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Art Director and Senior Designer with a strong foundation in brand development, visual design, and multi-channel campaign execution. Expert in layout, typography, composition, and creative direction across print, digital, social, e-commerce, and in-store environments.
Experienced in leading creative teams and delivering cohesive, consistent brand campaigns from concept to completion. Skilled in on-set art direction and cross-functional collaboration with photographers, videographers, stylists, and production teams to produce high-quality visual content.
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Work Experience
Graphic Design Consultant at Umbra Ltd.
September 1, 2025 - PresentDesigns email and digital assets, advertising creatives, and packaging visuals; collaborates with logistics, marketing, and suppliers to orchestrate product launches and seasonal campaigns; produces photorealistic packaging renders using Keyshot.
Art Director / Senior Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Living Word Publications (Asia)
June 1, 2023 - PresentLead the professional development of translators and editors; source pictures for books; work with design agencies, photographers, artists and illustrators; prepare mechanical files for printing and approve proofs; oversee the design process from concept to production; align with brand standards and streamline workflows to improve turnaround times.
Art Director / Senior Graphic Designer at Living Word Publications (Asia)
June 1, 2023 - PresentLead the professional development of translators and editors; research and select images for books; coordinate with design agencies, photographers, artists and illustrators; provide mechanical files for printing and approve proofs; lead creative teams to develop innovative visual concepts; oversee design process from concept to production; collaborate with editorial and marketing; streamline workflows and coordinate vendor printing efforts.
Art Director / Senior Graphic Designer at Living Word Publications
June 1, 2023 - PresentLeads development of translators/editors, researches imagery for books, coordinates design teams and printers, oversees production from concept to final output, and collaborates with editorial/marketing to drive cohesive campaigns.
Senior Graphic Designer at Spin Master
June 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025Direct outside vendor production within Creative Services; ideate concepts and lead brand strategy from concept to completion; interpret briefs into compelling visual designs; direct photo shoots and ensure alignment with marketing requirements; manage licensing projects (Disney, Sanrio, Wizarding World, DC); mentor junior designers; ensure cross‑channel consistency across print, digital, and social assets.
Art Director / Senior Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Living Word Publications
June 1, 2023 - PresentLead and oversee creative teams including translators and editors; coordinate with design agencies, photographers, artists, and illustrators; manage production from concept to final print; ensure alignment with brand standards; collaborate with editorial and marketing to craft cohesive campaigns; streamline workflows to improve turnaround times.
Art Director / Senior Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Living Word Publications
June 1, 2023 - June 15, 2024Leading and responsible for the professional development of a team of translators and editors. Researching pictures, working with design agencies, photographers, artists, and illustrators, and handling layout and book jacket design. Provided mechanical files to the printing house and approved print proofs. Led creative teams to develop visual concepts for diverse publication projects while ensuring alignment with brand standards. Collaborated with editorial and marketing teams to create cohesive campaigns, streamlined workflow processes, conducted design reviews, and managed vendor relationships effectively.
Art Director / Senior Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Living Word Publications
June 1, 2023 - June 18, 2024Lead professional development of a team of translators and editors. Researched and selected images for books, collaborating with design agencies, photographers, artists, and illustrators to create book layouts and jackets. Provided mechanical files and approved print proofs for production. Led creative teams to develop innovative visual concepts for publication projects, oversaw the design process from concept to final production, and collaborated with editorial and marketing teams to enhance audience engagement. Streamlined workflows and managed vendor relationships to meet production deadlines.
Art Director at Living Word Publications
June 1, 2019 - September 8, 2025Led professional development of translators and editors; researched and sourced imagery; provided mechanical files and approved print proofs; oversaw the design process from concept to final production; collaborated with editorial and marketing to enhance audience engagement; improved workflow and vendor coordination.
Senior Graphic Designer at Spin Master
June 1, 2019 - June 30, 2023Managed production of materials with outside vendors, directing creative services including design concepts, creative direction, and proofing for graphic consistency. Conceptualized and led commercial brand strategies from concept to completion. Interpreted creative briefs into compelling visual and interactive designs. Directed photo shoots and liaised with marketing teams to align creative direction with company goals. Managed licensing projects for major brands like Disney and Harry Potter. Led design projects, collaborated with cross-functional teams, mentored junior designers, and utilized Adobe Creative Suite for various platforms and media.
Senior Graphic Designer at Spin Master
June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2023Managed successful production of materials with outside vendors, directing creative services and ensuring consistency in layout, graphics, and typography. Conceptualized and led commercial brand strategies from concept to completion. Interpreted creative briefs into compelling designs and directed photo shoots for products. Managed licensing projects including Disney and Warner Bros. Communicated product stories through design and led design projects aligned with brand guidelines. Collaborated cross-functionally to develop marketing materials and mentored junior designers. Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and collaborated across print, digital, and social media platforms.
Art Director at Living Word Publications (New York)
March 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019Lead professional development of translators/editors; research and select images for books; provide mechanical files to printers and approve proofs; oversee the design process and ensure brand consistency across campaigns.
Senior Designer at Mattel Operations
March 1, 2018 - September 8, 2025Licensed product packaging design for Disney Cars, Disney Princess, Halo, Toy Story; prepare die lines and packaging mechanicals; coordinate with U.S. teams; ensure color accuracy and preproduction readiness.
Art Director at Living Word Publications
March 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019Led professional development of translators and editors, researched images for books, collaborated with agencies and artists, and finalized mechanical files and print proofs before production.
Art Director at Living Word Publications
March 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019Led professional development of translators and editors. Researched imagery and collaborated with design agencies, photographers, and illustrators. Provided mechanical files and approved print proofs before production.
Senior Designer at Mattel Operations
May 1, 2014 - March 31, 2018Worked on licensed products including Disney brands and Walmart customized items. Responsible for design research, packaging production layout, instruction sheets, and packout. Interpreted style guides into vendor die lines, produced packaging mechanicals with high accuracy, coordinated with U.S.-based teams to minimize approval rounds, and approved color on press proofs and pre-production white box submissions.
Senior Designer at Mattel Operations
May 1, 2014 - March 1, 2018Managed packaging design for licensed products such as Disney Cars and Toy Story for multiple retailers. Interpreted packaging style guides for vendor submissions, produced mechanicals ensuring accuracy, coordinated with U.S.-based creative teams to minimize approvals, approved print and color proofs, and ensured adherence to material standards.
Senior Designer at Living Word Publications
February 1, 2014 - September 8, 2025Education book projects: research, illustration drawing, book charts and layouts, jacket design; coordinated with design agencies, photographers, and illustrators; produced mechanicals and print proofs.
Senior Designer at Living Word Publications (New York)
March 1, 2009 - February 1, 2014Education book projects: research images, illustration drawing, book jackets, layout; liaise with design agencies and photographers; provide mechanicals and approve print proofs; support production workflow.
Senior Designer at Living Word Publications
March 1, 2009 - February 28, 2014Handled education book projects involving research, illustration drawing, charts, sketches, reconstruction drawing, book jacket design, and layout. Worked closely with design agencies, photographers, artists, and illustrators. Provided mechanical files and approved print proofs before production.
Senior Designer at Living Word Publications
March 1, 2009 - February 28, 2014Handled education book projects, including research, illustration, book charts, sketches, and book jacket design. Researched pictures and collaborated with design agencies, photographers, and illustrators. Provided mechanical files and approved print proofs before production.
Graphic Designer at Winpak Technologies Inc.
September 1, 2005 - September 8, 2025Design research and production layout for Flexo and Gravure printing; created sell sheets and mock-up samples; contributed to marketing packaging design.
Graphic Designer at Clio/oz Company
October 1, 2001 - September 8, 2025Design research, production layout, sell sheets and mock-ups; packaging design; showroom decoration for market weeks; supported major North American retailers.
Graphic Designer at Winpak Technologies Inc.
October 1, 2001 - September 30, 2005Designed for clients such as Loblaws International and Starbucks Coffee in the North American market. Conducted design research, production layout for Flexo and Gravure printing. Created sell sheets and mock-up samples for marketing.
Graphic Designer at Winpak Technologies Inc.
October 1, 2001 - September 30, 2005Served clients like Loblaws International and Starbucks Coffee in the North American market. Conducted design research and managed production layouts for Flexo and Gravure printing. Created sell sheets and mock-up samples for marketing.
Graphic Designer at Clio/oz Company
July 1, 2000 - October 31, 2001Served clients like The Bay, K-mark, Walt-mark, Sears, and Eaton Centre in North America. Conducted design research, production layout, sell sheets, mock-up samples, packaging design, and showroom decoration for market weeks.
Graphic Designer at Clio/oz Company
July 1, 2000 - October 1, 2001Designed research, production layout, sell sheets, mock-up samples, and packaging for clients including The Bay, K-mark, Walt-mark, Sears, and Eaton Centre in North America. Decorated showrooms for market weeks.
Art Teacher at Young Artist’s Workshop
August 1, 1996 - September 8, 2025Art instruction and mentorship for youth; curriculum support and studio activities.
Fashion Designer at Flame Fashion Company
August 1, 1996 - September 8, 2025R&D of design groups, targeting customers across Asia; market analysis; overseeing sample room; cost sheets and pattern coordination.
Fashion Designer at Flame Fashion Company
June 1, 1995 - August 31, 1996Targeted markets including Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan, and China. Responsible for research and development of design groups and customers, market variety analysis, sourcing fabric and accessories from overseas suppliers, retail research, overseeing sample room, problem-solving with pattern-makers, and managing spec and cost sheets.
Fashion Designer at Flame Fashion Company
June 1, 1995 - August 31, 1996Targeted markets in Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan, and China. Researched and developed designs, analyzed market variety, and sourced fabrics and accessories overseas. Managed sample room and collaborated on pattern-making, spec sheets, and cost sheets.
Art Teacher at Young Artist’s Workshop
October 1, 1993 - August 31, 1996Taught art to students, fostering creativity and skill development.
Art Teacher at Young Artist’s Workshop
October 1, 1993 - August 31, 1996Taught art to students in Hong Kong.
Education
Graphic Design at George Brown College
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000Fashion Design at Technical Institute
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996First Institute & Design at Technical Institute
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1994Graphic Design at George Brown College
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000Fashion Design at Technical Institute
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996First Institute & Design at Technical Institute
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1994Accenture Academy at Accenture Academy
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016Graphic Design at George Brown College
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000Fashion Design at Technical Institute
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996Fashion Design at Technical Institute
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994French at L’Alliance Française
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1993Graphic Design at George Brown College
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000Fashion Design at Technical Institute
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996First Institute & Design at Technical Institute
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994French at L’Alliance Française
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1993Accenture Academy at Accenture Academy
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016Training Program at Accenture Academy
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016Diploma in Graphic Design at George Brown College
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000Diploma in Fashion Design at Technical Institute
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996French Language Studies at L’Alliance Française
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1993Design Studies at First Institute & Design
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994Graphic Design at George Brown College
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000Manpower and Management at Accenture Academy
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016Fashion Design at Technical Institute
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996First Institute & Design at Technical Institute
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994French Language Studies at L’Alliance Française
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1993French Studies (Sorbonne) at Cours de Civilisation Transaise de la Sorbonne in Paris
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993Accenture Academy Certificate at Accenture Academy
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016Graphic Design at George Brown College
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000Fashion Design at Technical Institute
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996French Language Studies at First Institute & Design L'Alliance Française
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1993French Language (Sorbonne study) at L'Alliance Française / Sorbonne study (Paris)
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993Accenture Academy at Accenture Academy
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016Graphic Design Diploma at George Brown College
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000Fashion Design at Technical Institute
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996French Language Studies at First Institute & Design L’Alliance Française
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1993French Language Course - Sorbonne at L’Alliance Française / Sorbonne
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993Manpower and Management at Accenture Academy
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016Graphic Design at George Brown College
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000Fashion Design at Technical Institute
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996Fashion Design at First Institute & Design L’Alliance Françise
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1993Graphic Design (Diploma) at George Brown College
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000Manpower and Management (Accenture Academy) at Accenture Academy
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016Fashion Design (Technical Institute) at Technical Institute
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996Fashion Design (First Institute & Design / L'Alliance Françise) at First Institute & Design
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1993French Cours de Civilisation Transaise de la Sorbonne (French) at L'Alliance Françise / Sorbonne (Paris)
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1993Qualifications
Manpower and Management
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Manpower and Management
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Accenture Academy
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016Manpower and Management (Accenture Academy)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016Accenture Academy
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016Graphic Design Diploma
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000Fashion Design
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996French Language Studies
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1993French Language Course - Sorbonne
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993Industry Experience
Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Other
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