Erwin Villegas

Experience

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  Museo Pambata foundation

  Jul 1994 - Apr 1995

  Mural / Graphic Artist

  *Responsible for creating graphics support to project coordinators.* Executing Mural wall paintings and other art-related activities in the museum.

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  STERLING PAPER PRODUCTS

  May 1995 - Apr 1996

  Graphic Artist

  * Create, concept and develop All-occasion greeting cards, gift wraps, party materials, and notebook covers.* Execute approve concept designs by manually by using an airbrush, poster, and watercolor materials. * Create mock-ups and final artworks for product-shoot and scanning.

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  GEMTECH ENTERPRISES

  May 1996 - Apr 1999

  Graphic Artist / Product developer
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  ADMAN RESOURCES

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Graphics Artist
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  SPI GLOBAL II

  Feb 2001 - Dec 2005

  Graphics Supervisor

  • Assign and oversee the jobs of graphic operators• Redraw /trace scanned line-arts.• Scanning of halftones, color, and BW images.• Author file conversion from (.doc, spreadsheet files to PDF format)• Conducts training for newly-hired graphic operators• Ensure that all files accepted conform to the company’s standards.• Ensures that all files released passed pre-flight checking and done within pre-determined time schedules• Performs another task, which may be assigned occasionally. Show less

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  National Pen

  Apr 2006 - Dec 2006

  Graphic Designer

  Manufacturer / Marketing company dealing with corporate and promotional gift items.Duties/Responsibilities:• Design collaterals - brochures, flyers, stickers, and other marketing and print materials. (In-design / Quark)• Create mockups and branding on merchandise.• Redraw raster images and logos supplied by the client using Corel draw / Adobe illustrator• Coordinate with Account Executives for art-relayed items for product presentation, sales and promos.

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  Gulf News

  Jan 2007 - Nov 2011

  Graphic Artist

  • Create SMA (Studio-made artworks) as per clients’ instruction and company standards.• Scanning / Image editing.• Check PRM (Print Ready Materials) before processing for Prepress• Send queries if the submitted materials (PRM) by the client does not meet the company standard requirements on artworks.• Link XML files to page templates of different products

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  Emaar

  Nov 2011 - Jan 2016

  Graphic Designer

  Duties/Responsibilities:• Prepare 3D renderings and adaptations base on as-built drawings of the proposed establishment of attraction. (Kidzania)• Assist the Marketing team in implementing the marketing communications strategy, including advertising, promotions, public relations, graphics, and collateral, to support the marketing objectives and maximize the EMAAR attractions’ exposure. ( Dubai Aquarium, Dubai Ice rink, At the Top and Reel Cinema)• Develop basic design concepts and assist in obtaining design approval.• Provide drawings and finishes for tender and construction of the fit-out.• Undertake site visits and monitoring of the fit-out works to be by the approved drawings.• Assist the projects team in layout & design details during presentations• Make theming proposals for store designs and kiosks.• Create mockup and branding proposals.• Product development for the merchandise.• Prepare final artworks for fit-outs. Show less

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  Farah Experiences LLC

  Apr 2016 - Jun 2022

  Duties / Responsibilities:• Support marketing and operation requirements for Ferrari World Abu Dhabi , Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Watan & CLYMB • Perform a wide range of graphic design functions including digital/online artwork, video editing, branding & large-scale printing • Assist in digital media projects for marketing visuals, animated and static web banners, GIFS, EDM , B2B, and other media content • Create and edit video content for campaigns / promotions & events• Collaborate with marketing and sales team to create promotional and marketing collaterals such as brochures, newsletters, flyers, and posters to support marketing objectives • Maintain and develop brand guidelines to ensure they are up-to-date and include all relevant templates • Design and produce creative theme designs for a variety of events and activities • Provide creatives for special print projects • Collaborate with other business units in the company with marketing requirements and interpret design briefs • Provide graphic design support to the HR department for internal visual communications • Create mockups for presentation which may be assigned occasionally Show less

  • Senior Graphic Designer

    Sept 2020 - Jun 2022

  • Graphic Designer

    Apr 2016 - Aug 2020
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  Miral Destinations

  Jun 2022 - now

  • Creative Experience Design Manager

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Creative Experience Design Support Manager

    Jun 2022 - Dec 2022