I’m Tang Xiao Ming, an Illustrator and Art Director based in Selangor, Malaysia, focused on visual storytelling that connects emotionally with audiences. Over the past 6+ years, I’ve developed concepts from early ideation through final delivery—creating on-brand illustrations for branded campaigns, corporate communications, and internal creative initiatives. I also enjoy collaborating closely with designers, motion graphics artists, and animators to ensure the illustration work supports the larger narrative vision of each project. Alongside leading concept development, I’ve mentored junior illustrators and interns and contributed story sketches and creative problem-solving during pre-production to strengthen clarity, style, and production readiness.

Tang Xiao Ming

I’m Tang Xiao Ming, an Illustrator and Art Director based in Selangor, Malaysia, focused on visual storytelling that connects emotionally with audiences. Over the past 6+ years, I’ve developed concepts from early ideation through final delivery—creating on-brand illustrations for branded campaigns, corporate communications, and internal creative initiatives. I also enjoy collaborating closely with designers, motion graphics artists, and animators to ensure the illustration work supports the larger narrative vision of each project. Alongside leading concept development, I’ve mentored junior illustrators and interns and contributed story sketches and creative problem-solving during pre-production to strengthen clarity, style, and production readiness.

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I’m Tang Xiao Ming, an Illustrator and Art Director based in Selangor, Malaysia, focused on visual storytelling that connects emotionally with audiences. Over the past 6+ years, I’ve developed concepts from early ideation through final delivery—creating on-brand illustrations for branded campaigns, corporate communications, and internal creative initiatives.

I also enjoy collaborating closely with designers, motion graphics artists, and animators to ensure the illustration work supports the larger narrative vision of each project. Alongside leading concept development, I’ve mentored junior illustrators and interns and contributed story sketches and creative problem-solving during pre-production to strengthen clarity, style, and production readiness.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Illustrator at CraveFx
May 12, 2020 - August 17, 2026
Led concept development and visual storytelling across branded campaigns, corporate communications, and internal creative initiatives, translating creative briefs into emotionally engaging, on-brand illustrations. Contributed concept sketches and creative problem-
Illustrator at Kasra Design
April 2, 2018 - May 11, 2020
Designed and delivered production-ready illustration assets for motion graphics, organising layered files and visual elements to optimise the animation workflow while maintaining consistency in style, quality, and branding.
Freelance Illustrator (Self-Employed)
January 1, 2016 - April 1, 2018
Collaborated with clients across a range of creative projects, delivering graphic design, editorial illustrations, and storyboards tailored to each project's objectives, audience, and brand identity. Managed projects from concept to final delivery, communicating directly with clients to refine creative direction, incorporate feedback, and ensure high-quality outcomes within agreed timelines.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Hons), Visual Communication at Birmingham City University
September 7, 2015 - September 1, 2017
Certificate in Theological Study at Saint Paul Theological Colalge
September 12, 2024 - August 11, 2025
Diploma in Illustration at The One Academy Malaysia
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    Gen Ai concepts & assets
    Visual research development and preproduction sketch to gen ai concepts character design for mascot for an event.
    Explainer Videos
    Art Direction on overall style and flow of the video. Creating asset ready design and prep for animation.
    Game Design
    Game Design Assets Ui Designs Art Direction for overall theme and artsyle
    Episodic Infographic Videos
    Art direction and design from concept to final style frames with design assets for animators to animate the episodic graphics within the documentaries.
    Commercial & Opener
    Art direction and design from concept to final style frames with design assets for animators to animate for TV commercials & TV openers.