Vince Lim

Vince Lim

Chief Creative Officer at Barbarian
New York, United States

About me

A problem solving artistic story teller with workaholic tendencies fueled by tech wizardry.
As an Army brat, I grew up in a bunch of different cities, absorbing diverse cultures and perspectives along the way. I understood early on, that any subject can generate infinite viewpoints. This served me well as a fine arts and design student and it has served me well in my 20+ career in advertising—which has included stints in Ireland, Germany, San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York. My unique background and experience in agencies around the world helps me offer uncommon solutions for some of the world’s most famous brands.

After working in BBDO Dublin as the creative lead on Guinness, Budweiser and Carlsberg, I moved back home became a Creative Director at McCann, New York, leading the global brands of Lockheed Martin, Qualcomm, Microsoft, State Street Global Advisors and KraftHeinz. I was one of the lead creators behind “Fearless Girl”. Also responsible for killing Mr. Peanut and resurrecting him as Baby Nut.

After I took on the role as Head of Creative / Executive Creative Director at Argonaut New York and help launch and establish our East Coast presence, I am now the Chief Creative Officer of Barbarian.

And though I love advertising and my sneakers, my true joy comes from raising my two boys alongside my endlessly patient wife.

Positions

Chief Creative Officer (CCO)
New York, United States
May 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Board of Directors & Creative Director
Red Circle Foundation
March 2015 - Present (9 years 9 months)
Red Circle Foundation (RCF) believes a strong family foundation comes from one another. We believe that family support happens today, not tomorrow.

RCF is a non-profit organization that was established in 2012 by former U.S. Navy SEAL, Brandon Webb, author of the "New York Times"​ bestseller, "The Red Circle."

RCF provides Emergency Gap Funding to our Special Operations families when they need it the most. There are a lot of great charities that serve the Special Operations Community, however, most take weeks or months for funds to be disbursed to help those in need. This is where the RCF comes in; we act within hours to bridge the funding gap.
Executive Creative Director/Head of Creative
New York, United States
2021 - 2023 (2 years)
Creative Director
New York, United States
2019 - 2021 (2 years)
VP Creative Director
New York, United States
June 2015 - 2019 (3 years 7 months)
Currently GCD on Lockheed Martin & Qualcomm

GCD on State Street Global Advisors & "Fearless Girl" Statue.

Nespresso, Choice Hotels, Army, New York Lottery, Microsoft

Qualcomm pitch team
Freelance Creative Director/Art
McCann Worldgroup, Deutsch LA, Ignited LLC, Rosetta, 20th Century Fox
2014 - April 2015 (1 year 3 months)
A core team member responsible for IPG/McCann WorldGroup in successfully becoming the agency of record for Microsoft.
VP, Associate Creative Director
New York, United States
2013 (1 year)
Client: MasterCard Global
Freelance Creative Director/Art
McCann New York, TBWA\Chiat\Day
2012 - 2013 (1 year)
Senior Art Director
Dublin, Ireland
2005 - 2011 (6 years)
Senior Art Director/ Studio Manager
Rmg Target Marketing
2004 - 2005 (1 year)
Senior Graphic designer
University of Maryland University College-Europe
1998 - 2004 (6 years)

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