Wai Ming (Nicky) Soh
Sequential art professor
Education
- M.F.A., sequential art, Savannah College of Art and Design
Credentials
- Part time professor, sequential art, January 2020–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, SCADnow
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Freelance digital media consultant, November 2020–present, various Fortune 500 companies
Specializes in consultation to investment companies that advises Fortune 500 Companies in the publishing and digital media space. Builds on years of experience in self, traditional, and digital publishing market including B2C business, production pipeline, content creation, customer acquisition, market segment in USA and Asia, trend, and insights.
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Illustration director, November 2020–present, Brilliant Illustrations, New York, NY
Scouted and formed the art production team. Oversaw and managed the art production team to produce original IP content that aligns with internal and external stakeholder's goals. Directed and edited the visual storytelling component of the app content to fit the vertical mobile reading experience.
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Global senior editor, October 2019–October 2020
In charge of I.P. acquisition for both local and overseas content. Assisting art director and head editor in content reviews, editing, and development.Consultant, June 2019– September 2019, Stela – mBook/Comics/Manga, Seattle, WA
Consulted for I.P. acquisition in both local and overseas content.
- Digital marketing consultant, April 2019–June 2020, Artists Writers & Artisans, New York, NY
- Author of Alice Elise, 2018–19, Webtoon Entertainment Inc.
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Producer, 2014–16, 7 Steps Productions, Singapore
Produced works including 3D and 2D animation, motion graphics, live action, and claymation.
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Art director and concept artist, September 2012–November 2012
Collaborated with Microsoft as an art director and concept artist on an NDA platform.Art director, NDA game, June 2012–September 2012, Microsoft
Collaborated with Microsoft Game Studio as an art director and concept artist for an upcoming NDA game title.
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Storyboard and concept artist, September 2012–November 2012, Mattel
Collaborated with Mattel as a storyboard and concept artist to re-envision three of their products. NDA project.
Awards, recognitions, and honors
- SCAD Frances Larkin McCommon Full Scholarship, 2011–13
- Media Education Scholarship, Media Development Authority Singapore, 2010–13