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Christine Ren

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I am a Creative Director and design leader with over 10 years of experience delivering strategic design and integrated creative campaigns across digital and print for global and local brands in the FMCG, beauty, and…

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I am a Creative Director and design leader with over 10 years of experience delivering strategic design and integrated creative campaigns across digital and print for global and local brands in the FMCG, beauty, and lifestyle sectors. As a graduate of the Glasgow School of Art currently pursuing a part-time MSc in Marketing at the University of Glasgow, I am proficient in graphic design and visual storytelling, boosting audience engagement with dynamic creative content and visually compelling narratives.

I excel at leading high-performing creative teams, managing multi-channel design projects, and ensuring brand excellence. My recent achievements include generating 1.42 million interactions across all channels for the Schwarzkopf Freshlight Summer Campaign 2024, leading to a 22% sales uplift. Based in Shanghai, I am available for relocation and eager to continue delivering impactful creative leadership.

  • 16 years' experience
  • Joined August 2025

Industry experience

  • Consumer Goods
  • Retail
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 5 roles

Creative Director · Hylink Group ChinaDec 2023 – Present · 3 yrs

Delivering 'playfulness and trendsetter' brand identity through integrated marketing communications to boost Schwarzkopf Freshlight’s brand equity. Leading creative strategy and design execution including art direction and visual concept design for Schwarzkopf’s hair colourant brands. Achieved +22% sales uplift, 123M+ exposures, and 1.4M brand engagements through integrated ATL, social, e-commerce, and offline channels. Translating global brand guidelines into locally resonant creative expressions for Gen Z audiences. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure message consistency and measurable results. Building and managing a high-performing creative and design team while liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

Freelance Creative Director & Self-employed · Dentsu Creative, HOLIST, ShanghaiJun 2022 – Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Led creative strategy and direction for integrated campaigns, providing concept development, art direction, and execution. Key projects included visual design and virtual influencer launch for CLARINS, social campaign ideation for GSK FENBID, and brand localisation for ROC Skincare in the Chinese market.

Associate Creative Director · Dentsu Creative, ShanghaiDec 2019 – Aug 2025 · 5 yrs 9 mos

Oversaw end-to-end creative and visual development for integrated, digital, and print campaigns. Led team reviews and final creative approvals to maintain brand consistency. Provided actionable creative strategy based on audience insights and market trends. Key projects included Bank of Communications "Bestie Card" launch, and Sunrise Duty-Free interactive Chinese New Year campaign.

Group Head | Senior Art Director | Art Director · Online Marketing Partner (OMP), later acquired by Dentsu Aegis NetworkDec 2017 – Aug 2025 · 7 yrs 9 mos
Designer & Early Career Roles · Media Explorer Ltd. & Independent AgenciesDec 2009 – Aug 2025 · 15 yrs 9 mos

Education

MSc Marketing · University of Glasgow2024 – 2025
MSc Heritage Visualisation · Glasgow School of Art2022 – 2023
BA Multimedia and Web Design · China Academy of Art, Shanghai Institute of Design2002 – 2006

Certifications and awards· 6

Masters Award, CAA UK2023 – 2025
Media Marketing Award / Excellent, The Great Wall Award2017 – 2025
Creative Communication/Silver, 6th China Golden Mouse Award2015 – 2025
Digital Marketing Case of the Year / The Best Yearly, China Advertising Brand Conference2015 – 2025

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