A dedicated creative brand designer who is also a passionate photographer with +10 years of experience in designing & directing creative design projects. Equipped with the ability to enhance brand awareness, creative directing, graphic design, and photography, along with leadership knowledge and client relationship management.

Samantha Tan

A dedicated creative brand designer who is also a passionate photographer with +10 years of experience in designing & directing creative design projects. Equipped with the ability to enhance brand awareness, creative directing, graphic design, and photography, along with leadership knowledge and client relationship management.

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A dedicated creative brand designer who is also a passionate photographer with +10 years of experience in designing & directing creative design projects. Equipped with the ability to enhance brand awareness, creative directing, graphic design, and photography, along with leadership knowledge and client relationship management.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Partnership Photographer at SweetEscape
February 1, 2023 - Present
Platform to hire professional local photographers for family trips, pre-weddings or events. Responsible for pre-session client alignment, providing direction during shoots, capturing moments, and curating raw images for the editing team to deliver a memorable photography experience.
Brand Advisor & Contributor at Hanwha Life Insurance
April 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
Remote freelance role providing brand advisory, creating comprehensive proposals for brand initiatives, producing high-quality content, curating an editorial calendar for social media, and developing innovative concepts for video content.
Marketing & Business Development at Indo Rasa Singapore Pte Ltd
August 1, 2024 - Present
Managed social media content and campaigns across TikTok, Facebook and Instagram; handled merchant platforms (GrabFood, Deliveroo, Foodpanda) to optimize online sales; developed marketing strategies including promotions and new menu launches; conducted annual sales performance reviews; designed promotional materials.
Creative Director at Singapore Guidebook (SGB)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Concepted and designed marketing promotion materials; designed and maintained the company’s social media presence; planned content strategy and assisted with copywriting; photography for client products/services; contributed to magazine editorial; reviewed mockup printing; identified trends; contributed to event success; managed client requests.
Art Director at Ideated Creative Intelligence
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Concepts and designs for client promotion materials; developed new brand guidelines; designed UX/UI for client websites; drafted storyboards for video ads or photoshoots; assisted in shooting and editing.
Supervisor Brand & Advertising at AIA Financial
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2018
Created and led creative development including communication concepts and master design, collaterals; drafted storyboards and references for video ads/photoshoots; supported digital team in social media planning; ensured brand guideline compliance; approved mock-ups; led event promotions; managed user requests and workload; delegated tasks to outsourcing team.
Brand Manager at Hanwha Life Insurance
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Developed brand strategies across multiple media; enhanced brand awareness and consideration through campaigns; developed and managed digital marketing campaigns; planned branding events; managed day-to-day branding operations and led the branding team.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design at Multimedia Nusantara University (UMN) Indonesia
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Japanese Academy (Beginners)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Consumer Trends
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Digital Marketing Strategic
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
The New Strategic Brand Engagement
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Basic Insurance
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Printing Management
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
TOEFL Preparation
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Advanced English
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality