Experience:
January 2021 – Present
FREE LANCER (Packaging Structural Designer / Advertising Designer / Prepress Specialist
Jul 2019 – January 2021 DigitalRoom Inc., Mandaluyong, Philippines
Packaging Structural Designer / ESKO ARTIOSCAD 18
• Creates final packaging art files for printing purposes and certifies that files meet printing specs;
• Accurately prepares and pre-flights final artwork files to submit to printers and certifies that files contain all required elements;
• Routes art files to stakeholders in Workfront; Partners with multiple departments to ensure all information is represented and approved; Ensures all revisions are made to packaging art files;Collaborates with Packaging Design team in ideation of original package designs; Maintains design intent through print production processes;
• Adapts designs to several SKUs within the product line, following and maintaining existing brand and style guidelines;
• Updates packaging art files for reprints as needed;
• Assists with reviewing proofs submitted by printers for 100% accuracy;
• Builds comps and 3D mockups for internal review within the Art department;
• Supports Sales and Marketing teams with mockups, presentation boards and prototypes as needed;
• Maintains and monitors all schedules to ensure adherence to deadlines;
• Assists with the organization, maintenance, and archiving of proofs, packaging art files and samples;
Aug 2017 – Jul 2019 Freelance Packaging Designer / KIOSK Designer / POPs
May 2015 – Aug 2017 ControlP 7th Spectrum, Doha, Qatar
Advertising Designer / 3D Designer
• Prepare Proof Sheet for client approval.
• Generate weekly and monthly report.
• Create dielines / Design for POSM (Floor Stand Unit, Counter Top, KIOSK, Podiums, Self Standees, etc…)
• Design, conceptualize printing, marketing advertising materials using latest adobe software both MAC and PC. Designing includes Building Wrapping, Vehicle Wrapping, Signages, Billboards, etc…
• Check Computer Pre-press file preparation (Text, images, imposition, trappings, overprints and links) Using Graphic Softwares.
• Create 3D Presentation using ARTIOSCAD, ENGVIEW, SKETCH UP, Basic AUTOCADD.
May 2013 – Apr 2015 X+ Printing Press. Al Quoz Industrial 3, Dubai
Advertising Designer / Design Section Head
• Send everyday tasklist to the designers and prepress staff.
• Generate weekly and monthly report.
• Create effective prepress workflow procedure.
• Design, conceptualize printing, marketing advertising materials using latest adobe software both MAC and PC.
• Check Computer Pre-press file preparation (Text, images, imposition, trappings, overprints and links) Using Graphic Softwares.
• Operate CTP, VHF Router Cutter (CAM 1520), FLATBED Fuji Printer, MUTOH Printer, Konika Printer
• Design Corrugated Stands, Lama and other marketing pheriperals.
May 2003 – Mar 2013. Ecosystems Enterprises Inc. Makati City, Phils.
Computer Pre-press Head
• Check Computer Pre-press file preparation (Text, images, imposition, trappings, overprints and links) Using Graphic Softwares.
• Check Film output (Dot Gain, Dot Loss, LPI, Image output (positive or negative) Using Transmission Densitometers.
• Check plates (Dot Gain, Dot Loss, exposure, etc...) Plate Densitometer.
• Generate weekly reports done by prepress.
• Create an effective work flow, procedure to be use in prepress department.
• Coordinate with production staff for every project to be process.
• Can operate CTP Heidelberg using PRINECT software.
Mar 2000 – Apr 2003 Fractal Eye Graphics Caloocan City, Philippines
Graphic Designer / FA Artist
• Given the task to execute design from compre to final artwork.
• Work hand in hand with designers, project in-charge and other superiors.
• Layout logo, poster, flyers, book covers, magazines, etc..
• Image manipulation, enhancement and color correction..
Jun 1995 – Feb 2000 Aycafil Industrial Corporation Manila, Philippines
Autocadd Draftsman / Layout Artist
• Given the task to execute plan from sketches to CADD.
• Work hand in hand with superiors.
• Check on-site for plan revision and development.
• Prepare plans for approval and for permit application.
• Execute plan on 2d and 3d.
• Create plan drawing for fabrication..
Education:
1991 - 1995 AMACC Makati, Philippines
B.S. CoE
1993 – 1995 AMACLC Shaw Blvd. Mandaluyong, Philippines
Computer Aided Design and Programming
Skills:
Graphic Designing, 3D Rendering, Color Management, Branding, Structural Designing
Additionally:
Packaging Structural Designer