Hi, I'm Zarer Lim, a passionate graphic designer based in Singapore. I specialize in design communication, identity design, editorial illustration, and creative project management. With experience ranging from brand agency internships to regional contract roles and a freelance practice, I've crafted visual identities and campaign assets for a diverse set of clients. I love balancing creativity with client expectations and thrive in delivering playful yet precise designs. My design journey is fueled by curiosity about subcultures and a fondness for bold ideas. I'm also committed to mentoring junior designers and ensuring quality and consistency across all creative outputs. Whether it's pitching concepts or executing final delivery, I bring empathy, creativity, and dedication to every project.

Zarer Lim

Hi, I'm Zarer Lim, a passionate graphic designer based in Singapore. I specialize in design communication, identity design, editorial illustration, and creative project management. With experience ranging from brand agency internships to regional contract roles and a freelance practice, I've crafted visual identities and campaign assets for a diverse set of clients. I love balancing creativity with client expectations and thrive in delivering playful yet precise designs. My design journey is fueled by curiosity about subcultures and a fondness for bold ideas. I'm also committed to mentoring junior designers and ensuring quality and consistency across all creative outputs. Whether it's pitching concepts or executing final delivery, I bring empathy, creativity, and dedication to every project.

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Hi, I’m Zarer Lim, a passionate graphic designer based in Singapore. I specialize in design communication, identity design, editorial illustration, and creative project management. With experience ranging from brand agency internships to regional contract roles and a freelance practice, I’ve crafted visual identities and campaign assets for a diverse set of clients. I love balancing creativity with client expectations and thrive in delivering playful yet precise designs.

My design journey is fueled by curiosity about subcultures and a fondness for bold ideas. I’m also committed to mentoring junior designers and ensuring quality and consistency across all creative outputs. Whether it’s pitching concepts or executing final delivery, I bring empathy, creativity, and dedication to every project.

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Work Experience

Contract Graphic Designer at Zenyum
October 31, 2022 - July 22, 2025
Worked with the HQ creative team to develop campaign visual systems for new product launches such as ZenyumSonic Go and Bright Whitening Strips, year-end seasonal campaign assets for Christmas and Chinese New Year. Provided creative direction and mentorship to junior designers, ensuring consistency and quality across design assets.
Freelance Graphic Designer/Illustrator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2021 - Present
Created visual identities, editorial illustrations, and campaign assets for clients. Managed projects end-to-end—from pitching concepts and liaising with clients to creative direction and final delivery. Notable projects include identity design for Mason and Smith, Cut Copy Paste, and Yeast Side. Editorial illustration gigs include *SCAPE, OCBC, G2000, and Polo Ralph Lauren.
Contract Graphic Designer at Superunion
October 31, 2020 - July 22, 2025
Developed the visual identity and packaging design for Kaiya!, a locally inspired kaya jam brand—spanning illustration, logo and packaging design.
Graphic Design Intern at Bravo Creative
October 31, 2019 - July 22, 2025
Shadowed senior designer to pitch and design a brand identity from concept to execution. Provided editorial illustration and infographics. Notable clients include Street Superior and The Capitol Kempinski.

Education

Bachelor at LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor Exchange Programme at Design Academy Eindhoven, Netherlands
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Diploma at Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017

Qualifications

Tan Chay Bing Scholarship for Academic Excellence
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Tan Chay Bing Scholarship for Academic Excellence
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Div/Fmn Assistant Chief Clerk of the Year
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
World Brand Design Society Award – Bronze Award
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
The Crowbar Awards – 4 Golds, 2 Silvers and 1 Bronze
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Shooting Gallery Asia Project Prize – Best Major Project in Illustration and Branding and Singapore Packaging Award Student Category
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Beyond The Label Youth Outreach by National Youth Council – Silver Winner
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Retail