ASIA-PACIFIC – SINGAPORE, MARCH 1, 2011 – BBDO/Proximity Singapore, an Omnicom company, announces a number of new digital hires.
Richard Tan, formerly at Ate Media, joins as Interactive Designer Art Director. His client experience includes Discovery/Samsung, Citibank, StarHub, Singapore Tourism Board, Vertu, Panasonic, and Miele. Richard is proficient in Maya 3D animation software, as well as being an excellent illustrator.
Jessica Novellia Ng, also an Interactive Designer, graduated from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and completed a summer programme at Singapore-Massachusetts Institute of Technology Gambit Game Lab. Says ECD Jonathan Teo, "I have been speaking to Jessica for some time now. Her taste in color and composition makes everything she touches a work of art. She is one of the best young designers I have come across."
Jeroel Leyble has joined the agency as a Digital Artist/Visualiser. A talented youngster, his work is both organic and highly impactful. Jeroel will be working with clients such as SingTel, Fonterra, J&J, and P&G.
Finally, there is Joanne Chow, an Integrated Copywriter who has worked with BBDO/Proximity Malaysia. Joanne is a highly awarded creative with experience on accounts such as Mini, HP, Drypers, Pepsi, Gillette, Anmum, Toyota, Microsoft, and M&Ms.
"It is a key objective of ours to build the best digital team in the market," says Teo. "It’s a step-by-step process but one that is helped by having one of the best creative reputations and client lists."
