Douglas Chew

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CREATIVE CONSULTANT @ Valiram
kuala lumpur, kuala lumpur, malaysia
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WP. Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Malaysia
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About Douglas Chew

INTRODUCTIONDouglas Chew is a prominent Malaysian Fashion Designer with an impressive international portfolio. Here are some key achievements:1. **International Experience**: Douglas Chew has worked in major fashion capitals including Italy, Paris, New York, and Shanghai, where he has extensive experience in the global fashion industry.2. **Major Brands**: He has collaborated with notable luxury fashion houses and brands such as: - **Thierry Mugler**: Known for its bold and theatrical designs. - **Givenchy**: Famous for its sophisticated elegance and classic silhouettes. - **Azzaro**: Renowned for its glamorous and chic appeal. - **Vera Wang**: Celebrated for bridal fashion, where Chew contributed to intricate designs. - **Disney and Universal Studios**: Involved in creating BRANDING & CONSUMER PRODUCTS.3. **Fashion Events**: He has participated in fashion shows and exhibitions on the international stage.4. **Recognition**: His contributions to both high fashion and commercial projects have earned him accolades within the industry, marking him as a respected figure in fashion design and mentorship to various fashion colleges.His years at Disney & Universal Studios were multidisciplinary; working with both local, regional & global creative teams; focused on innovative,commercial products, with high-caliber design solutions for the Fashion & Home licensees at Disney China.At LFAsia, he had a team of 35 creatives from PD, MR & VMR, manage from start to end each season in the most efficient & innovative way for the 15 brands he was responsible for.While he headed the Creative Hub of GD ALPHA ANIMATION Brand Management team of designers and illustrators. His role supports the company's various business units and all the seasonal Artwork & Styleguides; overseeing all Exhibitions, marketing events, Consumer Product Directions as well as branding.With his 20+ years in China and the APAC region he has moved onto Brand & Licensing Management.This vast experience has given him the unique ability not just to built brands; but to reach a higher echelon both in the brand development in the marketplace.CAREER:VICTORIA'S SECRET / VALIRAM GROUP MALAYSIAESMOD FASHION COLLEGE MALAYSIA RAFFLES LASALLE COLLEGE OF HIGHER ED.GD ALPHA ENTERTAINMENT & CULTUREUNIVERSAL STUDIOS LICENSINGTHE DESIGNER CONSORTIUM GROUPLI & FUNG ASIA THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY CHINAUCCAL CHINAVERA WANG NYCDOUGLAS CHEWCOUTURE-A-PORTER PARISLORIS AZZARO PARISGIVENCHY PARISTHIERRY MUGLER PARIS

Douglas Chew's Current Company Details
Valiram

Valiram

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CREATIVE CONSULTANT
kuala lumpur, kuala lumpur, malaysia
Website:
valiram.com
Employees:
762
Douglas Chew Work Experience Details
  • Valiram
    Creative Consultant
    Valiram Apr 2024 - Present
    Kuala Lumpur City, Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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  • The Designer Consortium
    Founder Ceo & Cco
    The Designer Consortium Mar 2015 - Present
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    "An integral part of any brand is sustaining innovation, newness and integrity of their product that is presented to market." - Douglas Chew In the last decade of working in China and regionally; Douglas has worked with companies; international & domestic that has failed to realize the importance of the evolution & renewal of the DNA of their brand & product.Setting up THE DESIGNER CONSORTIUM group was for this purpose; to further upgrade & prolong the longevity & life of brands & more importantly making it relevant & to fit right for the marketplace. Be it thru a product POV or thru better communication in advertising & marketing.This group should cover all aspects of bringing a fashion brand from the frontline to behind the scenes; in all aspects of design, concepts, branding, promotion, marketing, to blogging & social media, service & training, to VM, In-store Display, Retail & Store Design, Logo & Corporate ID, Corporate DNA, to Re-branding & Re-launching Brands & the product line.With close to 24 years experience in the fashion & licensing world, Douglas brings what many creative minds fail to deliver; the commercial eye & all important revenues that is needed to sustain ANY designer or fashion brand; be it domestic or international.What Douglas & THE DESIGNER CONSORTIUM brings to the table is a FULL 360º service to better enable fashion companies and brands, connect with the right kind of creative needs or solutions. The vast network of talent in the group's portfolio culminates from Douglas' experience working both in the High End Luxury side with prestigious Couture houses in Paris and New York; together with more than a decade in Greater China and the APAC region; his back-pocket of connections, talent & resources by far exceeds ANY recruitment agency. Here the all creative solutions addressed, are customized & tailored for each client; where creative aid could be project based or on a full retainer.
  • Esmod Kuala Lumpur
    Head Of Department For Esmod Kuala Lumpur
    Esmod Kuala Lumpur Feb 2023 - Apr 2024
    Selangor, Malaysia
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  • Raffles College Of Higher Education Sdn Bhd
    Programme Director Fashion Faculty
    Raffles College Of Higher Education Sdn Bhd Dec 2019 - Dec 2021
    Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Running both the Fashion Diploma and Fashion Degree BA (Hons) Coventry University UKPlanning the Term Matrix and TimeTable, Allocation of Lecturers both Fulltime and Part-time.Teaching and giving lectures to the senior year graduating students.Budgeting on College Equipment and appliancesBudgeting on Annual Graduation Fashion show and Photoshoot.Run Marketing and Admission Programmes during Education Fairsy UK
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  • Guangdong Alpha Animation & Culture Co. Ltd.
    Chief Creative Design Consultant
    Guangdong Alpha Animation & Culture Co. Ltd. Oct 2015 - Jun 2017
    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
    - CORPORATE BRAND DNA MANAGEMENT- I.P BRAND MANAGEMENT- CORPORATE CREATIVE DIRECTION- CHARACTER AND STORY/PLOT DEVELOPMENT- I.P AND BRAND EXTENSION- LICENSING & PRODUCT INNOVATION & DESIGN
  • Universal Partnership & Licensing
    Creative Consultant
    Universal Partnership & Licensing Mar 2015 - Mar 2017
    Shanghai, China
    Heading Universal partnership & Licensing as their creative lead of the newly formed consumer products division of their group; working to create products with their licensees with exciting properties like "INSCRUTABLE ME", the upcoming "MINIONS" Movie, "FAST & FURIOUS" Franchise, "JURASSIC PARK" Franchise to name a few. Together with the announcement of a future UNIVERSAL STUDIOS Theme Park destined to open in Beijing in a few years time, Universal Studios has come onto its own with fantastic I.P and properties where franchise from movies spin into revenue making licenses.
  • Global Brands Group Asia (Li & Fung Group)
    Senior Vice President Fashion & Home
    Global Brands Group Asia (Li & Fung Group) Jul 2013 - Sep 2014
    Shanghai City, China
    Head a team of 35 Creative and Product Development Team providing newness, innovation and compelling products to 18 different brands we have licenses for.Global Brands Group has licensing; R&D in producing complete collections from concept to product, brand building and also brand architecture ensuring end product is Trend right and commercially viable for whichever market or client we supply to.I'm a firm believer in customization with protecting brand integrity.
  • Disney Consumer Products
    Creative Director Fashion & Home Greater China
    Disney Consumer Products May 2008 - Jun 2013
    Shanghai City, China
    Creative Direction for China, Taiwan & Hong Kong for apparel, accessories, footwear & home decor.
Job responsibilities included design direction to all licensees in all segments of businesses with emphasis on trend forecasting, themes, colors & design integrity. Working with my team of 8 designers in Shanghai, Taiwan & Hong Kong. Conceptual work with global and regional Disney creative offices in the US, Latin America, Japan and Emerging Markets.
  • United China Corporate Apparel Ltd
    Creative Director
    United China Corporate Apparel Ltd Mar 2001 - May 2008
    Shanghai City, China
    Developed /Start-up Collection with 25 stores to 350 stores.Worked to develop Brand & Product for China Domestic market.Directed Design and Product Development Department with 9 designers together with sampling and prototype room with sourcing and merchandising department.
  • Raffles Lasalle College
    Fashion Design Program Director
    Raffles Lasalle College Mar 1995 - Dec 2001
    Program Director for Fashion Design Faculty in Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaProgram Director for Fashion Design Faculty in Shanghai, ChinaIn charge of writing Degree Course Twinning with Norththumbria University in London, UK.
  • World U
    Doug Chew Cooks Asia - Show Host
    World U Jan 1999 - Aug 2000
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Host/ Producer/ Writer

Douglas Chew Skills

Creative Direction Product Planning And Extension Brand Development Design Innovation Design Strategy Brand Management And Extention Global Brand Development Concept Development Fashion Design Fashion Product Design Apparel Trend Analysis Merchandising Concept Design Retail Illustration Marketing Retail Concept Development Style Guides Illustrator Product Development Sourcing Brand Management Fashion Illustration Trend Forecasting Toys Interior Design Footwear Styling Textiles Trend Video Production Tech Packs Art Direction Sportswear Technical Design Brand Licensing Visual Merchandising Marketing Event Planning Television Disney Wovens Mood Boards Tv Hosting Large Scale Event Planning Cooking On Screen Commercial And Advertising Direction Consumer Products Branding And Packaging Concept

Douglas Chew Education Details

  • Harrow College Of Art / University Of Westminster
    Harrow College Of Art / University Of Westminster
    2:1 Bachelor Honors
  • St. John'S Instituition, Kuala Lumpur
    St. John'S Instituition, Kuala Lumpur
    Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

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Douglas Chew works for Valiram

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Douglas Chew's current role is CREATIVE CONSULTANT.

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Douglas Chew attended Harrow College Of Art / University Of Westminster, St. John's Instituition, Kuala Lumpur.

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Douglas Chew has skills like Creative Direction, Product Planning And Extension, Brand Development, Design Innovation, Design Strategy, Brand Management And Extention, Global Brand Development, Concept Development, Fashion Design, Fashion, Product Design, Apparel.

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