I am a creative professional with over 20 years of experience in art direction and advertising, specializing in crafting compelling brand campaigns for global clients. After a stroke, I embarked on a recovery journey that strengthened my leadership, resilience, and creativity. I am fully ready to return to work with renewed focus and energy.…

Johari Jaffar

I am a creative professional with over 20 years of experience in art direction and advertising, specializing in crafting compelling brand campaigns for global clients. After a stroke, I embarked on a recovery journey that strengthened my leadership, resilience, and creativity. I am fully ready to return to work with renewed focus and energy.…

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I am a creative professional with over 20 years of experience in art direction and advertising, specializing in crafting compelling brand campaigns for global clients.

After a stroke, I embarked on a recovery journey that strengthened my leadership, resilience, and creativity. I am fully ready to return to work with renewed focus and energy.

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Career Break
May 1, 2023 - Present
Took time off for medical recovery following a stroke. Now fully ready to return to work with renewed focus, resilience, and creativity.
Freelance / Senior Art Director
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2023
Delivered creative campaigns for Heineken, Unilever, Ministry of Health, DBS Bank. Led concept development, art direction, and production of integrated campaigns for global brands.
Marcom Creative Lead at Knowledge Universe Singapore
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Directed campaigns for Kinderland Preschools and Learning Vision, overseeing creative strategy and execution across channels.
Art Director at Vibes Communications
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2012
Managed major accounts including Acer, ANA, Canon, HTC, LG, Fujifilm, Proton Singapore, F&N;, SAFRA, Singpost, Samsonite, Wyeth. Won SPH Best Newspaper Advertisement (2010).
Art Director at Eleven
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
Created branding and regional campaigns for Nokia, Tiger Beer, Philips.
Art Director at Russell Brand Communications
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005
Worked on retail and FMCG accounts. Clients included 7-Eleven, Guardian, Courts.

Education

BA (Hons) Advertising with Distinction at University of Western Sydney, Australia
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Diploma in Visual Communications at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1997

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Financial Services

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