I am a seasoned magazine designer and art director with a passion for impactful visual communication across print and digital platforms. I have led design teams, mentored junior designers, and developed advertising and marketing materials for global brands including Coca-Cola, Mondelez, and Shell. My work spans branding, layout, and user-centric design across multiple media channels, always aiming to elevate audience engagement and brand storytelling. I hold a Master’s in Information Design from Kyushu University and have contributed to projects across publishing, digital media, and education. Currently, I serve as Creative Designer at Hogarth Worldwide in the Philippines and am open to relocation for collaborative, cross-functional opportunities that push the boundaries of design and user experience.

Daniel Dennis Lim

I am a seasoned magazine designer and art director with a passion for impactful visual communication across print and digital platforms. I have led design teams, mentored junior designers, and developed advertising and marketing materials for global brands including Coca-Cola, Mondelez, and Shell. My work spans branding, layout, and user-centric design across multiple media channels, always aiming to elevate audience engagement and brand storytelling. I hold a Master’s in Information Design from Kyushu University and have contributed to projects across publishing, digital media, and education. Currently, I serve as Creative Designer at Hogarth Worldwide in the Philippines and am open to relocation for collaborative, cross-functional opportunities that push the boundaries of design and user experience.

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I am a seasoned magazine designer and art director with a passion for impactful visual communication across print and digital platforms. I have led design teams, mentored junior designers, and developed advertising and marketing materials for global brands including Coca-Cola, Mondelez, and Shell. My work spans branding, layout, and user-centric design across multiple media channels, always aiming to elevate audience engagement and brand storytelling.

I hold a Master’s in Information Design from Kyushu University and have contributed to projects across publishing, digital media, and education. Currently, I serve as Creative Designer at Hogarth Worldwide in the Philippines and am open to relocation for collaborative, cross-functional opportunities that push the boundaries of design and user experience.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

Tagalog
Fluent
English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Chinese
Beginner

Work Experience

Creative Designer at Hogarth Worldwide
June 1, 2023 - Present
Conceptualize and execute design solutions for a diverse portfolio of international brands (Coca-Cola, Mondelez, Shell, VUSE, Velo, and other EMEA/BAT clients); create comprehensive advertising and marketing materials; ensure consistent brand messaging across platforms; translate strategic objectives into visually compelling designs; mentor junior designers.
Art Director (Freelance) at N N UU LIMITS Design
February 1, 2020 - Present
Deliver visual solutions for diverse local and international clients; lead designer and writer for OTO MAG cars & trucks magazine; design and edit visual assets for the OTO WATCH YouTube channel; developed complete brand identities for Arizona-based entities; designed newspaper advertisements for Antigua & Barbuda, featured in The Times.
Design Director at C! Publishing and Media Group
October 1, 2008 - April 1, 2014
Provided artistic leadership for C! Magazine; directed the visual aesthetic for multiple publications (C! Magazine, T&T, Wheel 2 Wheel, Billionaire); oversaw magazine layout conceptualization, art direction, and pre-press; managed the Art Department and mentored design staff; analyzed production operations to optimize workflows.
Freelance Art Director at Vegamedia Inc
April 1, 2010 - May 1, 2011
Developed and implemented comprehensive visual strategies for high-profile government publications; provided overarching art direction and cohesive section templates for the QATAR National Vision 2030 Magazine and PAGCOR HIGH PROFILE Magazine; translated complex governmental visions into compelling visual narratives.
Freelance Art Director/Graphic Designer at October Eighty Publications Inc
August 1, 2008 - May 1, 2010
Spearheaded the visual direction of Flow Magazine; managed layout conceptualization, art direction, and pre-press; collaborated with the Editor-in-Chief to develop graphic strategies for sections; oversaw pre-press process and coordination with printers.
Advertising and Promotion Consultant at FUKU - TOMO (NPO)
January 1, 2002 - March 1, 2004
Led the development and execution of targeted advertising campaigns across print and electronic media; designed and maintained the organization’s website, boosting membership by 40%; managed high-profile projects such as the I-TOMO Summit with the Mayor and City Government of Fukuoka.
Advertising and Promotion Consultant at Fukuoka Overseas Student Association
January 1, 2001 - March 1, 2003
Directed a six-member team of writers and artists, overhauled promotional materials, and fostered an 80% increase in membership across Kyushu; served as lead designer and layout artist for INFOS, the bi-monthly newsletter.
Copywriter at Ogilvy & Mather
May 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
Developed and executed comprehensive media strategies (TV, radio, print) for prominent clients; created campaigns for PepsiCo; produced assets for Crown Asia/La Marea Housing Development; led creative concept development for Huggies.
College Secretary / Officer-in-Charge at University of the East
June 1, 2015 - February 1, 2021
Led college operations during the Dean’s absence; managed class schedules and enrollment; oversaw online administrative databases and data integrity; coordinated curricular and co-curricular programs and events.
Graphic Design Instructor at Meridien International College (MINT)
May 1, 2015 - June 1, 2017
Taught Experiential, Japanese, and Innovative Design; assessed student performance and prepared timely ratings.

Education

Master’s Degree in Audio and Visual Design at Kyushu University Graduate School of Design
March 1, 1999 - April 1, 2001
Master’s Degree with Doctorate Units in Dissertation Researcher at Kyushu University Graduate School of Design
January 1, 2001 - November 1, 2005
Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Communication Design at University of the Philippines – Diliman
June 1, 1989 - October 1, 1993

Qualifications

Asian Advertising Awards - 1st runner-up (Young Creatives Category)
April 1, 1997 - March 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Government, Other