I’m Jose Lord, a Canadian graphic designer and design educator based in China and originally from Montreal. I specialize in visual communication across fashion, publishing, and brand projects, bringing a structured, design-led approach to everything from graphic systems to art direction. Over the years, I’ve led creative teams as a co-founder and creative director, while also teaching at universities and design institutes in China. I enjoy bridging industry experience with education—supporting learners through foundation and graphic arts programmes, and shaping engaging learning and design outcomes through clear direction, strong visual thinking, and practical guidance.…

Jose Lord

I’m Jose Lord, a Canadian graphic designer and design educator based in China and originally from Montreal. I specialize in visual communication across fashion, publishing, and brand projects, bringing a structured, design-led approach to everything from graphic systems to art direction. Over the years, I’ve led creative teams as a co-founder and creative director, while also teaching at universities and design institutes in China. I enjoy bridging industry experience with education—supporting learners through foundation and graphic arts programmes, and shaping engaging learning and design outcomes through clear direction, strong visual thinking, and practical guidance.…

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I’m Jose Lord, a Canadian graphic designer and design educator based in China and originally from Montreal. I specialize in visual communication across fashion, publishing, and brand projects, bringing a structured, design-led approach to everything from graphic systems to art direction.

Over the years, I’ve led creative teams as a co-founder and creative director, while also teaching at universities and design institutes in China. I enjoy bridging industry experience with education—supporting learners through foundation and graphic arts programmes, and shaping engaging learning and design outcomes through clear direction, strong visual thinking, and practical guidance.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Chinese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Programme Lead, Graphic Arts / Senior Teaching Fellow at University of Southampton
March 2, 2020 - July 31, 2026
Led the planning, coordination, development, and implementation of the Bachelor's Degree Program in Graphic Arts. Developed and updated program policies, procedures, and documentation. Supervised and supported project team members and administrative staff associated with the program. Coordinated communications with students, faculty, and internal and external stakeholders. Supported student recruitment, onboarding, and academic advising throughout their educational journey. Prepared reports, analyses, and presentations for university leadership. Organized and facilitated meetings, workshops, events, and information sessions. Ensured compliance with university policies, quality standards, and institutional deadlines. Developed partnerships with external organizations, institutions, and community or international collaborators. Managed communications with External Examiners and prepared for their annual visits, and respond to their observations and feedback, ensuring high-level education and delivery for students. Supervised various workshops such as screen printing workshop, RISO and 3D printers, laser cutting station and bookbinding equipment. Participate in selection of publications to be purchased or subscribed to for populating the school’s library. Participate in the screening and hiring of new teaching staff.
Programme Lead, Graphic Arts at University of Southampton (Dalian Campus)
March 1, 2020 - July 31, 2026
Internal Programme Verifier (Pearson BTEC) at Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology (BIFT Continued Education)
September 1, 2019 - August 22, 2025
Responsible to internally verify if the planning, coordination, development, and implementation of the Foundation Program in Art and Design at BIFT is meeting the Pearson standards of quality. Manage the relationship and visits with Pearson-appointed External Examiners. Internally verifying if the marking, feedback is coherent and fair and if the student work is up to the standards and expectations of a Level 4 BTEC programme. Participate in the screening and hiring of new teaching staff.
Programme Lead Design Foundation Course at Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology
August 1, 2017 - August 1, 2020
Programme Lead (Art & Design) / Senior Lecturer at Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology (BIFT Continued Education)
August 1, 2017 - August 28, 2020
Led the planning, coordination, development, and implementation of the Foundation Program in Art and Design. Developed and updated program policies, procedures, and documentation. Supervised and supported project team members and administrative staff associated with the program. Coordinated communications with students, faculty, and internal and external stakeholders. Supported student recruitment, onboarding, and academic advising throughout their educational journey. Organized and facilitated meetings, workshops, events, and information sessions. Developed partnerships with institutions and international collaborators.
Graphic Arts Teaching Fellow at University of Southampton
November 2, 2015 - August 1, 2017
Prepared and taught design courses. Supported student recruitment, onboarding, and academic advising throughout their academic journey. Initiated as editor-in-chief the student magazine Uni to provide a platform for students to share their experience and student life in both Dalian and the UK, an extracurricular activity to practice their English language and design skills, published in print and digital formats. Organized issue launch events on the Dalian campus. Participate in school promotional events such as graduate art exhibits and fashion shows in Dalian, Beijing and Shanghai. Organized several field trips to complement academic lessons and primary research.
Graphic Arts Teaching Fellow at University of Southampton (China Campus)
November 1, 2015 - August 1, 2017
Graphic Design Lecturer at Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA IFC)
September 1, 2014 - July 28, 2017
Prepared and taught design courses. Supported student recruitment, onboarding, and academic advising throughout their academic journey.
Art Director at Addon Building Technology
November 1, 2013 - November 1, 2015
Design Lecturer at Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology
August 1, 2013 - November 1, 2015
Graphic Design Lecturer at Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology (BIFT Continued Education)
August 1, 2013 - November 27, 2015
Prepared and taught design courses. Supported student recruitment, onboarding, and academic advising throughout their academic journey.
Art Director (Freelance) at Ogilvy
January 1, 2007 - May 1, 2007
Creative Director (Co-Founder) at Alicia Lee Fashion
August 1, 2006 - January 1, 2020
Creative Director / Co-Founder at Alicia Lee Fashion
August 1, 2006 - August 31, 2020
Responsible for brand development and positioning, collection design and visual identity, as well as the creative direction of all marketing communications; including trend research, product concept development, creation of printed and digital promotional materials, photo shoot supervision, and management of relationships with print production suppliers. As a co-founder, I also participated in strategic planning, business development, operations management, and product marketing, ensuring alignment between the brand’s creative vision and its business objectives.
Artistic Director (Freelance) at Tecniche Nuove (Luce e Design magazine)
August 1, 2005 - June 30, 2014
Artistic Director (Consultant) at Trace Style Advertising Agency
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Artistic Director at Ren Army Graphic Studio
January 1, 2003 - February 1, 2004
Visual Communication Lecturer at Raffles-BIFT International College
April 1, 2002 - April 1, 2013
Visual Communications Lecturer at Raffles Design Institute Beijing
April 1, 2002 - April 1, 2013
Prepared and taught design courses. Supported student recruitment, onboarding, and academic advising throughout their academic journey.
Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Desjardins Bibeau Advertising
April 1, 1998 - May 31, 1998
Graphic Designer at Danalco Impressions Inc.
April 1, 1998 - May 1, 1998
Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Josee Laplante Graphic Design
December 1, 1997 - May 1, 1998
Colourist for an Animated TV Series (Full-time) at ToonTeck
August 1, 1997 - November 30, 1997
Graphic Designer & Illustrator (Part-time) at Kingswear Sports Clothing
April 1, 1996 - April 1, 1997

Education

Honorary Professor (academic appointment) at Jilin Animation Institute, Changchun, China
May 1, 2012 - May 31, 2012
Master of Design (Arts and Letters Semester, Comic Book Program) at Raffles College of Design & Commerce, Sydney, Australia
August 19, 1997 - December 31, 1997
Graphic Design Professional Degree at Vieix Montreal College, Montreal, Canada
September 1, 1988 - June 19, 1994
High School Diploma at Ste-Thérèse High School, Ste-Thérèse, Canada
September 1, 1988 - June 19, 1994
Arts and Letters Semester (Comic Book Program) at Marie-Victorin College, Laval, Canada
September 1, 1995 - June 1, 1997

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Energy & Utilities, Gaming, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Other

Skills

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