Weng Cheok Sio
Calgary,AB
Summary
Creative Graphic Designer with talent for developing unique custom artwork. Innovative approach to ideas and concept development. Offering 10 years of expertise overseeing individual projects and brand development.
Motion Graphic Designer skilled in creating and editing animations for smartphones, computers and television. Developed dynamic new ideas for advanced animations across multiple platforms. Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current trends and technology.
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelancer
Self-employment
Calgary, AB
01.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive marketing strategies to increase client base and revenue.
- Created content for various websites, blogs, and social media accounts.
- Edited video footage for multiple freelance projects.
- Designed logos, brochures, flyers, banners, and other promotional materials.
Seasonal Worker
UPS
Calgary, Alberta
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Communicated with customers to coordinate delivery times.
- Ensured all packages were properly labeled and sealed.
- Followed safety protocols when loading, unloading, driving, and delivering items.
- Delivered items to residential addresses within specified time frames.
- Checked and secured package loads before deliveries.
- Documented pickups and deliveries and submitted reports after shift.
Graphic Designer
Mega Global Marketing Ltd.
Richmond, BC
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Developed graphics and visual content for social media campaigns.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
- Created motion graphics and video content for websites and applications.
Senior Design Manager
Yu+co
Hong Kong
09.2014 - 10.2021
- Project management: Manage a creative team size of 6 to complete various projects (residential presentation center, promotion video, interactive presentation space), ensuring the quality and profitability of projects.
- Account executive: Presenting design concepts to clients and communicating client feedback to the creative team.
- Supplier management: Oversee the production process and communicate with different suppliers on behalf of the company.
- Mentoring and training: Organize training sessions to ensure continuous development of design skills of the team.
- Researched design trends, technology, and processes and directed the design team's work.
- Spearheaded design process to align with client specifications and budget.
- Appointed design consultants and encouraged performance according to deed and scope of service.
- Created detailed project briefs for the marketing team and monitored progress on projects.
Motion Director
M & C Toy Centre Ltd.
Hong Kong
04.2012 - 08.2014
- Project management: Oversee production of animated series "World Peacekeepers to ensure quality and efficiency of project
- Website: http://www.asiaanimation.net/television/world-peacekeepers
- Team coordination: Communicate with various departments (storyboard team, visual effect team, rendering team and modelling team) of company and coordinate production tasks of each production team
- Mentoring and training: Provide professional guidance and support to design and production teams
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
Motion Graphic Designer
M & C Toy Centre Ltd.
Hong Kong
06.2011 - 03.2012
- Animation design: Produce trailer for animated series "World Peacekeepers"
- Animation production: Work collaboratively with colleagues to design and produce layout, motion, and style of 2D/3D animation
- Familiarized other team members with modern advancements in animation and constantly changing technologies and techniques.
- Studied and maintained style guidelines while producing unique animation creations.
Graphic Designer/3D Animator
Screen Edge
Hong Kong
08.2007 - 04.2008
- Graphic design: Design and update advertising materials for clients, e.g., animations and logos
- Marketing: Design and develop digital marketing materials, e.g., website, social media graphics, and motion graphics
- Animation production: Design and develop motion design and 2D/3D animation design
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
University of The West of England
United Kingdom07.2010
Associate of Arts - Multimedia Design And Technology
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong03.2008
Associate of Arts - Digital Media
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education
Hong Kong06.2006
Skills
- GRAPHIC DESIGN MOTION GRAPHIC
- COLOR GRADING
- VIDEO SHOOTING
- VIDEO EDITION
- 2D/3D ANIMATION
- DIGITAL GRAPHIC
- ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
- ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
- ADOBE INDESIGN
- ADOBE AFTEREFFECT
- ADOBE LIGHTROOM
- ADOBE PREMIERE
- AUTODESK 3DMAX
- CINEMA 4D
- DAVINCI
- MEDIA ENCODER
- CANVA
Websites
Timeline
Freelancer
Self-employment
01.2024 - Current
Seasonal Worker
UPS
10.2023 - 01.2024
Graphic Designer
Mega Global Marketing Ltd.
05.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Design Manager
Yu+co
09.2014 - 10.2021
Motion Director
M & C Toy Centre Ltd.
04.2012 - 08.2014
Motion Graphic Designer
M & C Toy Centre Ltd.
06.2011 - 03.2012
Graphic Designer/3D Animator
Screen Edge
08.2007 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
University of The West of England
Associate of Arts - Multimedia Design And Technology
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Associate of Arts - Digital Media
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education
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