Hello, I’m Helen Chow, a product and graphic designer with nearly two decades of experience collaborating with leading international brands. I blend full-cycle product development with strong design execution, from concept to production, across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Since relocating to the UK, I’m eager to apply my creative and operational capabilities to a dynamic team. I’ve successfully led design initiatives for Samsonite, High Sierra, Totto, and others, built a freelance agency in Hong Kong focused on social media, and delivered end-to-end design, project management, and factory communications. I’m ready to contribute to your organization with a proactive, collaborative approach.

Helen Chow

Hello, I’m Helen Chow, a product and graphic designer with nearly two decades of experience collaborating with leading international brands. I blend full-cycle product development with strong design execution, from concept to production, across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Since relocating to the UK, I’m eager to apply my creative and operational capabilities to a dynamic team. I’ve successfully led design initiatives for Samsonite, High Sierra, Totto, and others, built a freelance agency in Hong Kong focused on social media, and delivered end-to-end design, project management, and factory communications. I’m ready to contribute to your organization with a proactive, collaborative approach.

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Hello, I’m Helen Chow, a product and graphic designer with nearly two decades of experience collaborating with leading international brands. I blend full-cycle product development with strong design execution, from concept to production, across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Since relocating to the UK, I’m eager to apply my creative and operational capabilities to a dynamic team.

I’ve successfully led design initiatives for Samsonite, High Sierra, Totto, and others, built a freelance agency in Hong Kong focused on social media, and delivered end-to-end design, project management, and factory communications. I’m ready to contribute to your organization with a proactive, collaborative approach.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Creative / Designer at Bulbul Creative HK
January 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance designer for bags and accessories; owns an agency in Hong Kong specializing in social media design and management across various industries; partnered on SEM/SEO services and account management.
Senior Designer (Chief Designer, High Sierra) at High Sierra / American Tourister / Samsonite
January 1, 2017 - June 1, 2020
Chief designer for High Sierra; led design across luggage lines, supervised prototypes, and ensured production-ready concepts. Later worked independently for all High Sierra lines and soft luggage under American Tourister and Samsonite, including collaborations with Disney and other brands.
Designer at Samsonite Asia Ltd.
May 1, 2013 - December 1, 2016
Design responsibilities for Samsonite Asia, collaborating across regional product development teams and contributing to brand-aligned lines; supported licensing and cross-brand initiatives with overseas partners.
Product and Graphic Designer at Totto (Tricolink Ltd)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
Designed for the South American Totto brand, supporting over 400 retail stores and outlets. Produced seasonal technical drawings, followed up samples for backpacks, luggage, handbags, and kids collections; coordinated with manufacturing partners across Asia.

Education

Master of Design (Design Strategies) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007
BS (Hons) Industrial Design at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing