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Nhat _ BLOCK _ Nguyen
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contact information
e _ nhatmn91@gmail.com
p _ (+84) 98 297 4638
i _ @underscoreblock
w _ nhatnguyen.design
professional summary
_ I am a multidisciplinary artist and designer born and raised in Hanoi and currently based in HCMC, Vietnam.
_ My creative practices range from graphic design to visual effect design to filmmaking. My work is a focus on narrative enhanced by a blend of vibrant, experimental and surreal elements. All crafted with precision, ensuring both aesthetic and functional excellence.
_ I have taken on director roles in multiple creative domains. I have led and mentored teams, conducted training sessions, and collaborated across disciplines to push creative boundaries and deliver compelling visual experiences.
education
BACHELOR OF ARTS, ENGLISH
@ HANOI UNIVERSITY (HANU)
hanoi _ vietnam
oct 2009 _ jun 2013
DEGREE IN MULTIMEDIA
@ FPT_ARENA
hanoi _ vietnam
oct 2009 _ apr 2012
CLASS OF ENGLISH @ HANOI-AMSTERDAM
HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTED
hanoi _ vietnam
sep 2006 _ jun 2009
work experience
FREELANCE ARTIST,
DESIGNER, ART DIRECTOR
hcmc _ vietnam
may 2015 _ present
_ art direction _ commission _ collaboration _ photography _ videography
cinematography _ visual performance _ creative consultancy
_ media _ branding _ events _ advertising
_ clients _ Samsung Vietnam _ ASUS Vietnam _ L'Officiel Vietnam
Billboard Vietnam _ VTV _ BIDV _ SSI _ Children Of
_ artists _ Space Speakers _ Crazy Monkey _ Fustic.Studio
Zorba the Imaginary Friend _ Out Of Nothing Project _ The Box Collective
Suboi _ Vu Cat Tuong _ Mono _ Anh Phan _ V# _ Sonia Calico _ Dustin Ngo
Blacka _ Ricky Star _ Crows On Hyenas _ Thanh Draw _ Plaaastic
SENIOR ART DIRECTOR
@ PURPOSE.ANT
hcmc _ vietnam
apr 2023 _ may 2024
_ art direction _ advertising campaign concept ideation and development
_ moodboard and storyboard development
_ collaboration with creative directors, copywriters, designers, account,
planner, and sales team
_ collaboration with production houses, visual design studios,
videography and photography studios and other external vendors
_ presentation of ideas _ preparation for pitches _ concept development
_ quality control _ quality assurance _ supervision for designers
_ cinematography and vfx consultancy
_ music and sfx supervision and curation
_ clients _ Vinamilk _ Budweiser _ Sabeco _ Oppo
Artkey Universe _ Vifon _ Mioto _ Ho Chi Minh City
ART DIRECTOR
@ SHUTTLEROCK
hcmc _ vietnam
oct 2021 _ mar 2023
_ art direction _ lead brand briefings to align vision, goals, and creative direction
_ collaboration between teams including the general management,
creative director, art directors, team leaders and staff
_ quality control _ quality assurance
_ supervision and feedback for 70+ motion designers with other art directors
_ provision of trainings and workshops for both designers and staff
ART DIRECTOR
@ THE BOX COLLECTIVE
hcmc _ vietnam
aug 2019 _ sep 2021
_ art direction _ moodboard and storyboard development
_ cinematography and vfx consultancy
_ visual jockey _ visual performance consultancy _ stage design and consultancy
_ technology research including _ cross reality solutions (xr, vr, ar) and
_ real-time visual solutions (resolume, touchdesigner, unreal engine, smode)
_ collaboration with creative director, producer, production houses and other logistics
_ quality control _ quality assurance
_ presetation of ideas _ preparation for pitches
_ lead brand briefings to align vision, goals, and creative direction
_ supervision and provision of trainings for a team of motion designers
_ clients _ Billboard _ Samsung _ Sacombank _ Yamaha _ 555 _ Chivas Regal
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
@ LEO BURNETT VIETNAM
hcmc _ vietnam
apr 2016 _ mar 2019
_ concept development _ develop visual concepts for advertising campaigns and marketing materials
_ design execution _ create high-quality designs for print, digital, and multimedia formats
_ branding & visual identity _ maintain brand consistency and develop brand guidelines
_ art direction _ guide junior designers and ensure creative alignment
_ trend research _ stay updated on design trends and industry innovations
_ technical expertise _ utilize design software and tools to execute projects efficiently
_ clients _ Samsung Vietnam _ Yo-Most _ Romano _ Tiki _ Marlboro _
references
DO DANG THUONG
CREATIVE DIRECTOR @ PURPOSE.ANT
e _ dodangthuong@gmail.com
p _ (+84) 773 906 055
TUNG THANH LE aka CRAZY MONKEY
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
e _ monkeytung@gmail.com
i _ @tungcrazymonkey
MATTHIEU CASTAIGNE
VIETNAM REPRESENTATIVE @ SHUTTLEROCK
e _ matthieu@shuttlerock.com
p _ (+84) 903 609 208