Darwin Jusay

Darwin Geronemo Jusay Creative Multimedia Designer EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Over twenty years in graphic design, desktop publishing to multimedia and Internet. Have worked in all aspects of visual communications: print, Interactive digital publishing, concept development, design and production and mobile applications. Current strengths include website rethinks, lead generation/direct response, product development, problem-solving production processes, creative photography, improving brand imaging and online markerting. Self-starter, but also work well as a team player on large-scale projects. Block 63 Lot 47, Berkley Place Townhouses, Sunbird Road corner Aventine Hills BF Resort Village, Talon Dos, Las Piñas City 1747 Philippines M: - • Email:- Relevant experience and interests: Clear understanding of the impact of new technologies on client base and an ability to enhance current marketing efforts for existing businesses using all available media. Team with technical consulting, marketing and advertising companies when their requirements cannot be met in house. Extensive experience in advertising, website design, creative photography, print and publishing and mobile application. EXPERTISE Main area of expertise: Visual Communications. Overcoming weaknesses and enhancing strengths of both paper-based and electronic information delivery. Concept development design and production of marketing and lead generation pieces, website architecture design and delivery, strategic planning and marketing for print and website development and mobile applications. Production issues such as team interaction, platform compatibility and data delivery. Working as liaison between technical staff and management and negotiating design and layout issues with both end user and development team. Over twenty years of experience with a wide variety of platforms and OS’, mainframes, workstations, Windows and iOS as well as all desktop publishing software and applications that run on them has given me a unique perspective in both concept and design. Software spoken: Website Design Ui/UX and Managing development applications from HTML5 construction, Adobe Creative Cloud (Mac and Windows), Desktop Publishing software, other products for web and graphics. Experienced in Windows and Mac environments. Familiar with Internet/Web navigation & accessibility requirements. Well verse with digital photography, web animation and mobile applications development. Education: The Philippine Women’s University, Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Advertising, Arts & Design, 1996. Professional seminars: Web development, marketing; various drawing, desktop publishing packages, multimedia, pre-press troubleshooting, creative photography and mobile applications development. PROFESSIONAL HISTORY May 2016 to Present The Bluesky Group Pte. Ltd. - Head of Design Singapore, Singapore Design and conceptualized on mobile and social media applications. Incharged with creative concept for a customer-oriented web, marketing and graphic design venture specializing in new media and technology marketing, including business-to-business and the planning, design, consulting and implementation of campaigns. Consult for a variety of software and website development companies as ‘creative director’ and lead designer. In-charge of concept, design, web design, interactivity, campaign marketing strategy and planning. Projects required coordination from conceptualization to final film output or interactivity, working as a team with graphic designers, programmers and project managers. January 2011 to Present September 2012 to Present as Freelance Associate Creative Director January 2011 to Present as freelance Lead Creative Director for print, web and mobile Freelance Creative Designer/Director Local Consumer Behaviour, London, UK | www.localconsumerbehaviour.com Working as Lead Creative Director and UI Designer for Local Consumer Behaivior for London’s Coffee Network. Designing and conceptualizing from Mobile applications, Websites and Marketing Collaterals. Interact with Marketing team , consulting and giving direction for marketing campaigns from print to digital. SevDotCom, Dubai, UAE | www.sevdotcom.com Design and conceptualized on mobile and social media applications. In-charged with creative concept for a customer-oriented web, marketing and graphic design venture specializing in new media and technology marketing, including business-to-business and the planning, design, consulting and implementation of campaigns. The same responsibilities when with SevDotCom from September 2009 to 2011. February 2012 to Present as freelance Designer February 2011 to Present as Project Consultant-Art Director January 2011 to March 2012 ISOBAR, One Raffles Place Tower, Singapore | www.isobar.com Designing and producing magazine inserts, advertisements, direct mail promotions, quarterly card decks and other marketing collateral for their clients as well as interactive presentations for project pitches. Projects required coordination from conceptualization to final output, working as a team with copywriters and marketing team. SouthSide Design Studio, Manila, Philippines Working per project basis as Consultant as well as art director. Reponsible to lead the team on art direction for client’s print, web and mobile campaigns. Trigger LLC - Associate Creative Director Corinth Ave., Los Angeles, CA | www.triggerglobal.com Help to create the conceptual framework for projects and translate it to end-user flow, layout, motion design, transitions, color and type-based solutions. Ensure creative concepts are consistently carried through all aspects of the project and the end product meets client requirements and our standards. Ability and desire to lead and direct other designers. Pitch creative concepts to internal teams and clients and clearly communicate concepts from a design, business, and experience standpoint Demonstrates the ability to think strategically and understands the client’s needs. Assist in articulation of design problems and solutions. Participates and facilitates brainstorming process. Effectively communicates vision and production details for successful integration by other designers and developers. September 2009 to January 2011 SEVDOTCOM LLC - Digital Creative Director Dubai Media City, UAE Design and conceptualized on mobile and social media applications. Incharged with creative concept for a customer-oriented web, marketing and graphic design venture specializing in new media and technology marketing, including business-to-business and the planning, design, consulting and implementation of campaigns. Consult for a variety of software and website development companies as ‘creative director’ and lead designer. In-charge of concept, design, web design, interactivity, campaign marketing strategy and planning. Projects required coordination from conceptualization to final film output or interactivity, working as a team with graphic designers, programmers and project managers. September 2005 to September 2009 The ImageWorks FZ-LLC - Creative Director Dubai Media City, UAE In-charged with creative concept for a customer-oriented web, marketing and graphic design venture specializing in new media and technology marketing, including business-to-business (print-based, broadcast fax, internet-based and PR) and the planning, design, consulting and implementation of campaigns. Consult for a variety of software and website development companies as ‘creative director’ and lead designer. In-charge of concept, design, web design, interactivity, campaign marketing strategy and planning. Projects required coordination from conceptualization to final film output or interactivity, working as a team with graphic designers, programmers and project managers. Also responsible for online website development and creative digital photography and Media/Strategy Planning for web and print. January 2005 to September 2005 Manila Nightlife Publishing - Creative Director Makati City, Philippines Designing and producing magazine inserts, magazine (Manila Nightlife), advertisements, quarterly card decks and other marketing collateral for their magazine. Projects required coordination from conceptualization to final film output, working as a team with copywriters. Also responsible for online website development and creative photography. November 2000 to December 2004 IntraMedia, Incorporated - Art Director Makati City, Philippines A customer-oriented marketing and graphic design venture specializing in new media and technology marketing, including business-to-business (print-based, broadcast fax, internet-based and PR) and the planning, design, consulting and implementation of campaigns. Gentle persuasion and customer delight are hallmarks of the style. Consult for a variety of software and website development companies as ‘creative’ and lead designer. In-charge of art direction for 3D modeling, animation, video editing and website designs. 1998 to 2000 Prelude Advertising and Communication - Junior Art Director Muscat, Sultanate of Oman Designing and producing magazine inserts, magazine (AUTOMAN), advertisements, quarterly card decks and other marketing collateral for their magazine. Projects required coordination from conceptualization to final film output, working as a team with copywriters. Also responsible for online web animation and digital editing. 1998 to 2000 OHI-DDB Advertising & Publicity Co. SAOC - Consulting Designer Muscat, Sultanate of Oman Ad hoc basis: designing and producing magazine inserts, advertisements, direct mail promotions, quarterly card decks and other marketing collateral for their clients. Projects required coordination from conceptualization to final film output, working as a team with copywriters, illustrators and photographers, and troubleshooting. October 1996 to November 1998 Global Sources - Art Director Makati City, Philippines Designing and producing magazine inserts, advertisements, direct mail promotions, quarterly card decks and other marketing collateral for their magazine. Projects required coordination from conceptualization to final film output, working as a team with copywriters. November 1996 to September 1997 PC World Philippines - Senior Lead Designer Makati City, Philippines Designing and producing magazine (PC World Philippines, Computerworld Philippine), advertisements, direct mail promotions, quarterly card decks and other marketing collateral for their magazine. Projects required coordination from conceptualization to final film output, working as a team with copywriters. Position prior to May 1994: Illustrator/Artist in Tower book House, JPS Promo and Design as Graphic Artist. While in college, was employed by Chowking Food Corporation in their creative department as graphic designer.