Tik Lun Tsang:
CREATIVE PROJECT MANAGER
curriculum vitæ.
WHAT I DO.
I am a Creative Project Manager with 20+ years of experience delivering brand, digital and activation projects across Europe and Asia.
My background spans advertising agencies, NGO campaigns, and tech-driven product environments: combining creative thinking with structured project delivery.
I specialise in bridging creative, technical and business teams, and turning ideas into real-world outputs, from digital platforms to physical brand experiences.
Creative Project Management
End-to-end delivery of campaigns, content and brand initiatives: from concept to execution.
Digital & Product Projects
UX, platforms, and digital ecosystems: translating ideas into structured, scalable products.
Activation & Physical Experiences
Exhibitions, events and on-site activations: bringing brands into real-world environments.
Digital Asset & Production Systems
Design systems, workflows and DAM: enabling teams to scale and deliver consistently.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE.
Creative Project Manager
& Design Lead
5stepsapart. | 2024-Present
Independent practice delivering end-to-end creative, digital and marketing projects across Europe, working with 30+ clients across commercial and NGO sectors.
Creative & Marketing Project Management
- Lead end-to-end delivery of creative and marketing projects, from concept to launch and optimisation
- Manage up to 2 concurrent projects to ensure focus, quality and timely delivery
- Translate brand strategy into campaign concepts, content, and customer journeys across digital channels
- Plan and execute multi-channel campaigns (social, email, web), aligning stakeholders and deliverables
Client & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Delivered projects for 30+ clients, primarily through referrals and long-term reputation
- Maintained ongoing collaborations with NGOs including AidsFonds, SoaAids Nederland, Stichting PrEPnu and Mainline
- Worked closely with client-side marketing, communications and project teams
- Coordinated designers, developers and external production partners
- Collaborated with IP/legal teams on brand, licensing and production-related matters
E‑commerce, Brand & Content Delivery
- Delivered D2C and B2B e‑commerce platforms (Shopify, WooCommerce, WordPress), supporting international sales
- Managed multilingual content production and localisation across markets
- Developed brand identity systems, campaign assets and digital content
- Integrated payment systems (e.g. Mollie) and supported campaign-driven conversion flows
Activation, Events & Physical Experience
- Delivered exhibition setup concept and production for City University of Hong Kong (International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, 2025–2026) International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
- Coordinated spatial design, production vendors and on-site setup for international exhibitions
- Integrated physical brand experiences with digital storytelling and campaign content
- Worked with suppliers and production teams on materials, logistics and installation
Selected Projects & Impact
Nya Eyewear (D2C Startup)
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Led brand, UX and marketing including e‑commerce CX and AR try-on (Spark AR)
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Contributed to acquisition (est. €100K+ value)
TotParis (Parisian Fashion Brand)
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Delivered brand identity and B2B wholesale platform
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Supported global distribution across EU, North America and Asia
NGO Campaigns
- Delivered campaigns supporting public health awareness and policy engagement
- Contributed to outreach recognised by media and health networks
Tools & Platforms
Shopify, WooCommerce, WordPress, Mailchimp, Meta Ads Manager, Miro, Jira, Confluence, Monday.com, Notion, Google Workspace, MS Excel
UX Manager / Creative Project Manager
The View VR | Amsterdam | 2021–2024
Progressed from Senior Product Designer to Post-Production Supervisor (UX & Media)
Product, Creative & Project Leadership
- Led Creative Studio and project delivery using hybrid Agile methodologies
- Managed multidisciplinary team (UX, 3D, motion, sound) and external partners
- Oversaw end-to-end delivery across UX, content, development and marketing
- Managed timelines, workflows and cross-functional alignment
Product Development & Ownership
- Co-defined MVP, product features and backend structure for The View VR
- Owned and designed the full VR UX/UI system (spatial interaction, user journeys)
- Co-led concept development and MVP definition for Copium VR
- Contributed to product positioning, monetisation and engagement strategy
- Held full ownership of UX system; led ~75% of creative operations for Copium VR
Creative Production & Technical Delivery
- Directed production of 30+ immersive 360º experiences
- Delivered 50+ campaign assets (trailers, social, platform content)
- Established design systems, asset pipelines and production workflows
- Implemented a Digital Asset Management (DAM) system
- Coordinated external partners (360º production, drone, localisation, VO studios)
Campaign & Activation Execution
- Co-developed campaign strategy and launch planning for Copium VR
- Delivered content across Meta Quest, social media and community platforms
- Coordinated on-site activation events (MET AMS 2022 & 2023) with VR demos
- Translated digital products into physical experience environments
Delivery & Impact
- Launched The View VR (~2,000 downloads first week)
- Launched Copium VR (~5,000 downloads first week)
- Delivered localisation across 6 international markets
- Operated within €100K–€1M production environments
Team Leadership
- Led stand-ups, planning sessions and cross-team alignment
- Mentored team members and supported hiring
Brand & Customer Experience Manager
Stichting PrEPnu | Amsterdam | 2015–2019
Campaign & Brand Leadership
- Led brand strategy, corporate identity and campaign development for a national public health initiative
- Delivered integrated campaigns across digital, social, events and community activations
- Developed messaging frameworks to support awareness, engagement and behavioural change
Marketing & Content Delivery
- Managed multi-channel campaigns including email marketing, social media and on-site activations
- Produced audience-focused content and communication materials across platforms
- Monitored campaign performance and engagement to optimise outreach
Stakeholder & Project Management
- Coordinated stakeholders across NGOs, public organisations and advocacy groups
- Managed external suppliers, production partners, budgets and timelines
- Delivered campaigns aligned with public health strategy and policy initiatives
Impact
- Contributed to national awareness and engagement around HIV prevention and PrEP adoption
- Supported outreach across local communities and public health networks
- Delivered high-visibility activation including Pride Amsterdam 2018 “PrEP Warrior” canal parade boat
Brand & Visual Merchandising Designer
Hudson River | Amsterdam | 2013–2015
- Designed brand identity across physical and digital channels
- Delivered website, e‑commerce UX/UI and marketing campaigns
- Developed seasonal campaigns and in-store displays
- Coordinated retail production rollout
- Created in-store brand experiences and customer journey alignment
EARLIER CAREER.
Agency & Creative Design Consultancy
Includes: Saatchi & Saatchi Asia Pacific, BatesAsia, Leo Burnett, DDB, BBDO
- Delivered integrated campaigns across digital, video, print, and media
- Developed art direction, multimedia storytelling, and brand campaigns
- Managed creative teams and production workflows across regional markets
- Designed corporate identity and brand communication systems
- Delivered responsive web UX/UI, social media, and email campaign design
- Built strong foundations in multimedia design, motion, and content production
Design Consultant
After School Consulting | Hong Kong | 2009–2010
- Delivered project management and visual design for exhibitions and event environments
- Worked on Hong Kong Sotheby’s and Bentley (Hong Kong & Macau) accounts
- Coordinated spatial design, visual assets, and on-site execution
Assistant Creative Director
Saatchi & Saatchi Asia Pacific | Guangzhou | 2009
- Supported regional HQ relocation from Hong Kong to Guangzhou, including team integration
- Led creative team alignment and onboarding of local talent
- Managed integrated campaigns across digital, print, and broadcast
- Worked on P&G haircare brands account (Vidal Sassoon, Pantene, Head & Shoulders) across Greater China Region
- Ensured campaign consistency with regional market strategies and business objectives
Art Director
BatesAsia | Hong Kong | 2008–2009
- Led concept development and art direction for regional campaigns online
- Delivered interactive multimedia and Flash-based digital advertising
- Contributed to building early digital campaign capabilities for Hong Kong & Macau markets
Associate Art Director
Leo Burnett | Hong Kong | 2001
- Developed creative concepts and campaign visuals for Nike account (Hong Kong & Macau markets)
- Delivered work across print and broadcast media
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute brand campaigns
Assistant Art Director
BBDO | Hong Kong | 1999
- Contributed to campaign concept development and execution
- Worked on NGO campaigns (AIDS Concern account)
- Delivered creative assets for print and public awareness campaigns
Graphic & Multimedia Designer
Hong Kong Trade Development Council | Hong Kong | 1999
- Designed visual communications, signage, and multimedia content for exhibitions and trade events
- Supported international trade fairs and large-scale event environments
- Delivered both creative and technical production assets
Graphic Designer
Shya-la-la Workshop | Hong Kong | 1998
- Designed album covers, posters, and packaging for the music and film industry
- Produced print-ready artwork for local and export markets (Chinese-speaking regions)
- Supported creative production across entertainment media releases
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS.
- Project Management Institute 2025–2026 - PMP Project Management Professional ( In Progress )
- Gerrit Rietveld Academie, Amsterdam 2005–2008 – BA Graphic Design
- ArtEZ University of Art, Arnhem 2003–2004 – BA Graphic Design
- École Nationale Supérieur des Beaux-Arts, Paris 2002–2003 – Dip. Arts & Visual Theories
- Université Paris Panthéon Sorbonne, 2002–2003 – Dip. Art History & Culture
- Institut Catholique de Paris, 2001–2002 – Dip. Language & Culture
- Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, London 1999–2000 – BA Graphic Design & Visual Communication ( Exch. )
- Hong Kong Technical College, 1998–2001 – HDip. Graphic & Multimedia Design
LANGUAGE.
English · bilingual
Dutch · intermediate B2
Cantonese · bilingual
Mandarin · fluent
French · advanced