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Upskill CreativesCEO / Coach / EducatorUpskill Creatives Philippines is a multi-disciplinary online creative design school with an emphasis on helping aspiring Filipino graphic designers, teaching fundamentals, practical skills, and theoretical skills in branding and identity, print collaterals, web design, promotional materials, motion graphics, video editing, and ecommerce visual communication Upgrade to see actual infoptember 2021 - Present PhilippinesRYSE HQCreative Designer, IllustratorHelp align the vision of RYSE clients and convey it to the rest of the design team, as well as work on the work assigned to them. Oversee the work of other teaUpgrade to see actual infombers. Create assets for the company. Create designs for clients on an assignment basis. Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials. Plans concepts by studying information and materials. Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size, style, and related aesthetic concepts. Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval. Prepares final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and Upgrade to see actual infopletes projects by coordinating with the project manager and teaUpgrade to see actual infombers. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Project management, including but not limited to client communications, internal and external team communications, client inquiry and support, client/customer relationships, maintaining the timeline of deliverables, and any other ad hoc duties.June 2021 - November 2022 California, United StatesVirtual InnovationsGraphic DesignerWorks with the marketing team to assist in developing sales and marketing materials for print, web, and video. Utilizes multiple design mediums to produce the necessary print files suited to its particular production needs, based on manufacturing styles and factory Upgrade to see actual infovelop interpretive themes that express ideas and information and communicate mood, emphasis, insight, viewpoint, and similar visual impressions. Work with internal clients to determine objectives, budget, background information, presentation approaches, styles, and techniques, and generate ideas for pitching and proposals. Assesses customer and vendor designs for usability suited to its particular production need, based on manufacturing styles and factory requirements. Generate visually appealing website layouts that both entertain and communicate clearly to website customers. Continuously test and optimize ad creative to improve performance. Adhere to brand guidelines and ensure all designs are on-brand.January 2017 - December 2022 PhilippinesMAK Business SolutionsCreative DesignerResponsible for developing concepts for advertisements, brochures, flyers, pamphlets, booklets, catalogues, packaging, and billboards. Consult with clients to determine their needs and preferences regarding color, layout, and typography. Manage the printing process from concept to completion using computerized systems to create digital files of designs. Review client objectives and recommend design strategies to meet business goals while maintaining brand identity.October 2017 - December 2018 Ontario, CanadaOley Media GroupCreative DesignerProvide businesses with a rebranding to better focus on their target demographic. Works with other creative teaUpgrade to see actual infombers to produce content. Create guidelines for how logos and other branding materials should be displayed and used. Works with the marketing team to assist in developing sales and marketing materials for print, web, and video. Concepts are planned by researching relevant information and Upgrade to see actual infosigns static graphics for ad sets (emails, ads, social posts, landing pages) and also some print formats (direct mailers, catalogs).May 2014 - September 2015 AustraliaProject X MultimediaGraphic DesignerProject X Multimedia is a multimedia company whose primary services revolve around branding and identity, graphic design, web design, and printing. As the company’s primary graphic designer, I manage artwork to ensure that brand guidelines are adhered to throughout the company’s materials and that all material is compliant with house rules and brand standards. I design and create graphics for a variety of promotional merchandise products, digital presentations, and social media marketing. Stay current on industry trends and new product development to bring fresh and innovative ideas to the team. Prepare and organize design files for production, including ensuring that all files are properly sized and formatted. Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.June 2009 - February 2016 California, United StatesITMentor AppsMobile App DeveloperITMentor Apps was one of the leaders in mobile application development for iOs and Android. I collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the design process. Research and track advancements in mobile application design patterns. Staying in the loop and on top of the latest standards, changes, and trends in the mobile design field. Understand the user interface. Participate in the development process from definition, through design, build, test, release, and maintenance.July 2012 - November 2014 California, United States