Creative Director and Spatial Identity Specialist with 15+ years of experience shaping high-impact visual environments and brand-driven experiences for cultural and hospitality spaces. Experienced in turning concepts into revenue-generating, customer-facing programs. Across Hong Kong and Miami, I’ve led exhibition curation, artist relations, and commercial art strategy—building partnerships, developing client rosters, and managing sales and project delivery with measurable outcomes.

May Wong

Creative Director and Spatial Identity Specialist with 15+ years of experience shaping high-impact visual environments and brand-driven experiences for cultural and hospitality spaces. Experienced in turning concepts into revenue-generating, customer-facing programs. Across Hong Kong and Miami, I’ve led exhibition curation, artist relations, and commercial art strategy—building partnerships, developing client rosters, and managing sales and project delivery with measurable outcomes.

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Creative Director and Spatial Identity Specialist with 15+ years of experience shaping high-impact visual environments and brand-driven experiences for cultural and hospitality spaces. Experienced in turning concepts into revenue-generating, customer-facing programs.

Across Hong Kong and Miami, I’ve led exhibition curation, artist relations, and commercial art strategy—building partnerships, developing client rosters, and managing sales and project delivery with measurable outcomes.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Art Director / Spatial Identity / Creative Lead at Goldman Global Arts / Wynwood Walls
November 1, 2024 - March 1, 2026
Produced 7 exhibitions in 16 months featuring RETNA, El Mac, Seth, Millo, Sandra Chevrier, and Simon Berger. Directed a three-person sales team to close over 200 artwork sales totaling $3.3M in revenue. Managed and expanded a roster of 50+ internationally recognized street art figures across all programming.
Gallery Director / Project Manager at Above Second Gallery
July 1, 2008 - June 1, 2020
Selected by HK Tatler as one of the 'Top Gallerists who changed the Hong Kong art scene'. Curated and presented 50+ exhibitions of local and international artists. Partnered with Swire Properties to open the first museum-style urban street art exhibition in Asia. Built mainstream visibility through corporate and F&B partnerships; developed client roster including Nike, Maje, Ovolo Hotels, Hypebeast, and Swire Properties. Artists included D*Face, VHILS, Cyrcle, Tristan Eaton, INSA, and Rone.
Packaging Designer / Project Manager at Boil and Brew
January 1, 2006 - June 1, 2008
Established the Hong Kong branch office for German company Projekt Kochstrasse. Developed global design strategy for Sennheiser; over 80% of global packaging adopted within two years.
Graphic / Packaging Designer at Spring Design Partners
January 1, 2003 - June 1, 2006
Specialized in packaging design for food and beverage brands, from brief through final production file. Won the DIET SPRITE ZERO nationwide campaign in 2005, beating hundreds of competing designs.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Art / Bachelor of Graphic Design at Rhode Island School of Design
January 11, 2030 - July 15, 2026
High School Diploma at St. Johnsbury Academy
January 11, 2030 - July 15, 2026

Qualifications

Google Project Management
January 11, 2030 - July 15, 2026
Art Therapy
January 11, 2030 - July 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services