Benson Tan
Singapore
Summary
Accomplished Graphic Designer offering 15 years of field experience. Demonstrated success in project management, team leadership and schedule coordination. Fluent in multiple designing programs. Deadline-driven Graphic Designer focused on overseeing projects from concept through final delivery. Successfully creates brand messages, strategies and key graphic productions. Resourceful and hardworking with vendor sourcing expertise and empowering leadership skills illustrated over 10 years of industry success. Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. Results-oriented Graphic Artist successful at applying technical skills to create art that informs and engages customers. Clear communicator and collaborative team player with an eye for detail and skill in customer relations. Proficient Graphic Designer knowledgeable about logos, marketing materials and website design. Demonstrated success at providing complete business services to corporate clients.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Graphic Designer
Cengage Asia Pte Ltd
10.2016 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver consistent messaging across print, digital, and social media platforms.
- Boosted customer engagement by creating eye-catching visuals tailored specifically for targeted demographics.
- Resolved critical design challenges creatively while maintaining consistency with established branding guidelines.
- Developed cohesive visual identities for clients, leading to increased brand awareness and market share.
- Implemented design best practices, improving overall aesthetics and functionality across all platforms.
- Revamped outdated collateral materials, resulting in a more modern look that resonated with target audiences.
- Provided expert guidance on color theory, typography, layout principles, and other key design elements during project development phases.
- Enhanced brand recognition by developing innovative and visually compelling marketing materials.
- Delivered high-quality designs on tight deadlines, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Designed creative digital displays used in online advertising for local businesses.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
- Collaborated with content and marketing teams to confirm design compliance with brand guidelines.
- Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
- Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and manage project milestones.
- Utilized typography techniques to create compelling designs.
- Developed graphics and visual content for social media campaigns.
- Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
Designer
Yuan Associates
09.2011 - 09.2016
- Assist Creative Director in projects
- Work with copywriters and digital team
- Conceptualizing ideas and design strategy
- Done branding, print advertising, digital advertising, marketing collaterals
- Work on projects with government sector, banks, telco, car industry, MNC etc.
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Developed innovative design concepts for improved brand recognition and customer engagement.
- Produced high-quality mockups for client approval during the iterative design process, saving time on revisions later down the line.
- Used Adobe Creative Suite to edit images for use in marketing materials and website content.
- Guaranteed designs adhere to company brand standards and guidelines.
Graphic Designer cum Event Executive
Singapore Exhibition Services
10.2008 - 07.2009
- In-charge of designing marketing collaterals, such as on-site design, bus-stop ads, posters and event’s peripherals
- Handle company’s and event branding
- Assist Project Director in overseeing event process
- Managing operation and collaboration with partners for the event
- Work with sponsors in branding and managing marketing strategy
- Responsible for operational and administrative matters for event
- Responsible for in-house operational and administrative matters
- Work on Video Games Live concert.
Designer cum Event Coordinator
Sixty-Nine
08.2006 - 03.2008
- In-charged of designing marketing collaterals
- Handle company’s brand and identity
- Assist Managing Director in coordinating and planning of event
- Take charge of operation and collaboration with partners for events
- Work with sponsors on planning and managing brand, as well as managing above-the-line and below-the-line target
- Managing operational and administrative matters for event
- Work with printers, suppliers and carpenters.
Freelance Designer
01.2006 - 06.2006
- Designing marketing collaterals
- Branding
- Work with printers.
Education
Bachelor in Communication Design -
Swinburne University of Technology
01.2011
Diploma in Digital Media Design -
Nanyang Polytechnic
01.2003
Cambridge GCE “O”Level -
St Gabriel’s Secondary School
01.1999
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop (MAC and PC)
- Adobe Illustrator (MAC and PC)
- Adobe InDesign (MAC and PC)
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge in Dreamweaver, Flash, 3D Studio Max and Adobe Premiere
- Class 3 driving license
- Military Class 3 & 4 license
- Military boat license
- Print design
- Presentation Design
- Brand identity design
- Layout Design
- Digital illustration
- Adobe Creative Suite
Availability
Available anytime
Quote
My goal is to make visually appealing stuff, i think the deserved good visual graphic
Expected Salary
$4,500
NS status
NSman
Personal Information
- Age: 41
- Salary: $4,200
- Ethnicity: Chinese
- Date of Birth: 12/24/82
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Singaporean
- Marital Status: Married
Nric
S8242238B
Employment status
Unemployed
References
- Chua Buck Cheng, Operation Director, Singapore Exhibition Services, chua@ses.com
- Kirk Goh, Art Director, Yuan Associates Pte Ltd, flux_art@yahoo.com
- Irene Teo, Senior Regional Director - Human Resources & Facilities Management, Cengage Asia Pte Ltd, irene.teo@cengage.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Design, Art and Culture – Only by understanding art and culture, you can understand design
- Soccer, Basketball and other sports – Soccer is my passion; basketball was my first love, and love all sorts of sports
- Film, Music and History – Well, who doesn’t love movies and music, but of course, dream of making either. History fascinate me as I m always curious of the past and unknown
Likes reading Manga, into Anime, and a huge Football fan
Have read almost every popular manga there is. Anime is my go to, together with movies, feel they tell a lot more unique stories then western shows. Also a big football fan, will be into any football news there is going on.
Timeline
Senior Graphic Designer
Cengage Asia Pte Ltd
10.2016 - 05.2021
Designer
Yuan Associates
09.2011 - 09.2016
Graphic Designer cum Event Executive
Singapore Exhibition Services
10.2008 - 07.2009
Designer cum Event Coordinator
Sixty-Nine
08.2006 - 03.2008
Freelance Designer
01.2006 - 06.2006
Bachelor in Communication Design -
Swinburne University of Technology
Diploma in Digital Media Design -
Nanyang Polytechnic
Cambridge GCE “O”Level -
St Gabriel’s Secondary School
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