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 TBWA\Chiat\Day 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.
In 2014 Jay joined FIG because he enjoys working with advertising veteran Mark Figliulo and also because Mark looks great in a blazer. At FIG Jay worked on Sprint and then helped win several other clients like Macy's, Virgin Atlantic, AC Hotels, Marriott, Seabourn Cruise Line, Pete & Gerry's and many more.
In 2018 Jay took a leap of faith and switch from agency to brand side and have since worked at various big tech like Instagram, Facebook & Airbnb as a Creative Lead. Presently he is having a blast at Twitch working as a Creative Director making awesome work with the Marketing team.
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
May 2023 - Present
Creative Director (Full-time)
Twitch
Oct 2021 - May 2023
Creative Lead (Contract)
AirBnB
July 2020 - Oct 2021
Freelance Creative Director / Art Director
Forsman & Bodenfors, Someone & Others, Buck, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch and various agencies
July 2018 - July 2020
Creative Lead (Contract)
Instagram
June 2018 - July 2018
Creative Director (Freelance)
Grey Group
January 2018 - June 2018
Creative + Design Lead (Freelance)
Quiddity
Oct 2017 - June 2018
Creative Director (Freelance)
FIG
April 2014 - May 2017
Associate Creative Director
FIG
Clients: Sprint, Virgin Atlantic, Macy's, Seabourn, AC Hotels, Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs, Two Trees, IRC
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 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 New York
May 2003 - March 2004
Graphic Designer
Premere Industries, Singapore
June 2001 – Jan 2002
Web Designer
Apexs Solutions, Singapore
Awards & Honors
Art Directors Club Bronze Cube
One Show Silver
Clio Awards Bronze
Effie Awards Bronze
Communication Arts Award of Excellence for Television Commercial Series
Cannes Lion Shortlist
New York Times Feature
Best Ads On TV
Adobe Design Achievement Awards
Crowbar Awards