Hi, I’m Pauline Cheong. I’m an Art Director and Designer with over 11 years of experience in communications design and art direction, plus more than 5 years in managerial creative roles. I’ve collaborated with a diverse range of clients—from consumer and lifestyle brands like New Balance, L’Oréal, Mondelēz International, and Nestlé to government agencies such as SkillsFuture Singapore and the Prime Minister’s Office—helping to conceptualize ideas and bring them to life. I excel at turning concepts into visual campaigns across ATL, BTL, digital and on-ground activations. My strengths include art direction, concept development, illustration, layout, and brand materials, and I enjoy building cohesive team cultures, guiding designers, photographers, and production teams to deliver effective campaigns. cheongpauline.carbonmade.com

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Hi, I’m Pauline Cheong. I’m an Art Director and Designer with over 11 years of experience in communications design and art direction, plus more than 5 years in managerial creative roles. I’ve collaborated with a diverse range of clients—from consumer and lifestyle brands like New Balance, L’Oréal, Mondelēz International, and Nestlé to government agencies such as SkillsFuture Singapore and the Prime Minister’s Office—helping to conceptualize ideas and bring them to life. I excel at turning concepts into visual campaigns across ATL, BTL, digital and on-ground activations. My strengths include art direction, concept development, illustration, layout, and brand materials, and I enjoy building cohesive team cultures, guiding designers, photographers, and production teams to deliver effective campaigns. cheongpauline.carbonmade.com

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Hi, I’m Pauline Cheong. I’m an Art Director and Designer with over 11 years of experience in communications design and art direction, plus more than 5 years in managerial creative roles. I’ve collaborated with a diverse range of clients—from consumer and lifestyle brands like New Balance, L’Oréal, Mondelēz International, and Nestlé to government agencies such as SkillsFuture Singapore and the Prime Minister’s Office—helping to conceptualize ideas and bring them to life.

I excel at turning concepts into visual campaigns across ATL, BTL, digital and on-ground activations. My strengths include art direction, concept development, illustration, layout, and brand materials, and I enjoy building cohesive team cultures, guiding designers, photographers, and production teams to deliver effective campaigns.

cheongpauline.carbonmade.com

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer / Junior Art Director at Canopy Design Pte Ltd
November 30, 2016 - September 10, 2025
Role includes developing advertising concepts, from ideation through final production. Working directly with the clients to explore different ideas and directives, resolve questions and concerns. Managing and guiding a small graphic design team to ensure concepts and ideas are executed as envisioned. Clients include L'Oréal Singapore, Mondelēz International, Nestlé, Sephora.
Art Director at Paprika Global (now Distilleri)
July 31, 2021 - September 10, 2025
Developing multiple concepts and working closely with copywriters and the account team for assigned projects which includes ATL, BTL, digital and social campaigns. Directed photographers, graphics designers and production staff to ensure proper production of campaign elements. Guiding and collaborating with graphic design team in day-to-day retainer projects. Clients include DSTA, MPA, SkillsFutureSG, Malay Heritage Centre, NUSLKY, Temasek Shophouse, PA, Roche, Kaplan, GSK.
Senior Art Director at OuterEdit
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
A more managerial role that includes leading the strategy and design team, building team culture and exploring creative workflows. Develop concepts, art directions and designing for branding, marketing campaigns as well as on-ground activations and events. Clients include OCBC, Hoi Hup, Millenia Walk, Health Promotion Board.
Senior Art Director at DDB Worldwide Pte Ltd
January 1, 2025 - Present
Develop concepts, art direction, and design for above-the-line marketing campaigns, on-ground and digital and physical activations, and events. Clients include DBS Bank, Hibiki Blended Japanese Whisky, Manulife.

Education

Secondary Education at CHIJ St. Theresa’s Convent
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006
Diploma in Product and Industrial Design at Temasek Polytechnic Design School
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Government, Education, Consumer Goods