# Link Huang > Design Director | Senior Design Manager | Content Strategy + Storytelling | Product Design, UX & AI | Motion Graphics | Ex-Samsung Location: San Jose, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/linkhuang I'm a hands-on design leader who bridges AI product development, content strategy, and visual storytelling—leading small teams to build compelling user experiences AND the narratives that bring them to market. At Samsung's NEON, I led the creative team of 12 within a cross-functional lab that included research, engineering, business strategy, and product teams. We created AI digital humans deployed in retail and finance (27% sales increase). I designed end-to-end product experiences across kiosks, web, and mobile while simultaneously creating the content pipeline—from UX copy and ML training scripts to demo videos and social campaigns that defined NEON's identity and secured partnerships. Before that: 7 years at Samsung Research designing Galaxy Gear wearables, Samsung FLOW multi-device ecosystem, 360 Round camera, and AR/VR/MR platforms (5 patents). As part of a cross-disciplinary Think Tank team, I led complete product innovation—from UX research and interaction design to creating VFX-driven concept videos that secured executive buy-in. Our deliverables included full product specifications (UX, visual design, industrial design, software/hardware specs) and high-fidelity video prototypes ready for production teams to manufacture. Plus 10+ years in motion graphics at BUCK, Shine, Logan, and other studios creating broadcast content for Apple, Dreamworks, Ubisoft, EA, and major brands. Most design leaders specialize. I focus on whatever gets the best work shipped—whether that's designing the product experience, leading UX research, directing the motion content, writing the narrative strategy, or producing the demo that secures the partnership. I'll wear multiple hats to ensure high-quality execution across product design, creative direction, and content production. I thrive staying hands-on—designing critical flows, creating compelling visuals, writing key narratives, mentoring designers, and producing work that makes an impact. ## Work Experience ### Founder @ Akinya Studio Jan 2024 – Present | Silicon Valley, California Design consultancy specializing in product storytelling, content strategy, and creative production for technology companies. - Content & Scriptwriting: Video script voiceovers, social media copy, strategic messaging - Creative Production: Product demos, brand storytelling, generative AI video content - Product Design: UI/UX design, motion graphics, interactive experiences Skills: Creative Direction · Content Strategy · Scriptwriting · UX Design · Motion Graphics · Video Production ### Co-Founder // Chief Design Officer @ Mpathy Labs Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Santa Clara County, California, United States Led design and content strategy for AI-powered digital human platform targeting enterprise (retail, health, fintech, edtech). - Content Development: Wrote website copy, demo voice scripts for AI agents, pitch deck narratives for VC presentations - Creative Production: Created visuals and demo videos for fundraising and sales - Product Design: Built brand identity and complete UI/UX from 0→1 - Strategy: Owned product vision, roadmap, go-to-market Skills: AI Product Design · Content Strategy · UX Writing · Scriptwriting · Brand Strategy · Video Production ### Experience Design Lead, Frontier (Product) Experience Team @ Samsung Research America (SRA) Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | Mountain View, California, United States Managed team of 9 designers (UX researchers, visual designers, industrial designers) building AI-powered products: digital health coach, mobile memory assistant, AR wearable glasses. - UX Writing & Planning: Led UX writing and content planning for AI wearable XR glasses, developed user flows and product narratives - Content Collaboration: Partnered with copywriters on business plans and marketing for AI products - Design Leadership: Established scalable design systems, championed user research, led cross-functional teams (research, engineering, product, business) Skills: Design Management · AI Product Design · UX Writing · Content Planning · Design Systems ### Head of Design, NEON - Digital Human Agentic AI Avatars @ Samsung Research America (SRA) Jan 2019 – Jan 2023 | United States Led creative team of 12 within cross-functional lab of 40+ (research, engineering, business, product). Drove product design, content strategy, and storytelling for AI digital human SaaS platform. PRODUCT & TEAM LEADERSHIP: - Achieved 27% sales increase in 6-month retail pilots (Chevron, Samsung Experience Store) - Built team from 2 to 12—hiring, mentoring, managing UX designers, visual designers, tech artists, 3D artists, concept artists - Designed and shipped products: full-scale kiosks, web, mobile, tablet - Established scalable UX frameworks for conversational AI across retail, finance, education, sales CONTENT STRATEGY & STORYTELLING: - UX Writing: Wrote UX copy, product descriptions, design briefs, demo scripts for AI avatars - Training Data Narratives: Created actor scripts for ML training data—emotional range, conversational patterns, behaviors - Business Content: Collaborated with copywriters on brochures, social posts, presentations, business plans - Video Scripts: Wrote concept video scripts for CES, investor pitches, partnership demos - Promotional Content: Created written content for CES booth and retail pilots supporting marketing campaigns AI & CREATIVE PRODUCTION: - Led AI avatar pipeline: custom studios, multi-camera direction, lighting, post-production - Collaborated with ML engineers on training specs while maintaining narrative authenticity - Produced branded videos defining NEON's identity and securing partnerships - Featured: CES 2020, FOX News NRF, retail deployments IMPACT: 27% sales increase, CES showcase, FOX News coverage, 2 patents Skills: Design Leadership · Storytelling · Content Strategy · UX Writing · Scriptwriting · AI Product Design · Video Production · Team Management ### Senior Staff Designer, Visual/ Interaction Design, Think Tank Team @ Samsung Research America (SRA) Jan 2012 – Jan 2019 | Mountain View, California, United States Designed 0→1 hardware/software innovations for next-gen Samsung products. Led projects, wrote narratives, mentored designers. PRODUCTS: - Galaxy Gear wearables (S, S2, S3) - Galaxy Z Fold phone - Samsung FLOW multi-device ecosystem - Project Beyond 360° camera - AR/VR/MR platforms DESIGN, STORYTELLING & CONTENT: - Product Design: Motion-enhanced UI frameworks, interaction models for emerging tech - Product Storytelling: Brainstormed innovations through narrative—user scenarios, use cases, future visions - UX Writing: UX copy, product planning docs, marketing narratives for complex tech - Video Scripts: Wrote scripts and storyboards for VFX concept videos securing executive buy-in - Event Content: Booth descriptions and promotional materials for Samsung Developer Conference (Project Beyond at Moscone Center SF) - Design Systems: UI libraries for multi-device experiences with narrative consistency IMPACT: 5 patents in wearable and XR interaction design Skills: Product Design · Storytelling · Scriptwriting · Storyboarding · UX Writing · Interaction Design · Motion Graphics · Video Production ### Freelance Motion Graphic Designer/Compositor @ BUCK Jan 2008 – Jan 2012 Motion graphics, animation, VFX, scriptwriting, and storyboarding for commercials, film, and digital. Skills: Motion Graphics · Scriptwriting · Storyboarding · VFX ### Lead Motion Graphic Designer / Animator @ Eyestorm Productions Jan 2006 – Jan 2012 | Santa Monica Video game trailers and promotional content. CLIENTS: Ubisoft, EA Games ### Media Design Program, MFA Graduate @ Art Center College of Design Jan 2009 – Jan 2012 Creative Technologist exploring tangible interfaces. Completed MFA thesis for Media Design, focusing on speculative storytelling, user experience, and interaction design. Skills: Design Research · Academic Writing · Thesis Development ### Motion Graphic Designer/Animator @ Lifetime Television Jan 2009 – Jan 2009 | Los Angeles, California, United States Broadcast design: show packages, promos, brand animations. Wrote pitch book descriptions. Skills: Broadcast Design · Motion Graphics · Copywriting ### Motion graphics Designer/Animator @ Roger Jan 2008 – Jan 2009 | Los Angeles, CA TV commercials (AMC, Nickelodeon, BET, New Balance). Scriptwriting and storyboarding. Skills: Motion Graphics · Scriptwriting ### Motion Graphics Designer Animator @ Shine Jan 2004 – Jan 2009 | Greater Los Angeles Area Movie title sequences and music videos. Script development and storyboarding. Skills: Motion Graphics · Scriptwriting · Storyboarding ### Motion Graphic Designer/ Animator / Compositor @ Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC Jan 2007 – Jan 2007 | San Diego, California, United States Game promos, trailers, stadium displays. Scriptwriting. Skills: Motion Graphics · Scriptwriting ### Freelance Designer/Animator @ Logan.tv Jan 2006 – Jan 2007 | Venice, CA TV commercials: Apple ipod campaign, NBA. Composite green screen game footages for Need For Speed Carbon, Verizon, Cingular, Callaway, and more. Scriptwriting, storyboarding, design, green screen compositing, and motion graphics animation. Skills: Motion Graphics · Scriptwriting · Storyboarding ### animator/compositor @ Makine Studios Jan 2004 – Jan 2007 Motion graphics and animation for TV commercials. ### freelance animator @ Belief Jan 2005 – Jan 2005 Broadcast network packages, TV commercials and auto show graphics. Scriptwriting. ## Education ### MFA in Grad Media Design Program ArtCenter College of Design Jan 2009 – Jan 2012 ### BFA in Print/Motion Graphic Design ArtCenter College of Design Jan 1999 – Jan 2004 ### Diploma in Highschool Esperanza High School Jan 1993 – Jan 1997 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linkhuang --- Source: https://flows.cv/linkhuang JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/linkhuang/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-07