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Hi, I'm Gerard Teo, a Strategic Design Leader with over 15 years of experience crafting creative visions across branding, packaging, digital, print, and 3D projects. I love building and mentoring high-performing teams and working closely with all stakeholders to deliver campaigns that not only look great but also drive results. I'm passionate about fostering a culture of continuous learning and problem-solving. Throughout my career, I've enjoyed balancing innovation with attention to detail, managing budgets, and streamlining workflows to ensure projects stay on track and under budget. Whether it's leading creative teams or collaborating cross-functionally, I enjoy connecting the dots to create impactful and ROI-driven designs that resonate with audiences.…Hi, I'm Gerard Teo, a Strategic Design Leader with over 15 years of experience crafting creative visions across branding, packaging, digital, print, and 3D projects. I love building and mentoring high-performing teams and working closely with all stakeholders to deliver campaigns that not only look great but also drive results. I'm passionate about fostering a culture of continuous learning and problem-solving. Throughout my career, I've enjoyed balancing innovation with attention to detail, managing budgets, and streamlining workflows to ensure projects stay on track and under budget. Whether it's leading creative teams or collaborating cross-functionally, I enjoy connecting the dots to create impactful and ROI-driven designs that resonate with audiences.

Gerard Teo

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Hi, I'm Gerard Teo, a Strategic Design Leader with over 15 years of experience crafting creative visions across branding, packaging, digital, print, and 3D projects. I love building and mentoring high-performing teams and working closely with all stakeholders to deliver campaigns that not only look great but also drive results. I'm passionate about fostering a culture of continuous learning and problem-solving. Throughout my career, I've enjoyed balancing innovation with attention to detail, managing budgets, and streamlining workflows to ensure projects stay on track and under budget. Whether it's leading creative teams or collaborating cross-functionally, I enjoy connecting the dots to create impactful and ROI-driven designs that resonate with audiences.…Hi, I'm Gerard Teo, a Strategic Design Leader with over 15 years of experience crafting creative visions across branding, packaging, digital, print, and 3D projects. I love building and mentoring high-performing teams and working closely with all stakeholders to deliver campaigns that not only look great but also drive results. I'm passionate about fostering a culture of continuous learning and problem-solving. Throughout my career, I've enjoyed balancing innovation with attention to detail, managing budgets, and streamlining workflows to ensure projects stay on track and under budget. Whether it's leading creative teams or collaborating cross-functionally, I enjoy connecting the dots to create impactful and ROI-driven designs that resonate with audiences.

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Hi, I’m Gerard Teo, a Strategic Design Leader with over 15 years of experience crafting creative visions across branding, packaging, digital, print, and 3D projects. I love building and mentoring high-performing teams and working closely with all stakeholders to deliver campaigns that not only look great but also drive results. I’m passionate about fostering a culture of continuous learning and problem-solving.

Throughout my career, I’ve enjoyed balancing innovation with attention to detail, managing budgets, and streamlining workflows to ensure projects stay on track and under budget. Whether it’s leading creative teams or collaborating cross-functionally, I enjoy connecting the dots to create impactful and ROI-driven designs that resonate with audiences.

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Freelance Designer at Northstar Travel Media

January 1, 2024 - July 24, 2025

Led end-to-end email-marketing campaigns by translating stakeholder objectives into mood boards, wireframes, and responsive templates to maximize audience engagement. Standardized a template library and QA checklist, reducing review cycles by 30%. Collaborated across content, analytics, and development teams to integrate data-driven design elements, increasing open and click-through rates by 25%. Maintained client relationships with regular check-ins and feedback sessions. Innovated responsive design patterns improving mobile readability and driving a 20% lift in on-device conversions.

Content Designer (Apple Account) at Hogarth Worldwide

November 30, 2022 - July 24, 2025

Enforced Apple's brand guidelines with 100% compliance through audits and feedback. Instituted sprint-based workflows achieving 24-hour turnaround for digital storefront and campaign visuals, enhancing operational agility. Partnered with Apple marketing leads to streamline approval, raising first-submission approval rates by 40%. Coached external vendors to improve asset quality and reduce rework by 35%. Designed performance dashboards to track key visual-asset metrics to inform improvements and showcase ROI.

Head of Art at The Fat Oracle

January 1, 2014 - Present

Built and mentored a studio of designers and 3D artists, implementing workshops and peer mentoring, increasing internal promotion rates by 40%. Led brand and packaging strategy from concept to production with client workshops and photorealistic 3D mockups. Developed resource-planning and budget-control frameworks delivering projects 15% under budget. Negotiated with suppliers for cost savings while maintaining quality. Led process change initiatives to streamline creative-to-production hand-offs reducing bottlenecks by 25%.

Senior Designer at CRÉPUSCULE ASIA

November 30, 2014 - July 24, 2025

Spearheaded photorealistic 3D-rendering pipelines optimizing CGI workflows, accelerating client approvals by 35%. Translated strategic briefs into multi-channel asset suites including print, digital, and retail displays, reinforcing campaign messaging. Mentored junior artists to elevate output quality and efficiency. Introduced iterative prototyping processes to validate concepts and adapt to client needs.

Design Director at ORBITAL GROUP PTE LTD

November 30, 2011 - July 24, 2025

Led pitch visuals and presentations under tight deadlines, securing major client engagements. Streamlined asset-creation pipelines to synchronize design output with client expectations. Coordinated cross-departmental resources to maintain peak productivity during busy periods. Championed design reviews and retrospectives to improve processes and team morale.

Co-Founder / Creative Director at Blacksheep Communications Pte Ltd

July 31, 2009 - July 24, 2025

Scaled agency operations growing headcount from 3 to 15 designers, securing multi-year contracts and achieving a 90% client-retention rate. Expanded service offerings to include brand identity, digital, and experiential packages, increasing annual billings by 60%. Instituted financial planning and P&L oversight optimizing resources and profitability. Built a high-performance culture with SOPs and innovation labs reducing rework by 35%. Forged strategic partnerships enhancing service quality and market reach. Led flagship brand campaigns driving increases in market share and brand recall. Mentored senior talent into leadership roles through succession planning.

Freelance Designer at Northstar Travel Media (Singapore)

September 1, 2020 - Present

Led end-to-end email-marketing campaigns translating stakeholder objectives into mood boards, wireframes, and responsive templates to ensure tight alignment with business goals and maximize audience engagement. Standardized template libraries and QA checklists, reducing review cycles by 30%, accelerating campaign launches. Collaborated cross-functionally with content, analytics, and development teams to integrate data-driven design elements that boosted open and click-through rates by 25%. Cultivated client relationships through ongoing feedback sessions, maintaining brand voice and milestone alignment. Innovated responsive design patterns improving mobile readability and driving a 20% lift in conversions.

Content Designer (Apple Account) at Hogarth Worldwide (Singapore)

November 30, 2022 - July 24, 2025

Enforced Apple’s brand guidelines, conducting asset audits and delivering rapid feedback, ensuring 100% compliance. Instituted sprint-based workflows with review checkpoints, achieving 24-hour turnaround for digital storefront visuals, enhancing operational agility. Partnered with Apple marketing leads in alignment sessions to streamline approvals, raising first-submission approval rates by 40%. Coached external vendors on quality standards, reducing rework by 35%. Designed performance dashboards for key visual-asset metrics, informing improvements and demonstrating ROI.

Head of Art at The Fat Oracle

January 1, 2014 - Present

Built and mentored a studio of designers and 3D artists with workshops and peer mentoring, increasing internal promotions by 40%. Led brand and packaging strategy from concept to production, facilitating client workshops and guiding photorealistic 3D mockups to ensure product launches resonated with target audiences. Developed resource-planning and budget-control frameworks to deliver projects on average 15% under budget. Negotiated with suppliers and production partners to secure cost savings while maintaining quality. Championed change management initiatives to streamline workflows and reduce bottlenecks by 25%.

Senior Designer at CRÉPUSCULE ASIA

November 30, 2014 - July 24, 2025

Spearheaded photorealistic 3D-rendering pipelines for global campaigns, optimizing CGI workflows to accelerate client approvals by 35% and ensure visual consistency. Translated strategic briefs into multi-channel asset suites across print, digital, and retail displays to reinforce campaign messaging. Mentored junior artists on rendering techniques to elevate output quality. Introduced iterative prototyping to quickly validate concepts and align with client needs.

Design Director at ORBITAL GROUP PTE LTD

November 30, 2011 - July 24, 2025

Led pitch visuals and presentations securing major client engagements. Streamlined asset-creation pipelines aligning with client and production schedules to improve predictability. Coordinated cross-departmental talent allocation maintaining peak productivity. Championed design reviews and retrospectives to refine processes and boost team morale.

Co-Founder / Creative Director at Blacksheep Communications Pte Ltd

July 31, 2009 - July 24, 2025

Scaled agency operations growing headcount from 3 to 15 designers, securing multi-year contracts with a 90% client-retention rate. Expanded service offerings introducing brand identity, digital, and experiential design packages, increasing billings by 60%. Instituted financial planning and P&L oversight optimizing resources and maintaining profitability. Built a high-performance culture through SOPs, collaborative rituals, and innovation labs reducing rework by 35%. Forged strategic partnerships and led flagship brand campaigns that increased market share and brand recall. Mentored senior talent into leadership roles securing smooth agency scaling.