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simonhor
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About Me

I am a creative professional with over 20 years of experience in design, branding, advertising, events and AI driven visual solutions. I support companies remotely through creative direction, strategic design and clear visual communication. Through Elastic Concept, I work with brands that need reliable creative support for ongoing work or project based initiatives. I integrate smoothly with teams, contribute ideas and deliver purposeful, well crafted solutions. I am open to remote roles, long term collaborations or retainer based creative support where I can bring experience, adaptability and strong design leadership to help teams create with confidence.

Current Status

Self Employed

Language

Spoken

Chinese (Cantonese)
Chinese (Mandarin)
English
Malay

Written

English
Malay
Chinese (Cantonese)
Chinese (Mandarin)

Working Experience

1 Sep, 2019 - Current

Creative Solutions Partner

EC Elastic Concept, Kuala Lumpur

Company Type

SME

Position

Director

Specification

Art & Creative

Roles

Art Director

A creative practice providing design, branding, digital content and AI-driven solutions for companies seeking flexible remote creative support.

• Provide remote creative support to companies requiring ongoing or project-based design, branding and visual communication expertise.
• Lead conceptualization, design and execution of creative solutions across digital content, branding, AI-enhanced visuals, event collateral and advertising.
• Deliver strategic art direction and visual storytelling to ensure all creative work meets client objectives and strengthens brand positioning.
• Manage end-to-end event design for summits, exhibitions and brand activations, covering ideation, visual systems and on-site creative execution.
• Implement AI-driven design workflows to enhance productivity and elevate visual output across social media, print and digital platforms.
• Collaborate remotely with clients in automotive, hospitality, F&B and exhibition sectors, supporting their long-term creative and marketing needs.
• Guide and coordinate a remote creative team, overseeing timelines, workloads and quality standards for consistent execution.
• Produce multi-platform digital and print assets that improve brand visibility and audience engagement.
• Mentor designers and foster a collaborative environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

1 May, 2015 - 1 Aug, 2019

Creative Director

Empire Asia Events Marketing Sdn.Bhd, Subang Jaya

Company Type

SME

Position

Creative Director

Specification

Art & Creative

Roles

Creative Director

Event and exhibition agency serving a wide range of corporate clients.

• Led creative vision and strategy for event branding, exhibition design and marketing campaigns.
• Directed the full creative production process from concept to execution across on-ground events, digital assets and promotional materials.
• Collaborated with event planners, project managers and production teams to deliver cohesive and immersive brand experiences.
• Coordinated event setup, booth installations and branding applications to ensure visual consistency and high-quality execution.
• Developed multi-platform marketing materials including banners, brochures, digital screens and social media content.
• Presented creative concepts to clients, transforming briefs into commercially viable visual solutions.
• Managed and mentored design teams, ensuring efficient workflow and timely delivery.

1 Jan, 2011 - 1 Apr, 2015

Senior Art Director

In2 Marketing & Consulting Sdn Bhd, Sri Hartamas

Company Type

SME

Position

Art Director

Specification

Art & Creative

Roles

Art Director

Event and digital marketing agency working across multiple industries.

• Led creative storytelling and design execution for event, digital and marketing campaigns.
• Developed brand-driven concepts for clients in tech, property, beauty, automotive, hospitality and lifestyle sectors.
• Oversaw event visual systems, booth design, digital content, video graphics and experiential activations.
• Directed on-site creative execution including stage visuals, environmental graphics and branding applications.
• Managed design teams and project timelines to ensure delivery of high-quality work.
• Collaborated with internal teams to produce impactful multi-platform campaigns.

1 Jan, 2008 - 1 Dec, 2010

Art Director

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

Company Type

SME

Position

Art Director

Specification

Art & Creative

Roles

Art Director

Above-the-line, below-the-line and digital advertising agency.

• Directed conceptual development and design execution across advertising campaigns and brand visuals.
• Developed creative concepts for property developers, beauty brands, automotive clients and lifestyle brands.
• Guided designers and production teams to maintain cohesive visual output across media platforms.
• Managed event visuals, photo shoots, video productions and branding installations.
• Oversaw timelines, resources and quality control for campaign rollouts.

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

Product, packaging and advertising agency.

• Designed packaging and product concepts for international retail brands including Walmart, Brightstar, Tesco and Makro Hypermart.
• Participated in overseas production coordination to ensure design accuracy and quality.
• Presented product and packaging designs at Spring Fair International in Birmingham.
• Produced marketing materials and visual assets aligned with brand guidelines.

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

Advertising agency specializing in ATL and BTL campaigns.

• Designed creative solutions for print, digital, outdoor and promotional materials.
• Collaborated with marketing teams on campaign development and brand rollouts.
• Ensured high-quality production standards across vendors and suppliers.

1 Jan, 1999 - 1 Dec, 2001

Graphic Designer

RSH Sports (M)Sdn Bhd, Petaling Jaya

Company Type

Public Listed Company

Position

Junior

Specification

Fashion

Roles

Fashion Graphic Designer

International sportswear retail company.

• Designed retail window displays, promotional visuals and in-store merchandising elements.
• Worked across brands including Reebok, Nike, Adidas, Speedo, Nautica, Mizuno, Kappa and Umbro.
• Supported store setups and ensured consistent brand presentation across locations.

Education

Kuala Lumpur Of Art

Major in Advertising/Graphic Design

Diploma

Art/Design/Creative/Multimedia

1 Jan, 1997 - 12 Dec, 1999

AI Nusantara

Major in Cohort 8 in Gen Ai Application in Design & Marketing

Certificate

Art/Design/Creative/Multimedia

1 Apr, 2024 - 1 Apr, 2024

Academy Of Artificial Intelligence

Major in AI Certificate Of Achievement

Certificate

Art/Design/Creative/Multimedia

1 May, 2024 - 1 May, 2024

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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