Shawn Griffin
Shawn P Griffin Creative Services / Freelance Photographer, Designer, Copy Writer, and Social Media ConsultantHong Kong
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Shawn Griffin
Shawn P Griffin Creative Services / Freelance Photographer, Designer, Copy Writer, and Social Media Consultant
Photographer, Designer, Copy Writer
Originally from St.Louis, Missouri, I am a Hong Kong based Creative, Photographer, and Social Media Marketer. After completing my MFA in Photography at SCAD in Hong Kong, I have directed career developing content for major brands including Devialet, Kate Spade, Nestle, AMEX, Prudential, and Lululemon.
Ambition
In the future
My ambition is to create works both visually and written that engage, inform, and emotionally impact those who view them.
Shawn P Griffin Creative Services7 years
Freelance Photographer, Designer, Copy Writer, and Social Media ConsultantPresent
- Present
Consult with clients on creative directions for advertising pitches, social media content, and branding. Style and produce photo shoots for a range of clients and uses ranging from social media content to create fashion editorials.
- The Pandora Box Collection for Laurine Watches (Photographer)
Produced product photography for Laurine Watches "Pandora Box" collection.
- Puppets and Marionettes for Villa Noaielle Hyéres Festival (Photographer)
Photographer for fashion designer Thomas Chu to support his collection's entry into the Villa Noaielle Hyéres Festival.
- Out in Hong Kong Tennis Open (Photographer)
Sports photographer for the 2017 Out in Hong Kong Tennis Tournament.
- Flow Fashion (Photographer)
Photographed the premiere lookbook and campaign imagery for Hong Kong fashion brand, Flow.
Song Saa Resorts1 year
Content & Digital Manager
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Create content for digital media, social media, and website usage. Plan and implement social media direction and manage social accounts. Manage visual direction of the company website and online presence. Manage and control artistic assets. Coordinate with photographers and social media influencers for new content shot on site.
racked.comDevialet5 months
Artistic Coordinator (APAC)
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Contracted basis: Concepted localized brand material. Work with the international office to create new campaigns for Asia Pacific region. Design ad assets for print, web, and installation. Assist in managing local social media. Liaise with the production team and local production companies for printing and quality control. English copywriting.
- Girl is on Fire (Photographer)
Photographed the fashion editorial "Girl is on Fire" for Joyce Group's web publication.
- Deep Waters (Photographer)
Photographed the fashion editorial "Deep Waters" for Joyce Group's web publication.
Ogilvy & Mather3 years
Digital Content Specialist
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Manage and create visual content and copy for client's social media presence. Manage brands' social media pages with a focus on luxury and fashion brands. Concept and create visuals and materials for pitching and training. Film events and training assets. Photograph, film, illustrate, and concept visual assets for clients (web and print).
Savannah College of Art and Design
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Photography
Thesis project: The Church of Fashion Religious Iconography in Fashion Marketing and its Effect on Psychology and Sales. Teachers Assistant for Modern Art History course Tutored for Vision First Refugee Services as a representative of the SCAD Photography Department
theloophk.comSavannah College of Art and Design1 year
Photographic Technology Assistant(Intern)
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Perform maintenance tasks for photographic equipment, printers, and darkroom chemicals. Troubleshoot issues with equipment. Photograph special events for the campus.
Teachers Assistant(Intern)
Grading papers, planning lectures, and mediating topic-driven discussion.
Target8 years
Team Trainer(Intern)
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Trained team members in front-end sales, cashiering, guest service, sales floor, electronics, Starbucks, Target Cafe, and Signage. Worked only during college holidays from 2012- 2014.
Vision First Refugee Services4 months
Photography Tutor(Intern)
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Tutor refugees in simple camera techniques and processing. Taught basic computer skills and minor English tutoring.
Truman State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Visual Communications
Truman State American Institute for Graphic Artists PRISM (Gay/ Straight Alliance Program) National Educators Association
TBWA3 months
Intern
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Assisted with idea generation f or ad campaigns and commercials for Chinese divisions of American companies (Skittles, Absolute, Pepsi). Created mock ups for event fixtures (Maybelline Beijing Fashion Show, Uniliver Conference)
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Accomplishments / Portfolio
Awards and Certifications
言語
- English - Native
- Japanese - Conversational