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1 Jan, 2018 - Current

Contract / Part-Time / Freelancer Designer

Elastic Concept, Kuala Lumpur

Company Type

New Startup

Position

Director

Specification

Art & Creative

Roles

Art Director

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:-
Elastic Concept is a creative agency. Savvy, versatile and structured - but still loose enough to allow the creative juice flow, keep us fresh and thinking outside of the box. We see ourselves as a clan of creative souls with complementary skills reaching for excellence through an individual and collective passion for what we do.
Dedicated to staying up-to-date on new techniques and procedures related to graphic design and event management. Excel at computer aided design, editing software programs and event execution. Managed multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent communicator able to work as part of a team or as the sole designer.
We're proud of that and we look for opportunities in each new project to make our special mark, make a difference and leave you, our client, happy.

SKILLS:-
• Technical knowledge of many software programs, such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign, Google Sketchup, Microsoft Office, Keynote and iMovie.
• Strong communication skills allow me to understand what customer is looking for.
• Excel at identifying problems and finding various solutions to fix the issue.
• Work well in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Self-discipline ensures I finish my work on time no matter how many projects I’m working on.
• Creative thinker able to come up with unique, clever ideas for advertising, logo design, Events and marketing collaterals.

WORKING EXPERIENCE:-
• Meet with clients either in person or online in order to discuss the scope of different projects.
• Advise clients on the best strategies to use for their particular products and desired audiences.
• Create unique images, illustrations, marketing collaterals and logos for customers.
• Review all projects to ensure the end product is error free.
• Ensure 100 percent customer satisfaction by presenting art to client and giving a chance for feedback.
• Designed creative and sophisticated menus and proposed plans in line with clients' varying needs, timelines and budgets.
• Negotiated and managed contracts with outside vendors based on client needs.
• Directed service staff, independent contractors, and vendors onsite.
• Ensured fulfillment of contracts by liaising clients and operations departments.
• Established and managed client base to meet sales budget.
• Created event collaterals that respond to clients' needs.
• Designed marketing gifts to present to existing and potential clients to generate new business.

PROJECTS:-
• VIPER Challenge Sdh. Bhd (Obstacle Marathon Event)
• ASICS Malaysia (ASICS Relay Run Event)
• Great Eastern Malaysia (Great Eastern Run Event)
• JM Chuo Senko Sdn. Bhd (Japanese Advertising In Malaysia)
• Flying Emerald (F&B Industry)
• Sam's Oat Jar (F&B Industry)
• Artsy Nutty (F&B Industry)
• Cocoaland (F&B Industry)
• Skullswagger (Apparel Industry)
• Oink Oink Gourmet Burger (Frozen Food Industry)

Reason of resign

12 Dec, 2015 - 11 Nov, 2018

Creative Director

Empire Asia Events Marketing Sdn.Bhd, Subang Jaya

Company Type

SME

Position

Creative Director

Specification

Art & Creative

Roles

Creative Director

* Organize and manage the workflow of the department to ensure day-to-day tactical items are executed on and strategic high impact work is developed
* Collaborate with account executives to obtain knowledge of the clients’ requirements
* Work with team to provide job assignment/scope and workload balancing to ensure that the project objectives, budgets and timelines can be met
* Identify product performance through winners and losers and sell-through and provide relevant feedback to support the licensees’ development
* Work with project managers to create production schedules for all productions – Video, infographics, text
* Work with project managers to create a production budget and ensure the content is delivered within budget and to clients expectations
* Manage and develop talent, systems and processes that result in world class creative work against clients’ briefs, schedules, and budgets
* Direct and motivate teams of art directors, illustrators, copywriters etc. to help them use their talents effectively

Reason of resign

12 Dec, 2010 - 11 Nov, 2015

Senior Art Director

In2 Marketing & Consulting Sdn Bhd, Sri Hartamas

Company Type

SME

Position

Art Director

Specification

Art & Creative

Roles

Art Director

* Managed creative production including logos and other visuals
* Supervised creative & production teams in the development of unique promotional materials.
* Revitalized client products through development and launch of promotional strategies and collateral design pieces.
* Selected to be the leading Art Director to collaborate with the internal broadcast division for all projects requiring creative direction.
* Determined timelines and project hours required to complete jobs

Reason of resign

12 Dec, 2009 - 11 Nov, 2010

Art Director

The Big Red Button Sdn. Bhd, Malaysia, Petaling Jaya

Company Type

SME

Position

Art Director

Specification

Art & Creative

Roles

Art Director

• Established identity guidelines for multiple events.
• Designed communication and marketing materials for events.
• Collaborated with external design team and internal staff for launch of a mobile centric news site.
• Successfully directed the creation of visual assets with external resources such as photographers, and illustrators and agencies.
• Directed photo shoots.
• Execute on conceptual artwork & responsible for coordinating, planning, team designing for ATL/BTL and also on mobile apps project.

Reason of resign

12 Dec, 2005 - 11 Nov, 2009

Junior Art Director

DBS Specialist Sdn. Bhd, kuala lumpur

Company Type

SME

Position

Junior Art Director

Specification

Art & Creative

Roles

Art Director

* Conceptualized and brainstormed design solutions with fellow employees and art directors
* Created advertising material layouts
* Created color comps - digital and marker renderings
* Designed communication and marketing materials for events
* Worked alongside Senior Art Director on advertising design projects.

Reason of resign

1 Jan, 1999 - 11 Nov, 2005

Graphic Designer - Sr. Graphic Designer

The Millenium creative Box Sdn. Bhd, kuala lumpur

Company Type

SME

Position

Junior

Specification

Art & Creative

Roles

Graphics Designer

* Collaborated in the design process by offering multiple solutions in conceptual models, layout, theme and typography.
* Contact between variety of product vendors as well as quality
* Collaborated with sales reps in art development and production.
* Maintained and organized large data/ art file server.
* Involve in brainstorming with Art director and team.
* Creating visual for printed material and handling on Final artwork for output.

Reason of resign