UAS Career Fair 2025
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Join the UAS Career Fair 2025 to take the first steps toward a meaningful career in the arts and creative industries. Connect with leading employers, participate in inspiring discussions, and gain valuable insights.
Whether you are a current student or recent graduate of LASALLE College of the Arts (LASALLE) and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), this is your chance to build connections and discover your path in the industry.
Date: 26 – 28 Feb 2025
Time: 10am – 5pm
Locations: UAS, 111 Middle Road, Singapore 188969 / LASALLE, 1 McNally Street, Singapore 187940 / NAFA, 80 Bencoolen Street, Singapore 189655
This event is open to all UAS, LASALLE and NAFA students and 2024 graduates.
Registration for programmes
LASALLE students register here.
NAFA students register here.
For Career Fair enquiries and alumni who are interested to attend, you can email us at [email protected]
Programme
Highlights:
- Industry & Bazaar Booths: Discover exciting opportunities with companies, meet potential employers, and participate in fun activities to enhance your personal brand and career goals.
- Panels & Talks: Gain valuable insights from industry experts through engaging panel discussions and informative talks on career development, portfolio building, and emerging trends in the creative industry.
- Creative Portfolio Review: Get personalised feedback and advice on your creative portfolio from experienced professionals. Refine your portfolio and elevate your presentation skills.
| Time & Venue | Event |
|---|---|
| 10am - 11.30am UAS Auditorium, Level 2 | Design Communication Panel Learn about real-world design challenges, the evolving roles available and latest trends in design and technology. Speakers: Jessica Tan, Digital Creative Director / Design Bridge & Partners Sng Jia Rong, UX Consultant / Deloitte Ari Widjarnarko, Design Principal / IBMix Bobby Tay, Creative Director / GetGo Moderator: Vikas Bhatt Kailankaje, Lecturer, Design Communication / LASALLE |
| 1.30pm - 3pm UAS Auditorium, Level 2 | Advertising Panel Explore the transformative power of AI across the advertising landscape, covering creative applications, data-driven strategies, and the ethical considerations that guide its responsible use. Speakers: Raymond Chin, Chief Creative Officer Innovation APAC / VML Aaron Koh, Co-founder / The GOVT Firrdaus Yusoff, Head of Creative / Forsman & Bodenfors Muriel Schildknecht, Executive Creative Director/ Lonsdale Amos Mak, Associate Creative Director / Virtue Worldwide Yong Ping Loo, Executive Creative Director / TBWA |
| 3.15pm - 4.45pm UAS Auditorium, Level 2 | Graphic + Print Panel "Craft Meets Commerce: Bridging Traditional Print with Modern Agency Practices in Singapore" Speakers: Miguel Chew, Academic Advisor (Print), Faculty of Art & Design / NAFA Marie Toh, Senior Lecturer / NAFA Gideon Kong, Graphic Designer, Co-founder/ Gideon-jamie & Publisher / Temporary Press Sarah Tang, Co-Founder / Sarah and Schooling Alison Schooling, Co-Founder / Sarah and Schooling Moderator: Jovan Yeo, Founder / In.Creative |
| 2pm - 3pm UAS Training rooms, Level 2 | MADE Panel Connect with seasoned professionals from leading agencies, social marketing firms, and consultancies to gain valuable insights and explore exciting career opportunities within the ever-evolving design landscape. Speakers: Evangeline Leong, Founder and Director / Kobe Gloal Technologies Shum Qihao, Co-Founder / Uncanny Victor Manggunio, Filmmaker, Creative Director & Director Paul Adams, Creative Technology Lead / Accenture Moderator: Joselyn Sim, Programme Leader, MA Design / LASALLE |
| 4pm - 5.30pm NAFA, Campus 3, 06-38 | Dance Panel Speakers: Brandon Tang, Personal Trainer / Tsquared Lab Samantha Lun Tan Ching Ting, Associate Artistic Director / Ageless Theatre and Dance Instructor |
| Time & Venue | Event |
|---|---|
| 10am - 11.30am UAS Auditorium, Level 2 | Fashion Panel Get ready for a stylish discussion with our Fashion Panel! Join our esteemed panelists, featuring a entrepreneur, fashion media expert, fashion designer, and production specialist, as they share their insights and expertise on the latest trends and innovations in the fashion industry. Speakers: Natasha Damodaran, Managing Director at Vogue and Robb Report Singapore Robyn liang, Co-Founder and Creative Director / Le Petit Society Moderator: Shannon Sim, Programme Leader, BA (Hons) Fashion Media and Industries / LASALLE |
| 11am - 12.15pm UAS Training rooms, Level 2 | Design x Care Sector: Career pathways within Care-Centered Design Practices Explore the intersection of design and care with Evon and Wendy. They will discuss care-centered design practices and possible career pathways, sharing insights on how design can enhance quality of life and promote well-being. Speakers: Evon Chua, Lecturer, BA (Hons) Design for Social Future / LASALLE Wendy Chua, Programme Leader, BA (Hons) Design For Social Futures / LASALLE |
| 12.30pm - 1.45pm UAS Auditorium, Level 2 | Animation Panel (Industry) Hear from leading professionals and studios as they share their expertise on the creative and technical aspects of animation production, from conceptualization to delivery. Moderater: Chris Shaw, Head, School of Film & Animation / LASALLE |
12.30pm - 1.45pm | Fashion Talk by L'Oreal |
| 2pm - 3.15pm UAS Auditorium, Level 2 | Animation Panel (Alumni) Join us for an intimate conversation with our panel of successful animation graduates as they share their journeys, experiences, and insights on what it takes to succeed in the field. Moderator: Chris Shaw, Head, School of Film & Animation / LASALLE |
| 2pm - 3.30pm UAS Training rooms, Level 2 | Film & Broadcast Panel Join us for an intimate conversation with our panel of successful animation graduates as they share their journeys, experiences, and insights on what it takes to succeed in the field. Speakers: Galen Yeo, CEO & Creative Director / The Moving Visuals Co Shahrman Nayan, Senior Producer & Director/ OneDash22 Quark Henares, Founding Partner/ SAYA James Andrew Haven, Freelance Director & Producer Mark Pestana, Deputy Chief Editor (Documentaries) / CNA Mediacorp Shanmuga Sundaram Nagalingam, Senior Cameraman (Documentaries) / CNA Mediacorp Moderator: Khalid Almkhlaafy, Programme leader for Film and Broadcast Media / LASALLE |
| 3.30pm - 5pm UAS Training rooms, Level 2 | Media Experience Sharing Hear from two media industry experts, Chang Kai Xiang and Wan Man, as they share their journeys, challenges in creating engaging content and offer valuable advice for aspiring media professionals. Speakers: Chang Kai Xiang, Freelance Writer and Director (TV and Film) Wan Man, Cinematographer & Creative Moderator: Chris Shaw, Head, School of Film & Animation / LASALLE |
| 3.30pm - 5pm UAS Auditorium, Level 2 | Designing for Wellness: How Designers Shape a Better Future Through Creativity and Innovation Wellness is a global movement and designers are at the forefront. From designing ergonomic furniture that prioritises comfort to crafting serene spaces that promote mental well-being, designers enhance the quality of life through their creations. Speakers: Debby Yu, Founder & Strategy Director / STUDIO DAM/> Tung Ching Yew, Founder and Managing Director / Spirit of Design Analogy/> Melvin Ong, Creative Director @ NOK and Founder / Desinere Moderator: Celine Ng, Founder / Fraction Design Studio |
| Time & Venue | Event |
|---|---|
| 10am - 11.30am UAS Auditorium, Level 2 | Fine Art Panel Explore the world of conservation and learn how you can help preserve Singapore's history and culture through paper conservation and art restoration. Speakers: Dr Diana Tay, Founder / Barc Labs Sanira Karim Bevee, Assistant Director & Senior Conservator / National Archives of Singapore Josephine Chang, Director & Principal Conservator / PIA Studio Moderator: Dr Cissie Fu, Head, McNally School of Fine Arts / LASALLE |
| 10.30am - 12pm 12pm - 1.30pm (Networking) LASALLE G401 | Dance & Theatre Panel - Professional Care and Practices Discover how emerging performing arts practitioners can build sustainable careers while prioritising physical & emotional well-being. Hear from professionals sharing strategies for navigating Singapore’s evolving creative industry. Speakers: Adib Kosnan, Theatre practitioner, Educator, and Associate Artist / Checkpoint Theatre Lam Dan Fong, Production Manager & Co-Founder / The Backstage Affair Hasyimah Harith, Dance practitioner and Co-founder / P7:1SMA May Tan, Director, Education & Manpower Development / National Arts Council Moderator: Hoo Kuan Cien / CITRUS Practices |
| 11.30am - 1pm UAS Training rooms, Level 2 | Workshop - Art that Lasts Learn about the hidden vulnerabilities of art. Learn how materials interact, identify common damage, and how material choices could impact your art's longevity. Trainer: Dr Diana Tay, Founder / Barc Labs |
| 12pm - 1pm UAS Auditorium, Level 2 | Arts House Internships - Real Projects, Real Skills Looking for an impactful internship? Find out more about the opportunities at the Art House Ltd, where you could gain hands-on experience in arts projects and real-world skills. |
| 1.30pm - 2.45pm UAS Training rooms, Level 2 | Arts Management Panel - Arts and Beyond Learn about building transferable skills, and leading innovation and discover diverse opportunities in arts management beyond traditional roles! Speakers: Fadly Mohamed, Associate, Internal Operations / GEORG DUNCKER Juliana Lim, Influential arts manager and administrator in Singapore Rachel Tan, Assistant Director (Programmes, Conferences and Events) / Centre for Liveable Cities James Jordan Tay, Freelance Events & Theatre Production Manager and Producer Moderator: Jeffrey Tan, Theatre Director and Drama Educator |
| 1.30pm - 2.45pm UAS Auditorium, Level 2 | Music Panel (Audio Production & Music Business) Learn about the diverse career opportunities in the business side of music, from marketing and distribution to audio production and entrepreneurship. Speakers: Ben Ang, Director / Showtec Group Martin Shi, Audio Recording Producer / msm Productions Jocelle Koh, Label Distribution Leader (Singapore & Malaysia) / Believe Music Amon Wong, Head of Community (Support & Product) / BandLab Technologies Timothy Liew & Dominic Yuan / PARKA Adin Kindermann, Senior Manager (Client & Artist Services) / The Orchard Moderator: Justin Hegberg, Programme Leader, Diploma in Audio Production / LASALLE |
| 2pm - 3.30pm NAFA BA Fine Art Studio, Towerblock TB 09 -03 | Fine Art Panel - Reimagining Our Future: Collaboration, Care, and Shared Narratives Join us for a panel discussion on the future of the arts, where collaboration, plurality, and care are redefining creative ecosystems. Exploring themes of collective creativity, indigenous wisdom, and shared narratives, we will examine how these approaches can shape a more equitable and sustainable future for the arts. Speakers: Alecia Neo, Artist and Co-founder / Brack Wong Zihao, Director / Superlative Futures Moderator: Lydia Wong, Senior Lecturer, School of Fine Art / NAFA |
| 2pm - 4pm NAFA | Navigating your Career: Diverse options for successful Theatre graduates Speakers: Ebi Shankara, Actor, Host & Educator / Fly Entertainment Grace Lee Khoo, Founder,Creative Development Director, Collaborator / Access Path Productions Tang Shaowei, Director, playwright, actor, theatre educator and Founder/ Singapore Focus Theatre Adeeb Fazah, Theatre Director & educator / SDEA Moderator: Andrew James Mowatt, Programme Leader (English Drama), School of Theatre / NAFA |
| 3pm - 4.30pm UAS Auditorium, Level 2 | Music Panel (Performer) - Bridging the Gap Hear from music graduates and musicians as they share their academic journeys, industry experiences, and key skills for career success. Speakers: Timothy Liew, Freeance sessionist Alicia Soh (Allie Soh), Freelance vocalist Arthur Adika Wiyono / Freelance sessionist Lau Lifeng Belle, Deputy Director / SPF Band Sherman Lee, Orchestra Librarian / Singapore Chinese Orchestra Leow Rui Qing, Military musician / SAF Central Band Moderator: Lim Tee Heong, Programme Leader (Industry-Based Learning), Faculty of Performing Art / NAFA Justin Hegberg, Programme Leader, Diploma in Audio Production / LASALLE |
| 3pm - 4.30pm UAS Training rooms. Level 2 | Arts Management Panel Learn how data-driven insights shape arts policies, improve management strategies, and drive sustainability in the sector. Speakers: Griselda Gabrielle, Multimedia Designer / Kontinentalist Ruby Tan, Senior Manager (Music) / National Arts Council Mok Cui Yin, Head, Biennale / Singapore Art Museum Moderator: Qazim Karim, Assistant Director (Festivals & Precinct Development) / National Heritage Board |
| 3.45pm - 5.15pm NAFA BA Fine Art Studio, Towerblock TB 09 -03 | Fine Art Workshop: Co-Care: Collaborative Paper Milling Room Join us for a hands-on workshop and discover how handmade paper can carry powerful messages of interconnectedness and co-create contributions to our community. Turn raw materials into meaningful connections and explore the art of paper-milling, guided by Fine Art students. *Participants are welcome to bring their own paper materials to participate in the milling room. |
| 4.30pm - 6pm NAFA Towerblock, TB11-08 | Crossroads of Creativity: Embracing Interdisciplinarity This panel addresses the challenges of managing multidisciplinary teams and optimizing resources to create interdisciplinary works that shape the future of contemporary performance. Speakers: Angela Liong, Director / The Arts Fission Company |
Creative Portfolio Review (CPR) offers students a unique opportunity to receive direct, personalised feedback on their portfolios from leading creative directors and industry experts. In a dynamic, one-to-one setting, students gain practical advice and actionable tips to strengthen their portfolios and impress potential employers. CPR is the final event of the Career Fair. Applicable for Arts and Design students from LASALLE and NAFA.