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SUO CHEUNG

SUO CHEUNG

Toronto,ON

Summary

With 10+ years of Creative and Art Director experience in leading award-winning companies like Grey, Leo Burnett and VML with well-known clients like P&G, Colgate, HSBC and American Tourister, proven skills in creating impactful design, advertising campaigns, pitching and social media projects, combined with a passion for modern advertising trends. Previously, at Geometry Global, contributed to regional campaigns of Colgate that demanded innovative thinking and a keen understanding of diverse markets. At the core, driven by a mission to merge aesthetics with functionality, ensuring every project captivates and achieves strategic goals seeking to align with the client's vision and values while bringing bold ideas, and dynamic perspectives to the team.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Art Director (Part Time)

Nekotrix Toronto
01.2024 - Current
  • Established company branding identity including logo, guidelines, and brand identity
  • Build in-house social media content (TikTok, IG, Facebook) increased by 10% followers
  • Crafting print ads with engaging ideas, leaflet design
  • Exercised and demonstrated use and mastery of elements of design to meet goals

Associate Creative Director

Geometry Global
06.2020 - 05.2021

Client: Colgate

  • Managed team of 2 creatives to develop good creative and art direction
  • Build social media content (TikTok, IG, Facebook) with e-commerce, motion graphics and UI design
  • Succeed in Colgate#smilestrong campaign with engaging concept, which led to 20% increase in followers
  • Established strong client relationships through clear communication, understanding of goals, and delivering on expectations.

Freelance Associate Creative Director

Multiple Companies
07.2018 - 05.2020

Clients: American Tourister, MTR, Bank of China

  • Built social content and art direction for American Tourister, Friso Prestige
  • Built Digital Key Visual Library with 100+ digital assets for HSBC
  • Refined creative processes for efficient workflow management, reducing production timelines while maintaining quality standards.
  • Improved client satisfaction with creative solutions tailored to meet unique business objectives

Associate Creative Director

DDB Group
10.2017 - 06.2018

Client: Smartone, AIA, Tak Chun Casino

  • New client Won-Tak Chun Casino.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work within budget constraints
  • Develop 5Gs Campaign for Smartone by raising branding and 15% sales
  • Build AIA's photo library with leading shooting and crafting print ads

Senior Art Director

Grey Group
01.2016 - 07.2017

Client: HSBC, Hong Kong Tourism Board, P&G

  • Won pitching new client - Alto Residence.
  • Managed team of 3 creatives to deliver outstanding work including shooting, crafting print ads, logos and brand identity development
  • Built creative and digital campaigns for P&G with appreciated art direction
  • Conceptualized Rugby 7 Digital Installation for Hong Kong Tourism Board
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors successfully which resulted in favorable terms for both parties involved

Senior Art Director

Vibegg Advertising Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2015

Client: Medilase SkinCare, Wilson Communications

  • Conceptualized "Woman Boss" Campaign for Medilase with client-appreciated art direction
  • Leading to raised brand image and increase of 200% in followers.
  • Re-brand Yu Wah Departmental Store with breakthrough concept and uplifted art direction
  • Directed photo shoots for print and digital media, reviewing each element against client standards and expectations

Senior Art Director

Leo Burnett
05.2011 - 09.2012

Clients: Rejoice, Samsung, Haagen Dazs, Ferrero Rocher

  • Led Ferrero Rocher Interactive Christmas Tree Installation increased sales by 10%
  • Contribute to Samsung "Kong' Girl" Viral - Beijing Digital Award
  • Built creative and art direction for Rejoice "Airport" Love story campaign
  • Maintained a high level of design quality across all projects, resulting in numerous industry awards and recognition

Art Director

Bates 141
03.2010 - 03.2011

Client: HSBC

  • Crafting print ads with engaging ideas, leaflet design, (Branding, Insurance, Advance) and assisting supervisor in rebranding HSBC with new art direction
  • Built up HSBC Insurance art direction, print ad, graphics, and direct mail design while gaining trusts of clients by raising branding image and 5% customers
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.

Education

Diploma - Video Design and Production

George Brown College
Toronto, ON

Bachelor's degree, (HONS) - Design

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong

Skills

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Creative Direction and Vision
  • Print design and illustration
  • Advertising Campaigns
  • Multimedia integration
  • Typography
  • Digital and Web Design
  • Motion graphics
  • Team building
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Client Presentation
  • Attention to Detail

Languages

  • English | Cantonese | Mandarin
  • Languages

    English
    Full Professional
    Chinese (Cantonese)
    Native or Bilingual
    Chinese (Mandarin)
    Professional Working

    Timeline

    Art Director (Part Time)

    Nekotrix Toronto
    01.2024 - Current

    Associate Creative Director

    Geometry Global
    06.2020 - 05.2021

    Freelance Associate Creative Director

    Multiple Companies
    07.2018 - 05.2020

    Associate Creative Director

    DDB Group
    10.2017 - 06.2018

    Senior Art Director

    Grey Group
    01.2016 - 07.2017

    Senior Art Director

    Vibegg Advertising Ltd
    01.2014 - 01.2015

    Senior Art Director

    Leo Burnett
    05.2011 - 09.2012

    Art Director

    Bates 141
    03.2010 - 03.2011

    Diploma - Video Design and Production

    George Brown College

    Bachelor's degree, (HONS) - Design

    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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