Here’s a timeline of my work experience:
Senior Graphic Designer
Emfarsis
February 2021 – Present | Part-time
Creates visual materials for content and social media such as header images for articles, social media images and banners, infographics, video title images and slide presentation design; creates layout for print materials such as flyers and reports; creates video presentations for the Emfarsis social media platforms; supervises design tasks and proper brand application in digital media; leads the brand redesign of Emfarsis.
Emfarsis is a strategic investment and communication advisory firm for web3 startups empowering emerging markets.
Applications:
Freelance Graphic Designer
THE SPA GENIE / ICRYO
September 2024 – January 2025 | Part-time
Created Meta ad creatives and social media reels for iCryo, one of Spa Genie’s clients in the medical spa industry.
The Spa Genie is a digital marketing agency based in Florida, catering to medical wellness spa industry.
Applications:
Freelance Graphic Designer
PERFECT COLOURS
March 2021 – November 2024 | Part-time
Created marketing adverts for social media and Google Display Ads; created print designs for marketing such as brochures, magazines, roller banners, and other wide format materials; created newsletter design for email marketing campaigns using Pure360.
Perfect Colours is a large format print supplier based in the UK, with offices in Sheffield and Bromley.
Applications:
Freelance Graphic Designer
SUPERSTAFF
October 2020 – November 2021
Created website mockups for Superstaff and social media visual assets for internal marketing, in collaboration with the SEO and Marketing team.
Superstaff is an outsourcing company based in the Philippines.
Applications:
Freelance Graphic Designer
Inside Creative
December 2017 – March 2021
Created marketing adverts for social media and Google Display Ads; created print designs for marketing such as brochures, magazines, roller banners, and other wide format materials; created newsletter design and implements email marketing campaigns using Pure360.
Inside Creative Ltd was a creative agency with offices in London, Bangkok and Caracas.
Applications:
Freelance Graphic Designer
JY Consultancy and Ventures
June 2017 – January 2021; July – October 2022
Created social media posters for all platforms and designs for promotional printed materials for speakership and marketing events; book layout and inner page infographics for Jonathan Yabut’s fourth book, Everything Will Be Alright.
JY Consultancy and Ventures is a marketing consultancy company based in Kuala Lumpur and Manila.
Applications:
Graphic Design Consultant
Girafa Corajosa Lda
June — September 2017
Created branding design and presentation for its ventures; Created UI mockups for mobile and web apps; Created print materials for marketing campaigns such as flyers, posters, table towels and wall vinyl stickers.
Girafa Corajosa Lda is a web/mobile applications company based in Madeira, Portugal.
Applications:
Senior Graphic Designer
CompareAsia Group
February 2014 – April 2017
Design-related responsibilities:
- Handled graphic requirements for SEO and Content Marketing
- Coordinated with content managers and writers for the execution of infographics and featured images for venture blogs and affiliate sites
- Coordinated with social media managers in creating and providing graphics and images following updated social media standards optimized for web and mobile devices
- Coordinated with marketing managers for the production of GDN banners and remarketing ads
- Coordinated with branding manager for the proper application of branding guidelines to all graphic outputs
- Created UI mock ups in coordination with product managers and provides optimized site assets
Task and Asset Management Responsibilities:
- Managed graphic requests and assigns tasks to designers through project management tools
- Monitored graphic requests and keeps a directory of all requests with links to its image output
- Managed online repository of all graphic and visual assets for the company
CompareAsia Group is a financial technology company with offices in the Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Applications:
Freelance Graphic Artist
8Works Integrated Marketing Communications
September 2011 — February 2014
Created design and layout for special events and marketing campaigns from visual concept to final artwork; Coordinated with suppliers for quality delivery of creative outputs; Worked with video editor for AVP visuals and title cards.
8Works IMC is a marketing and corporate events company based in Pasig City, Philippines.
Applications:
Graphic/Web Designer
Golets Travel, Inc.
May — September 2011
Designed UX/UI mockups for the product and member websites, and implements the front end in coordination with the back-end developers; Created design and layout for marketing requirements and provides final artwork and print ready materials
Golets Travel, Inc. (Golets.com) is a tech startup developing hotel booking apps based in Makati City, Philippines.
Applications:
Graphic/Layout Artist
SEAMEO INNOTECH
July 2009 — December 2010
Handled graphic and layout requirements for publications and promotional materials, from visual concept to final artwork; Worked in collaboration with video editor for title cards and AVP graphics
SEAMEO INNOTECH is a non-profit organization developing educational and training programs for Southeast Asian schools and with an office based in Quezon City, Philippines.
Applications:
Early Work Experiences:
Graphic/Layout Artist at Midas Printing, Inc.
May 2008 — July 2009
Graphic Artist at Pencil First, Inc.
March 2007 — February 2008
Created graphics and layouts for publications, marketing and advertising materials, as well as product packaging, from concept and design execution, revisions to final artwork.
Midas Printing, Inc. was a printing press and Pencil First, Inc. was an advertising agency and printing company based in Manila, Philippines.
Applications:
OTHER FREELANCE CLIENTS AND PROJECTS:
The Spa Genie LLC
September 2024 – January 2025
Created Meta ads for iCryo, one of The Spa Genie’s clients.
.ZERO / Buddha Prayers
March 2020
Created Facebook ads for Buddha Prayers under dotzero.
CryptoCompare
September 2019
Created the media kit layout for CryptoCompare.
Applications:
SKILLS
PRINT DESIGN
concept, layout & final artwork, coordination with print suppliers
flyers, brochures, product catalogs and other marketing materials; publication layout and covers; large format banners
DIGITAL CONTENT & MARKETING
design & layout optimized for screens, website UI design & mockups, basic animation and video editing
infographics, blog images, social media tiles & adverts, slide presentations, media kits, GIF banners, social video clips, remarketing ad / HTML banners, UI design and mockups
IDENTITY & BRANDING
brand concept & design, brand style guide
logo design, branding kit and style guide, business cards and stationery design with print specs, branded presentation templates
DESIGN & TASK MANAGEMENT
proper & consistent brand application based on the brand style guide, project management & task delegation, design review, supervision and assistance
EDUCATION & TRAININGS
Bachelor of Arts Major in Communication Arts
University of Santo Tomas, Manila
2002-2006
Web Design
First Academy of Computer Arts
September – December 2010
Adobe Premiere Pro Masterclass
Graphics Media Training Philippines
May 2023
UX/UI App & Web Design Crash Course Using Figma
MST Connect PH
April 2025
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CONNECT WITH ME:
Linkedin | Email: nez.urbina@gmail.com