I'm a Digital Art Director and UX designer with a passion for driving business growth through design, digitalisation and branding. I lead cross-disciplinary projects and collaborate with stakeholders across agencies and corporate teams. My approach is user-centred, consultative, and grounded in systems thinking and data. As founder of FINTH, I operate from Helsinki and have lived in Finland since 2008. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and completed Integrated Marketing Communications studies at Aalto University. I work primarily in English, maintain conversational Finnish, and enjoy turning complex challenges into clear, scalable digital experiences that balance creativity with business outcomes.

Apichai Chiarakul

I'm a Digital Art Director and UX designer with a passion for driving business growth through design, digitalisation and branding. I lead cross-disciplinary projects and collaborate with stakeholders across agencies and corporate teams. My approach is user-centred, consultative, and grounded in systems thinking and data. As founder of FINTH, I operate from Helsinki and have lived in Finland since 2008. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and completed Integrated Marketing Communications studies at Aalto University. I work primarily in English, maintain conversational Finnish, and enjoy turning complex challenges into clear, scalable digital experiences that balance creativity with business outcomes.

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I’m a Digital Art Director and UX designer with a passion for driving business growth through design, digitalisation and branding. I lead cross-disciplinary projects and collaborate with stakeholders across agencies and corporate teams. My approach is user-centred, consultative, and grounded in systems thinking and data. As founder of FINTH, I operate from Helsinki and have lived in Finland since 2008.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and completed Integrated Marketing Communications studies at Aalto University. I work primarily in English, maintain conversational Finnish, and enjoy turning complex challenges into clear, scalable digital experiences that balance creativity with business outcomes.

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Language

Thai
Fluent
Finnish
Intermediate
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder at FINTH
January 1, 2009 - Present
Providing digital graphic and web design services on freelance and subcontracting basis for marketing agencies and online businesses in Finland.
Art Director, Digital at Miltton Digital
May 31, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Lead digital design direction across client projects, from initial concepts to final delivery. Hands-on UX/UI design; collaboration with developers and strategists; presenting concepts at milestones. Helped shape digital identities, modernise websites, and launch campaigns balancing visual impact with clarity and purpose.
Senior Specialist, Digital Design at Kemira
October 31, 2022 - October 15, 2025
Design and unify UX assets across Kemira's digital service portfolio; manage brand & digital assets; drive consistent adoption; implement Kemira's online media strategy; led accessibility and usability audit for kemira.com; contributed to sustainability domain digital presence.
Web Designer at Paf
October 31, 2018 - October 15, 2025
Responsible for digital marketing project development and creating online gaming products using UX, visual design, and technological skills; contributed to re-branding and collaborated with teams across Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, Estonia, Italy, and Spain.
Web/Graphic Designer, Consultant at QPR Software Plc
December 31, 2013 - October 15, 2025
Renewed the company’s corporate branding; produced the official website, marketing materials, print advertisements and promotional media; worked with HTML5, CSS, CMS, JavaScript.
Digital Media Designer / Developer at Jomena Oy
January 31, 2011 - October 15, 2025
Design, online presentation and front-end development for web and mobile applications; worked with WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, Magento; front-end technologies including HTML5, CSS, jQuery, JavaScript; online video for UX; CMS integrations.
Freelance Web and Graphic Designer at Win & Win Advertising & Design
December 31, 2009 - October 15, 2025
Web design for clients in Finland; involved in branding and promotional materials.
Senior Web / Graphic Designer, Project Manager at EQHO Communications Co.,Ltd.
December 31, 2007 - October 15, 2025
Led design and end-to-end localisation production for projects in Europe and Asia; multilingual web design/development and product localisation; multilingual advertising; collaboration with US/UK/Spain/Germany/Singapore offices.
Web / Graphic Designer - Freelance at K-Soft Enterprise Co., Ltd.
February 28, 2005 - October 15, 2025
Design projects for Tokyo head office; website and software interface design for Japanese corporations; advertisements in Japanese magazines.
Web Graphic Designer at Spirit Enterprise Co., Ltd.
October 31, 2004 - October 15, 2025
Designed and managed the official website; corporate identities, advertisements, print materials; led operations and business strategy collaborations.
Web and Graphic Designer at Siam Commercial Bank
September 30, 2003 - October 15, 2025
E-Business Analyst / New Media Designer; designed SCB's new website; led corporate internet solutions and product marketing materials.
Web and Graphic Designer at Jiving Lindy Hoppers
June 30, 2001 - October 15, 2025
Web and graphic design for UN website project launch; contributed to issues for Sunday Telegraph Magazine as Graphic Designer.
Founder at FINTH
January 1, 2009 - Present
Leading end-to-end digital design services for Finnish marketing agencies and online businesses, including branding, UX/UI, and web production. Manage client relationships, project scope, and collaboration with developers, strategists, and other creatives to deliver scalable, user-centred solutions.
Art Director at Miltton Digital
May 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Direct digital design across client projects from concept to delivery, crafting smart, user-centred experiences aligned with brand strategy. Hands-on UX/UI work, close collaboration with developers and strategists, and client presentations at milestones. Helped shape digital identities, modernise websites, and launch campaigns balancing visual impact with clarity.
Senior Specialist, Digital Design at Kemira
October 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025
Designed and unified UX assets across Kemira's digital service portfolio; managed Kemira's brand and digital assets and drove their adoption internally and externally. Led online media strategy and the sustainability domain's digital presence, including accessibility/usability audits.
Web Designer at Paf
October 1, 2018 - October 15, 2025
Responsible for digital marketing project development and creating online gaming products using UX, visual design, and technology. Participated in re-branding and collaborated with teams across Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, Estonia, Italy, and Spain.
Web/Graphic Designer, Consultant at QPR Software Plc
December 1, 2013 - October 15, 2025
Renewed corporate branding and produced the official website, marketing materials, print advertisements, and promotional media. Worked with HTML5, CSS, JS, and CMS tools across multiple offices and languages.
Digital Media Designer / Developer at Jomena Oy
January 1, 2011 - October 15, 2025
Design, online presentation and front-end development for web and mobile applications. Worked with WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, Magento; contributed to UX/UI and multimedia assets.
Freelance Web and Graphic Designer at Win & Win Advertising & Design
December 1, 2009 - October 15, 2025
Web design and graphic design for Finnish clients, delivering responsive design and marketing materials.
Senior Web / Graphic Designer, Project Manager at EQHO Communications Co., Ltd.
December 1, 2007 - October 15, 2025
Led design and end-to-end localisation production for multi-lingual web design, advertising, and marketing tools; managed internal and client-facing delivery with a focus on multi-regional coordination.
Web / Graphic Designer - Freelance at K-Soft Enterprise Co., Ltd.
February 1, 2005 - October 15, 2025
Design projects in Tokyo head office, including website design and software interface design for Japanese corporations; produced advertising materials.
Web Graphic Designer at Spirit Enterprise Co., Ltd.
October 1, 2004 - October 15, 2025
Designed and managed the company's official website; created corporate identities and advertising materials for print and digital channels.
E-Business Analyst / New Media Designer at Siam Commercial Bank
September 1, 2003 - October 15, 2025
Designed SCB's new website and contributed to online business solutions such as SCB FX Online, SCB Trade, and related digital marketing collateral.
Web and Graphic Designer at Jiving Lindy Hoppers
June 1, 2001 - October 15, 2025
Web and graphic design for a London-based project, including launching a UN website project and contributing to magazine production.

Education

Integrated Marketing Communications at Aalto University
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Bachelor Degree, Computer Science at King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2001
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science at King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001
Integrated Marketing Communications at Aalto University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Membership Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Membership Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Education