I'm a multidisciplinary designer based in Singapore with 8 years of experience in branding & identity, editorial, illustration, FMCG, packaging, ad campaigns, exhibition spatial design, motion graphics, interior styling, wayfinding as well as UI and web design. With a BFA (Hons) in Visual Communication, I've worked in both Singapore and Shanghai. I'm adaptable, responsible, and meticulous, able to work autonomously as well as collaboratively.

Jo Ong

I'm a multidisciplinary designer based in Singapore with 8 years of experience in branding & identity, editorial, illustration, FMCG, packaging, ad campaigns, exhibition spatial design, motion graphics, interior styling, wayfinding as well as UI and web design. With a BFA (Hons) in Visual Communication, I've worked in both Singapore and Shanghai. I'm adaptable, responsible, and meticulous, able to work autonomously as well as collaboratively.

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I’m a multidisciplinary designer based in Singapore with 8 years of experience in branding & identity, editorial, illustration, FMCG, packaging, ad campaigns, exhibition spatial design, motion graphics, interior styling, wayfinding as well as UI and web design. With a BFA (Hons) in Visual Communication, I’ve worked in both Singapore and Shanghai. I’m adaptable, responsible, and meticulous, able to work autonomously as well as collaboratively.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Associate Design Director at Crepuscule Asia
June 30, 2025 - July 22, 2025
Lead and manage designers on FMCG packaging and branding projects, ensuring high-quality creative output aligned with brand strategy. Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring seamless execution from concept to delivery. Balance team leadership with hands-on creative work, from market research to concept, ideation and execution—often leading client presentations and strategic discussions with key stakeholders and senior management.
Design Lead at Bravo Creative
January 31, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Lead branding projects from concept to completion, developing art direction and brand narratives across diverse platforms. Conduct design and market trend research to inform creative strategy, executing projects across corporate identity, web and UI/UX design, production, video editing, motion graphics, editorial, advertising, and copywriting. Collaborate closely with clients, manage vendor relationships, and oversee end-to-end production. Guide and mentor midweight and junior designers, and coordinate with freelance creatives as needed. Maintain clear communication with brand managers and upper management to align on timelines and priorities. As part of middle management, contribute to strategic discussions with leadership to enhance internal workflows and bridge communication between teams and executives.
Senior Designer at Bravo Creative
May 31, 2022 - July 22, 2025
Collaborate closely with clients; manage vendor relationships and oversee end-to-end production. Guide and mentor midweight and junior designers, coordinate with freelance creatives. Maintain clear communication with brand managers and upper management to align on timelines and priorities. Part of middle management contributing to strategic discussions with leadership to enhance internal workflows and bridge communication between teams and executives.
Freelance Designer at GSM Projects / Bureau / Ayden / Into the Wild
December 31, 2020 - July 22, 2025
Freelance contract for branding, communication design and FMCG. Conceptualise art direction and execute visuals independently as well as directly liasing with clients and managing brands independently. In-charge of basic in-house photography and overseeing and helping out with bigger shoots with hired photographers for product images for packaging and POSM ads. Mainly graphic design and photography for packaging, final artwork preparation for FMCG packaging, digital imaging for POSM key visuals, creating mockups from scratch and illustrations. Worked on collaterals for theatre production, and deck design for social media brands. Conceptualised and lead art direction for gallery exhibition brochures for National Gallery and spatial exhibitions for National Museum.
Graphic Designer at Beamy, Shanghai
July 31, 2019 - July 22, 2025
Work with Creative Director to develop art direction for branding and corporate identity for F&B and medical brands, conceptualise ideas for social media articles for clients on WeChat and Weibo platforms, editorial and store display for Philips and Dulux, illustrated for a children's exhibition at Shanghai Auto Museum, lead graphic designer for in-house paper product brand, PulpNation.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons) at Nanyang Technological University Singapore School of Art, Design & Media
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Diploma at Temasek Polytechnic Singapore School of Humanities and Social Sciences
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Japanese Language Proficiency Test 4 at Japanese Language School (Hougang)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
GCE O Levels & PSLE at CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls' School
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2007

Qualifications

Adobe Design (ADAA) Packaging Design, Branding Design, Infographic Design & Brochure Design
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Adobe Design (ADAA)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Noise Singapore Exhibition - Photography
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services