Science Major & Women's Studies Minor UC Irvine ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kylelin - Website: https://www.kylewailin.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/kylewailin JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/kylewailin/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-05