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rin wu

rin wu

Graphic Design | Visual Communication

Arts / Entertainment / Publishing

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About rin wu:

People who have worked with Rin have said that she is a patient leader, team player, focused, skilled and a lot of fun to work with. A results-driven Graphic Design leader with a career spanning Sports to Fitness, luxury Fashion to Food & Beverage, Medical Aesthetics and start-ups, Rin understands why design fails or succeeds: from established start-ups, brick and mortar to digital and concept to launch.

Over a decade in the creative world, Rin currently leads a team of creative junior to senior level designers and pioneered on product packaging, publication, marketing, corporate sales, franchisees & subsidiaries, operations and e-commerce projects. Her projects includes Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC), Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC) and Education Benefit Gala (Keynote speaker: Former US President Barack Obama).

Armed with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Graphic Design, Rin thrives on challenges, and constantly seeks avenues to stimulate her creative cells. Passionate about continuous learning, Rin integrates AI tools to enhance her design process and deliver innovative solutions. Life-long learning and CSR resonates with her personal values and she keeps it close to her heart.

Experience

Dec 2021 - Dec 2024 Assistant Design Manager
Jan 2020 - Nov 2021 Senior Graphic Designer
Bacha Coffee Pte Ltd
I helmed the strategic development of brand identity, product packaging, and visuals across global stores, ensuring alignment with the overarching brand direction. Control and plan creatives for Bacha Coffee Boutique, Coffee Room, Coffee Bar and Takeaway Coffee (30+ store openings across 14 regions). In charge of Brand Principal, Franchisees, Distributorships and E-commerces’ creative support across all regions and platforms.

I led the charge in spearheading the design development of BachaCoffee.com. Additionally, I fostered staff development through coaching, showcasing strong project management and communication skills. I offer visionary guidance while offering staff counselling to ensure optimal team performance.

  1. Led and coach junior and senior level designers on branding and campaigns
  2. Engage team in creative thinking projects, build strong teamwork & drive productivity.
  3. Collaborative Engagement in supporting and partnering with internal and external
  4. Incorporate business goals into departmental KPIs. Brief team on expectations and evaluate team progress. Review and report competencies every quarter on action plans and achievements.
  5. Create opportunities for professional growth through workshops, training sessions, and industry conferences, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.
  6. Articulate company’s strategy / vision by setting annual department goals for the team to achieve.
  7. Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies, encouraging the team to explore new design techniques and tools to enhance creativity and efficiency.
  8. Establish and refine design workflows and standards to ensure consistency, quality, and timely delivery of projects across all platforms and mediums.
     

Oct 2018 - Jan 2020 Senior Graphic Designer
Novena Global Lifecare
Create, design, execute and managed medical aesthetic design and other beauty brands (NOVU, Genesis and Equal Beauty). Redesigned the website UI/UX design and rebrand of product packaging. Served as the designer for the crafting the web and mobile site of Education Benefit Gala 2019, featuring keynote speaker President Barack Obama.

  1. Walk the talk, led by examples as a leader that hands-on with junior and freelance designers
  2. Identify opportunities and build mock up proposals to adopt and trial new way of display to unclutter the merchandise assortment and signages
  3. Led the ideation and pilot testing of projects aimed at fostering collaboration between medical professionals and beauty brands, with a focus on improving user interface and experience on web and mobile platforms in the medical aesthetics sector
     

Dec 2016 - Oct 2018 Graphic Designer
Luxury Ventures Pte Ltd (Valiram Group)
Handled Valiram Group corporate brand identity for domestic and travel retail. Appointed designer to handle creative assets and visual merchandising for exquisite timepieces, international eyewear, perfumes and cosmetics brands in Luxury Fashion Galleria (20 retail stores) at Resorts World Sentosa.

  1. Initiated and directed in seasonal Thematic window and walkway concept proposal to execution
  2. Maximise potential of pop-up stores, high-profile promotional area within company’s premises, and review music selection to elevate the customer experience
  3. Responsible for leading VM procurement policies, control and manage / approve VM budget and expenditures, Cost Saving initiatives
  4. Analyse sales data during store walks to feedback on merchandise assortment and display, inventory and fixture capacity control, customer engagement strategies
     

May 2014 - Dec 2016 Graphic Designer & Marketing
Fitness First Singapore Pte Ltd
Control and plan for Fitness First (17 clubs) and Gravity on all designs strategic budget. Designer for the luxury club, Gravity which made it’s global debut (2015) in Singapore.

  1. Led the rebrand 2.0 initiative to modernize the brand design and align with evolving brand direction
  2. Produced campaign visuals implemented across all markets, enhancing brand visibility and engagement
  3. Managed advertising and sponsorship budget projections in collaboration with business planning and the Head of Marketing

Education

Jan 2017 - Mar 2018 University of the West of England
Bachelor of Arts with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in Graphic Design

Jul 2007 - Jun 2010 Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
Diploma in Fashion Merchandising & Marketing

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