Bio
In 2006, a very dedicated Jay Wee swam over 9,000 miles from Singapore to NYC because he heard great things about Parsons School of Design. After graduating in 2 years from an accelerated program, he decided this experience was well worth the swim.
After two long naps and one cappuccino, Jay wasted no time and signed on board at JWT's head office in NY for an internship. From the internship he moved right onto a full time creative position, as you may have noticed Jay is not a fan of wasting time. Jay spent the next few years working on several inspiring JWT clients such as Kleenex, Schick, UbyKotex, Band Aid, Zyrtec, HSBC, Trident, etc.
He was also the Art Director for the breakthrough UbyKotex campaign. The UbyKotex work was recognized by several advertising trades as well as The New York Times. Mr. Jay Wee faces all clients with the same passion and determination that he did when facing the Pacific Ocean, even tampons.
Jay then boarded the TBWAChiatDay Pirate ship in 2011 as First Mate. He mends the cannons to ward off sea monsters and occasionally work on accounts like Jameson, Kahlua and Wheat Thins.
Jay is now with Figliulo & Partners because he enjoys working for advertising veteran Mark Figliulo and because Mark looks good in a blazer.
In his spare time Jay enjoys biking, photography and eating burritos. In case you are not inspired by Mr. Wee's capabilities thus far, he is also certified as a paramedic, a certification he received while serving in the Singapore Army. Yes he could save your life, or do away with you, so be nice to him.
Also good to note, Mr. Wee is extremely modest, which is why he would not write his own bio.
*Bio Written By Alexis Reid
Resume
Education
2006 < 2008 - Parsons The New School For Design - B.A.of Fine Arts, Communication Design & Technology
2004 < 2006 - Singapore Armed Forces - School of Military Medicine, Paramedic Level 1
2000 < 2003 - Lasalle College Of The Arts - Advanced Diploma, Communication Design
Career
April 2016 - Present Day
Associate Creative Director
F&P (Figliulo&Partners), New York
Clients: Seabourn, AC Hotels, Macy's, Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs, Two Trees, IRC
April 2014 - March 2016
Senior Art Director
F&P (Figliulo&Partners), New York
Clients: Sprint, Virgin Atlantic, Yahoo, ConAgra Foods
December 2011 - April 2014
Senior Art Director
TBWA/Chiat/Day, New York
Clients: Absolut, Accenture, Jameson, Kahlua, Vonage, Wheat Thins
September 2008 - December 2011
Art Director
JWT (J. Walter Thompson), New York
Clients: Energizer Schick, Wilkinson Sword, EDGE, Kotex, Kleenex, Smirnoff, Zyrtec, HSBC, Nestle, Relight New York, etc.
June 2008 - August 2008
Intern Art Director
JWT (J. Walter Thompson), New York
April 2004 - August 2006
Combat Medic
Singapore Armed Forces
After 4 months of basic military training (boot camp) in the Singapre Army, I was vocationed as a combat medic. Under the wings of The School of Military Medicine I gained knowledge in military medicine and developed a paramedic skillset to be certified a Paramedic Level 1. For the remaining days in my military service, I served in the 8th Singapore Armoured Brigade assisting the medical officer in tactical oprations and daily runnings in the medical center.
May 2003 - March 2004
Graphic Designer
Premere Industries, Singapore
June 2001 – Jan 2002
Web Designer
Apexs Solutions, Singapore
Awards & Honors
Art Directors Club 2012 Bronze Cube – SUS After The Parade (Integrated Campaign)
One Show 2012 Merit – SUS After The Parade (Integrated Campaign)
Art Directors Club 2011 Bronze Cube – U by Kotex (Broadcast Media)
Clio Awards 2011 Bronze – U by Kotex (Television Campaign)
Effie Awards 2011 Bronze – U by Kotex
Communication Arts 2010 Award of Excellence for Television Commercial Series – U by Kotex
Cannes Lion 2010 Shortlist – U by Kotex
New York Times 2010 – UbyKotex TV & Print work featured as a full page article
Best Ads On TV 2010- Print Campaign for Kaytex featured
One Show 2008 Silver Pencil - Doritos (Advertising Print)
One Show Exhibition 2008 - Multiple works selected for Annual Exhibition
Adobe Design Achievement Awards 2008 Semi-finalist - Love & Ink (Browser-Based Design)
Adobe Design Achievement Awards 2008 Semi-finalist - Love & Ink (Animation)
Smile Faucet (A division of Stash) 2008 - Animation "Love & Ink" featured on UNDO DVD vol. 7
Crowbar Awards 2008 - 1 Bronze, 1 Finalist (Advertising Print)
Crowbar Awards 2008 - Bronze (Animation)
Cannes Future Lions 2008 - Shortlist
National Dean's List 2007 - Honors
Battle of The Bands 2006 - Band Finalist (Genre: Death Metal)
Singapore Military Innovative Project 2005 - Gold in best safety project
School of Military Medicine 2004 - Certified Paramedic
Lasalle Grad Show Committee 2003 - Positioned as Creative Director
Young Entrepreneurship 2003 - Interviewed on TV Channel Suria