I’m a visual and creative designer based in Penang, Malaysia, with five years of experience rooted in graphic design and expanding into branding, digital design, web design, and creative experiences. I enjoy turning ideas into clear, engaging visual solutions across brand identities, campaigns, social media, e-commerce content, and responsive websites.

Zhi Lin

I’m a visual and creative designer based in Penang, Malaysia, with five years of experience rooted in graphic design and expanding into branding, digital design, web design, and creative experiences. I enjoy turning ideas into clear, engaging visual solutions across brand identities, campaigns, social media, e-commerce content, and responsive websites.

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I’m a visual and creative designer based in Penang, Malaysia, with five years of experience rooted in graphic design and expanding into branding, digital design, web design, and creative experiences. I enjoy turning ideas into clear, engaging visual solutions across brand identities, campaigns, social media, e-commerce content, and responsive websites.

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Language

English
Advanced
Malay
Fluent

Work Experience

Visual Concept & Styling at ROM Wedding Lunch
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Developed the visual concept for a wedding lunch, including concept development, event styling, décor sourcing, and on-site setup.
Customer-Facing Hospitality & Retail Experience at New Zealand Working Holiday
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Gained customer-facing experience in hospitality and retail during a working holiday in New Zealand.
Assistant Manager · Graphic Designer · Instant Website Team at Exabytes Malaysia
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and managed WordPress websites using Elementor, focusing on UI, visual aesthetics, layouts, and overall brand presentation. Collaborated with internal web design teams to deliver responsive and visually engaging web solutions.
Assistant Manager Graphic Designer at Instant Website Team
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and managed WordPress websites using Elementor, created UX-focused mockups to enhance designer usability.
Assistant Manager at Instant Website Team
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and managed WordPress websites using Elementor, created UX-focused mockups to enhance interaction, and collaborated with web designers to improve site performance and usability.
Design Team Lead · Alibaba Channel Partner at Exabytes Malaysia
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Led visual design projects and the design team for e-commerce clients. Developed brand visuals, minisite layouts, and product listings, while optimizing titles and keywords with Account Managers to improve product exposure. Collaborated with Marketing on social media content that increased B2B engagement and promoted Alibaba packages through Exabytes.
Design Team Lead at Alibaba Channel Partner
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led Alibaba design projects, enhanced brand presentation through minisite layouts, optimised listings, and produced promotional visuals.
Assistant Manager at Instant Website Team
January 1, 2022 - Present
In this role, I was responsible for overseeing the website design team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality projects on time and within budget. I collaborated closely with clients to understand their needs and translated them into effective design solutions.
Graphic Designer · Alibaba Channel Partner at Exabytes Malaysia
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Published product listings and optimized keywords and titles to improve product exposure and search visibility. Developed minisite layouts for e-commerce clients.
Graphic Designer at Alibaba Channel Partner
January 1, 2021 - Present
Designed minisite for client branding, supported product listings and store optimisation and created engaging product visuals and promotional materials to increase conversion rates.
Graphic Designer at Hotel Equatorial
January 1, 2020 - Present
Designed social media and marketing visuals, produced digital and print materials for F&B, Sales, and Marketing teams, and assisted with photography and videography for branding content.
Design Team Lead at Alibaba
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Led a team of designers in creating innovative digital marketing solutions. Focused on branding and enhanced user experience through effective design principles and strategies.
Graphic Designer Intern at Shinajii
January 1, 2019 - Present
Produced daily social media content and design assets, supported branding and creative campaigns for property-related events, and collaborated with creative teams on design development.

Education

Diploma in Graphic & Multimedia Design at Equator College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Diploma in Graphic & Multimedia Design at Equator College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Diploma in Graphic & Multimedia Design at Equator College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Wholesale & Distribution