The Site of Justin Theng - Senior Art Director
Biography - A history of ideas
"A great art director solves concept, and sometimes complex, problems for the client, account service, production and most importantly the CD. Justin not only solves problems for all of the above, he has the unique ability to see them coming. His thorough Adobe Suite/technical skills and big idea mind make him an easy sell for any recruiter. I met Justin (a few moons ago) when he stepped off the Award School podium with a fancy ribbon in his hand. He’s not only one of the most intelligent and talented creatives I’ve had the pleasure of working with, he is one of the most ethical. He’s a listener, a teacher, a negotiator, a technologist and a brilliant media neutral Art Director. If I was daft enough to have my own agency, I would hire him in a heart beat."
- Alma Kettles, Creative Recruitment Consultant at the iGroup
- Alma Kettles, Creative Recruitment Consultant at the iGroup
Employment
DDB Sydney (Senior Art Director) March 2010 - Present
The Campaign Palace (Art Director) April 2008 - August 2009
Three Drunk Monkeys (Digital Art Director) March 2007 - April 2008
Blitz Magazine (Head Designer) October 2005 - October 2006
The UNSW Source (Designer) October 2005 - October 2006
Idiom Design (Web & Interior Design) October 2004-2005
DDB Sydney (Senior Art Director) March 2010 - Present
- Responsible for creative in through-the-line campaigns spanning TV, digital, experiential, print and outdoor.
- Clients: McDonald's, Telstra, Arnotts, NSW Police and Red Cross.
The Campaign Palace (Art Director) April 2008 - August 2009
- Responsible for creative in through-the-line campaigns spanning TV, digital, experiential, print and outdoor.
- Won RSVP business
- Won RSVP-MyType Business
- Won Bonds Point of Sale business
- Hutchison 3 campaign broke the sales record for the company. Selected for 'Shots Reel 2009', won Silver Lotus for cinematography at Adfest 2009 & featured by Luerzer's Archive.
- RSVP 'Hottest Tradie' campaign won best of category internationally at The Internet Advertising Awards (IAC)
- Clients: Bonds, Hestia, RSCPA, Meat & Livestock Australia, RSVP,
Dominos, Hutchison 3, Cancer Council, Sheridan and Panasonic.
Three Drunk Monkeys (Digital Art Director) March 2007 - April 2008
Blitz Magazine (Head Designer) October 2005 - October 2006
- Redesigned publication layout and style guide
The UNSW Source (Designer) October 2005 - October 2006
- Designed advertising, flyers, posters & brochures for events and client venues.
Idiom Design (Web & Interior Design) October 2004-2005
- Designed agency website and online portfolio.
- Draughts for high profile building developments in Kings Street Wharf
- Residential and Commercial Interior Design for premier locations
- Mood Boards and Renderings for Proposals
Education
University of NSW College of Fine Arts - Bachelor of Design 2006
AWARD School - 2006
AWARD Supercraft
United World College of South East Asia
University of NSW College of Fine Arts - Bachelor of Design 2006
AWARD School - 2006
- Won 2nd Place
- Mentored by Leo Burnett and Euro RSCG. View samples: Smint,
Pajero, Tourism Australia - Sited in Campaign Brief graduation article.
AWARD Supercraft
- Won 2nd Place in 2006
- View samples 1 2 3
United World College of South East Asia
- Awarded International Baccalaureate Diploma in 2001
- School founded by Nelson Mandela
- Training and education centered around global concerns
Freelance
DDB Sydney
ALSOF Publishing
DDB Sydney
- Art Direction on McDonald's, Volkswagen and Telstra accounts
ALSOF Publishing
- Art Director, author, illustrator
Computer Proficiency
Web: Flash CS3, Swish Max , Dreamweaver CS3, Fireworks CS3
Desktop Publishing: Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Microsoft Works
Graphics: InDesign CS3Photoshop CS3, Illustrator CS3
Digital Media: I-Movie, Macromedia Director
Web: Flash CS3, Swish Max , Dreamweaver CS3, Fireworks CS3
Desktop Publishing: Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Microsoft Works
Graphics: InDesign CS3Photoshop CS3, Illustrator CS3
Digital Media: I-Movie, Macromedia Director
Skills
Painting, retouching, photography, dancing, illustration, guitar, piano, drums
Travel and Languages
Countries Lived
Malaysia, Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore
Spoken Languages
English, Indonesian, French (written), Malay