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simonhor
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About Me

Hello there! I'm excited to share a bit about myself—I'm a seasoned designer with over 20 years of experience diving deep into the worlds of advertising and event management. Along the way, I've become quite the expert in Graphic Design and Event Management, both online and offline, crafting projects that truly connect with audiences.

My journey in design has been fueled by a burning passion for creativity and a constant pursuit of excellence. I love blending fresh ideas with a keen eye for detail, always aiming to surpass client expectations. Collaboration is where I thrive best, drawing from diverse viewpoints to achieve the best possible results.

In today's ever-changing landscape, keeping up with design trends is key. With years in the industry, I've developed a keen sense for emerging aesthetics and branding techniques. Using cutting-edge technology, like AI tools, I create designs that not only catch the eye but also strategically align with business goals, helping brands stand out in competitive markets.

Currently, I run my own design studio remotely, working closely with a dynamic team. From brainstorming to final touches, I cover the entire design process, ensuring everything fits together seamlessly. Whether it's Adobe Creative Suite or the latest AI software, I'm skilled in delivering top-notch designs tailored to any need.

My design journey has taken me through various industries, giving me valuable insights into different audiences and market trends. Whether it's crafting visual stories or shaping brand identities, I tackle each project with enthusiasm and a strategic mindset.

I'd love to connect and see how we can work together to elevate your brand with some truly captivating design solutions!

Achievement :

2012 - Advertising + Marketing Agency of The Year Awards.
•Awarded : EVENT MARKETING AGENCY OF THE YEAR
•Effort: Team player / creative / Concept.

2010 - IPCC MSC (Multimedia Super Corridor Malaysia)
• Top 10 winner for mobile games apps categories.

2009 - Malaysia iPhone 3Gs Launching
• Handling the Concept/design & on ground event.
• Client : Digi Malaysia Telco (Malaysia)

2007 - Spring Fair International (Birmingham, London)
• Exhibit of festival decoration products design.
• Client : Festive Ltd. (UK)

Current Status

Self Employed

Language

Spoken

Chinese (Cantonese)
Chinese (Mandarin)
English
Malay

Written

English
Malay
Chinese (Cantonese)
Chinese (Mandarin)

Working Experience

1 Jan, 2019 - Current

Creative Solutions Partner

EC Elastic Concept, Kuala Lumpur

Company Type

SME

Position

Director

Specification

Art & Creative

Roles

Art Director

Company Overview: An Above & Below-the-Line Design House, Event, Digital
Content, AI Design Solution.
• Spearhead conceptualization, design, and execution of creative solutions across digital
content, AI design, event collateral, and above & below-the-line advertising for diverse
industries.
• Provide strategic art direction and visual storytelling, ensuring all creative outputs align
with client objectives, brand identity, and market positioning.
• Oversee and manage end-to-end event design and execution, from ideation to on-site
setup, ensuring seamless brand experiences at Clean Energy Summits, Food & Beverage
Exhibitions, Home Exhibitions, Run & Obstacle Events, and Auto Shows.
• Develop and implement AI-driven design strategies, integrating emerging technologies to
enhance digital and print collateral for social media, branding, and event marketing.
• Cultivate and expand client relationships, actively driving business development to
onboard new accounts in automobile, hospitality, F&B, and exhibition sectors.
• Lead a remote creative team, managing workload distribution, production schedules,
and quality control, ensuring all deliverables meet timelines and budgets without
compromising design excellence.
• Create compelling digital and print assets, optimizing branding across platforms to
enhance engagement and visibility for clients.
• Inspire and mentor designers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and
excellence, while keeping up with industry trends and best practices.
• Craft flexible and impactful multi-platform creative solutions, helping brands resonate with their target audiences and make a lasting impression.

1 Jan, 2015 - 1 Jan, 2019

Creative Director

Empire Asia Events Marketing Sdn.Bhd, Subang Jaya

Company Type

SME

Position

Creative Director

Specification

Art & Creative

Roles

Creative Director

Company Overview: An Event and Exhibition agency
• Lead the creative vision for all event and exhibition projects, ensuring brand consistency, innovative design solutions, and alignment with client goals.
• Oversee the end-to-end creative production process, from concept development to execution, including event branding, booth designs, digital assets, and promotional materials.
• Conceptualize and execute compelling visual designs while coordinating events across diverse industries, including Banking Exhibitions, Health Expos, Home Exhibitions, and Concerts, ensuring a seamless and immersive brand experience.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—event planners, project managers, and production teams—to integrate creative direction seamlessly into event strategies while balancing client expectations, budgets, and timelines.
• Spearhead the development of marketing and promotional strategies, crafting compelling event collaterals such as banners, brochures, digital screens, social media visuals, and interactive displays to maximize audience engagement.
• Coordinate and supervise the execution of creative elements on-site, ensuring proper event setup, booth installation, and branding application to maintain visual integrity.
• Provide strategic creative leadership in client presentations and meetings, transforming briefs into innovative and commercially viable event concepts that drive brand visibility.
• Lead a team of designers, fostering creativity and efficiency while managing workloads, mentoring talent, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality event and exhibition assets.
• Collaborate with digital marketing teams to create cohesive multi-platform campaigns that enhance event reach, including social media content, video production, and motion graphics.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies in event design and experiential marketing, integrating new creative approaches that elevate brand storytelling.

1 Jan, 2010 - 1 Jan, 2015

Senior Art Director

In2 Marketing & Consulting Sdn Bhd, Sri Hartamas

Company Type

SME

Position

Art Director

Specification

Art & Creative

Roles

Art Director

Company Overview: An Event and Digital Marketing Agency
• Lead the creative vision for all event, digital, and marketing projects, ensuring brand consistency, innovative storytelling, and high-impact visual experiences across multiple platforms.
• Oversee the entire creative production process, from concept development to final execution, including event branding, digital assets, experiential activations, and promotional materials.
• Develop engaging visual concepts for a diverse range of clients, including International Digital product brands, property developers, beauty brands, automotive companies, restaurants, cafés and etc.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams—event planners, marketers, content strategists, and production teams—to develop cohesive event experiences that drive engagement and brand awareness.
• Spearhead the creation of marketing collaterals such as event signage, booth designs, social media content, video graphics, and interactive digital displays, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
• Direct and coordinate event setup, including branding applications, stage designs, experiential zones, and environmental graphics to create immersive brand experiences.
• Serve as the creative lead on multi-platform campaigns, ensuring seamless execution across print, digital, video, and event spaces.
• Manage and mentor a team of designers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment while ensuring efficient workflow and timely project delivery.
• Provide hands-on art direction and feedback, refining designs based on client and stakeholder input while maintaining creative excellence.
• Establish realistic project timelines and scopes, allocating resources effectively to optimize efficiency while adhering to client budgets and agency standards.
• Present creative concepts and strategies to clients, translating briefs into compelling, commercially viable design solutions that enhance brand presence.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and digital innovations to push creative boundaries and keep the agency’s work competitive.

1 Jan, 2007 - 1 Jan, 2010

Art Director

The Big Red Button Sdn. Bhd, Malaysia, Petaling Jaya

Company Type

SME

Position

Art Director

Specification

Art & Creative

Roles

Art Director

Company Overview: An Above & Below-the-Line Advertising Agency
• Lead conceptual and art direction for ATL, BTL, and digital advertising campaigns, ensuring alignment with client goals, brand identity, and strategic objectives.
• Oversee the creative production process, from concept development to final execution, ensuring all visual materials maintain high design standards and brand consistency.
• Develop engaging visual concepts for a diverse range of clients, including property developers, beauty brands, automotive companies, restaurants, cafés and etc.
• Supervise and mentor creative teams, providing guidance and direction to designers, copywriters, and production teams to ensure seamless execution across all media.
• Develop high-impact advertising collateral, including print, digital, outdoor, and experiential marketing materials, enhancing brand presence across various touchpoints.
• Establish and enforce brand identity guidelines for events and campaigns, creating a cohesive visual language across ATL, BTL, and digital platforms.
• Coordinate with external agencies, vendors, and in-house teams to ensure smooth execution of creative projects, from initial concepts to production and delivery.
• Direct and oversee photo shoots, video productions, and event visuals, ensuring all assets align with the creative vision and meet client expectations.
• Manage event setup coordination, overseeing branding applications, booth designs, stage visuals, and environmental graphics to create immersive brand experiences.
• Plan and manage timelines and resources, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within budget while maintaining the highest creative quality.
• Implement cross-channel advertising strategies, integrating ATL campaigns such as TV, radio, and print with BTL activations, digital campaigns, and experiential marketing.
• Maintain a strong focus on innovation and industry trends, continuously pushing creative boundaries to produce compelling and market-relevant advertising campaigns.

1 Jan, 2004 - 1 Jan, 2007

Junior Art Director

DBS Specialist Sdn. Bhd, kuala lumpur

Company Type

SME

Position

Junior Art Director

Specification

Art & Creative

Roles

Art Director

Company Overview: A Product, Packaging and Advertising Agency
• Collaborated with senior art directors and creative teams to develop packaging, product designs, and advertising materials that align with international brand strategies.
• Designed and developed packaging concepts for global brands such as Walmart, Brightstar, Tesco, and Makro Hypermart, ensuring high-quality, market-ready product presentation.
• Traveled overseas to meet with manufacturers and oversee production processes, ensuring design accuracy, material quality, and packaging integrity from concept to final execution.
• Represented the agency at Spring Fair International in Birmingham, London, showcasing innovative packaging and product designs to international buyers and industry leaders.
• Produced marker renderings, digital mockups, and prototype visuals to effectively communicate design concepts during client presentations and internal reviews.
• Created marketing and promotional materials for product launches, aligning advertising designs with packaging aesthetics to ensure cohesive branding.
• Adapted designs for multi-platform use, including print, digital, and in-store displays, ensuring brand consistency and effective visual communication.
• Assisted in the development of brand guidelines, ensuring consistent application of design elements across various packaging and advertising projects.

1 Jan, 2002 - 1 Jan, 2004

Senior Graphic Designer

The Millenium creative Box Sdn. Bhd, kuala lumpur

Company Type

SME

Position

Junior

Specification

Art & Creative

Roles

Graphics Designer

Company Overview: An Above & Below-the-Line Advertising Agency
• Lead the design and execution of creative projects across ATL (Above-the-Line) and BTL (Below-the-Line) advertising, ensuring brand consistency and impactful storytelling.
• Develop engaging visual concepts for a diverse range of clients, including property developers, beauty brands, automotive companies, restaurants, cafés and etc.
• Oversee the end-to-end design process, from concept development to final artwork production, for print, digital, and outdoor advertising materials.
• Collaborate with account managers, copywriters, and marketing teams to strategically align design solutions with client objectives and campaign goals.
• Ensure high-quality production standards by liaising with printers, vendors, and suppliers, maintaining accuracy in color, typography, and layout execution.
• Adapt and optimize designs for various platforms, including social media, websites, billboards, brochures, packaging, and in-store displays.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, incorporating modern design techniques, AI-assisted tools, and emerging marketing strategies into creative projects.

1 Jan, 1999 - 1 Jan, 2002

Graphic Designer

RSH Sports (M)Sdn Bhd, Petaling Jaya

Company Type

Public Listed Company

Position

Junior

Specification

Fashion

Roles

Fashion Graphic Designer

Company Overview: In-house International Sport Wears Company
• Conceptualize, design, and execute retail window displays for global sports brands, including REEBOK, NIKE, ADIDAS, SPEEDO, GREY NORMAN, NAUTICA, MIZUNO, ASICS, KAPPA, PUMA, and UMBRO.
• Develop creative display elements, handcrafted props, posters, and typography to enhance in-store visual merchandising and brand storytelling.
• Travel for retail store setups, ensuring consistency in visual merchandising strategies across multiple locations.
• Collaborate closely with sales teams and marketing departments to align creative concepts with promotional campaigns and seasonal collections.
• Lead brainstorming sessions with the design team and store managers to develop engaging and innovative retail display concepts.
• Manage the end-to-end production of print and display materials, ensuring high-quality execution from initial concept to final installation.
• Work with printers, suppliers, and vendors to oversee the production of large-format visuals, in-store posters, and promotional materials.
• Stay updated on trends in retail design and sports branding, continuously enhancing store aesthetics to attract customers and drive sales.

Education

Other

Major in Advertising/Graphic Design

Diploma

Art/Design/Creative/Multimedia

1 Jan, 1997 - 12 Dec, 1999

Awards

Advertising + Marketing Agency of The Year Awards.

Team player / creative / Concept

EVENT MARKETING AGENCY OF THE YEAR

1 Jan, 2012

Top 10 winners mobile games categories.

mobile game concept ideas

IPCC MSC (Multimedia Super Corridor Malaysia)

1 Jan, 2010

Spring Fair International (Birmingham, London)

Exhibit on packaging design and catalogue.

Selected design

1 Jan, 2007

Skill Sets

Branding Strategies
Logo
Brand Design
Advertising
Banner
Brochure
Billboard
Bunting
Cover
Concept Visual

Tools & Software

Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Microsoft Office
Adobe Acrobat
Google SketchUp
Microsoft Excel

Experienced Industry

Advertising & Media
Alcohol
Arts & creative design
Beauty, Salon & Fitness
Computers, IT and Electronics
Corporate & Business
Events
Fashion
Food & Beverages
Manufacturing / Production
Marketing
Printing & Publishing
Retail / Merchandise
Shopping
Sports

Additional Information

Owns Transportation

Yes

Owns Laptop

Yes

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