1. To be part of an organization and work in a collaborative environment where I can utilize
my skills and experience as a graphic designer and play a role in developing and producing
various media for a variety of marketing channels.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts major in Advertising - Far Eastern University - Manila, Philippines - April 2012
Cum Laude , Dean’s List from 2010-2012
June 2013 - Present Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Michael Philip Art & Design, Arlington, VA
Provides freelance design and illustration services.
- Created print and graphic design work for clients including:
August 2013 - Present Front Desk and Child Minding (Part-time)
The Energy Club, Arlington, VA
Retain & assist with new gym memberships through good relationships.
- Provide club members information on current and upcoming club activities,
in person and by telephone
- Manage the front desk and its operations (inventory control, cash register,
and accounting system), and to function as Manager on Duty as necessary
- Watch over kids and provide them with activities that inspire creativity and
social skills (ages 6 weeks - 8 y.o.)
November 2016 - February 2017 Junior Graphic Designer (3 month contract position)
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Assisted with the production of various print and web media.
June 2014 - September 2016 Box Office Associate
Signature Theatre, Arlington, VA
Assists subscribers and single-ticket buyers as well as
Public Relations in special events by the theater company.
- Processing donation requests for fundraising events for non-profits in the D.C.,
Maryland, and Virginia area.
- Responsible for box office duties such as assisting subscribers and single-ticket
buyers with exchanges, directions, purchases, donations and questions
- Participates in annual subscription campaign, complimentary ticket requests
and group sales
Accomplishment: Raised the highest average gift/donations for the end of the year
fundraising event at Signature theatre.
July 2013 - January 2014 Store Model & Assistant Visual Merchandiser
Abercrombie & Fitch, Arlington VA
Provided customer service and improved presentation standards
for the visual layout of the store as well as merchandise flow.
- Communicated and resolved customer concerns
- Developed display skills via additional in-house training
- Operated cash register and computerized accounting systems
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Objective:
1915SouthKenmoreStreet,Arlington,VA
703.731.9145
linkedin.com/in/iamichaelphilip
website:www.michaelphilipdesign.com
MICHAEL PHILIP
ART&D E S I G N
ACTIVATE (www.displayworks.com)
US-Philippines Society
American Pops Orchestra
Peter’s Alley Theatre Productions
Osteria Da Nino
Faith Coalition Against Sex Trafficking
The Arlington Players
Signature Theatre
Vienna Theatre Company
Smithsonian Institute Folklife Festival
2. • Typography
• Copywriting
• Print, Email, and Social Media Marketing
• Storyboard Development
• Mac OS and Windows proficient
• Photography and photo manipulation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual (Filipino and English)
SKILLS
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook
• Basic HTML and CSS coding
• Illustration and graphic design
• Print, web, and information design
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SEMINARS ATTENDED
July 25 - 27 2016
ORGANIZATIONS
July 2015 - Present Member
AIGA, Washington D.C.
March 2016 - Present Design Talent
Aquent | Vitamin T, Washington D.C.
October 2016 - Present Design Talent
Creative Circle, Washington D.C.
AN EVENT APART : THREE DAYS OF DESIGN, CODE, AND CONTENT
Washington D.C.
MICHAEL PHILIP ART & DESIGN
September 2012 - June 2013 Freelance Illustrator, Designer & Thesis Advisor
Manila, Philippines
Created designs for various clients such as:
- K-Zone Philippines (kids magazine) - Illustrated an article for the June 2013 issue
- Trumpets PLAYSHOP - Manila, Philippines (theater school) - Designed props
- World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Philippines - Designed a logo/poster
for the annual WWF Philippines ‘Doodle Day’ event
- Gingersnaps (clothing brand) - Designed the 2013 Summer window display
- Buscopan and Alesion (medicine brands) - Made logo studies for both products;
logos were selected amongst several design studies
Consulted and mentored Advertising students taking up their theses:
- Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines - Fine Arts Department
Accomplishment: Two students made it to the Best Thesis in Photography and Book
Illustration category, respectively
- University Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines - Fine Arts Department
Accomplishment: One student was awarded Thesis of the Year (2013) -
Book Illustration category
May 2012 - July 2012 Researcher / Writer, and Layout Artist (3 month contract position)
De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde, Manila, Philippines
Improved the overall look of the school website and its content.
- Suggested and proofread copy of text to be used for the school website
- Interviewed professors and students on school events
- Created design concepts and sorted photos for web use
- Attended seminars about web publication and publishing content online
April 2011 - May 2011 Layout Artist (Intern)
Flying Colors Graphic Studio
Manila, Philippines
Assisted in the production and preparation of design collaterals for clients.
- Created layouts and design concepts for various print media
- Researched and provided competitive marketing data
3. References:
• Scott Buga– The Kennedy Center – Advertising Design Manager
sabuga@kennedy-center.org
202-416-8533
• Scott Bushnell– The Kennedy Center – Advertising Creative Director
scbushnell@kennedy-center.org
202-416-8534
• Jennifer Buzzell – Signature Theatre – Marketing Manager
buzzellj@sigtheatre.org
(571) 527 - 1830
• Luke Frazier – The American Pops Orchestra – Founder/Conductor
lukesfrazier@gmail.com
5. Peter’s Alley commissioned me to create a poster for their upcoming season starting with ‘Dinner with Friends’. The poster was developed with the
producer and director’s ideas in mind. The illustration of the wine glasses clashing creates the drama and interest the show features and the plate is used as a
frame for the show’s title. Illustration and type treatment was created using Adobe Illustrator.
Dinner with Friends poster for Peter’s Alley Theatre Productions
6. The American Pops Orchestra commissioned me to create an invitation for their season opening event. The objective was to create a classic and timeless
theme as a reflection of their upcoming season. Graphic design and type treatment was created using Adobe Illustrator.
American Pops Orchestra Season Opening Invitation
7. Marketing Materials for Mariinsky Ballet at the Kennedy Center
For the Mariinsky Ballet’s 15 th season at the Kennedy Center, I was tasked with created their marketing materials using the in-house style conventions of
the Kennedy Center’s design group. These materials – including posters, postcards and web ads – were created to promote their performances.
Type treatment and layout for the poster and postcards were created using InDesign. Web materials were optimized in Photoshop.
WEB ADSPOSTER
8. Marketing Materials for Mariinsky Ballet at the Kennedy Center (Continued)
For the Mariinsky Ballet’s 15 th season at the Kennedy Center, I was tasked with created their marketing materials using the in-house style conventions of
the Kennedy Center’s design group. These materials – including posters, postcards and web ads – were created to promote their performances.
Type treatment and layout for the poster and postcards were created using InDesign. Web materials were optimized in Photoshop.
POSTCARD (FRONT)
POSTCARD (BACK)
9. Washington National Opera - Opera Institute 2017 Event Brochure and Poster
In partnership with American University, the WNO - Opera Institute is an intense pre-professional program for high school students who wish to pursue
opera in college. The brochure also serves as a poster to be used on school bulletin boards, and can be folded for students to take home.
Photos were enhanced and edited in Photoshop, and the type treatment and layout were made using InDesign.
10. Print Advertisement for SHIFT: A Festival of American Orchestras at the Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center and the Washington Performing Arts conducted a week-long spotlight on North American orchestras. This print ad was designed for
Where Magazine, a publication that highlights various events in the Washington, D.C. area. The type treatment and poster layout were created
using InDesign.
11. Marketing Materials for Lunar New Year 2017 at the Kennedy Center
For the Kennedy Center’s celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year, I was tasked with creating marketing materials in collaboration with the in-house
design team lead and the Kennedy Center’s International Programming team. These materials helped attract over ten thousand attendees for the event’s
festivities. Type treatment and layout were created in InDesign, and illustration was made in Illustrator.
12. Marketing Materials for Lunar New Year 2017 at the Kennedy Center (Continued)
For the Kennedy Center’s second year of celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year, I was assigned to create the marketing materials in collaboration with my
supervisor, and the Kennedy Center International Programming. These materials helped attract over ten thousand people during the weekend festivities.
Type treatment and layout were created using InDesign, and the rooster illustration in Illustrator.
13. Marketing Materials for the National Symphony Orchestra
The National Symphony Orchestra provides free performances and educational activities in the Washington, D.C. area. These marketing pieces – including
posters and web ads - were designed to help the organization communicate how it works to build deeper connections with audiences of all ages to inspire
learning and create excitement for the arts. Type treatment and layout were created using InDesign, and web ads were optimized in Photoshop.
14. American Pops Orchestra – Don’t Rain On My Parade:75 Years of Streisand
For my second collaboration with The American Pops Orchestra, I was commissioned to create concert poster and marketing materials for a show featuring
music by Barbara Streisand. The objective was to create a visual theme that honors and celebrates the works of Streisand. Graphic design and type treatment
were created with Adobe Illustrator.
15. Known for its Old World charm of Italian culture and tradition, Osteria Da Nino commissioned me to create their marketing materials. A simple, mini-
malist design was used as a reflection of the owner’s Sicilian roots.
Osteria Da Nino marketing materials
16. Marketing for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the Kennedy Center
For the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s return to the Kennedy Center, I was tasked with creating marketing materials using the in-house style
conventions of the Kennedy Center’s design group. I created a show poster, in addition to web ads for usage on various theater and performing arts websites.
The type treatment and layouts were created using InDesign, and web ads were optimized in Photoshop.
POSTER WEB ADS
17. These graphics were prepared for Navanti showing the bread production process in Syria from start to finish, and how hostile conflicts affect the price of
the country’s basic goods. Text, graphic and layout was done in Illustrator.
Infographics for Navanti
18. For ‘Nice Work’ I coordinated with the show’s director and presented hand-drawn thumbnail sketches of potential layouts. Because this musical is set in
1920’s New York, the client requested that the poster depict key elements such as romance, dancing and the Prohibition-era references. The illustration was
used for the poster artwork, website thumbnail, postcard, and Facebook cover photo.
‘Nice Work’ Poster Design and Marketing Media
19. WWF Philippines hosts its annual Doodle Day, which uses art as a means of promoting environmental awareness. The goal was to incorporate nature and
its elements in the form of a doodle illustration for use in its marketing campaign and collaterals. I made a pencil sketch for the doodle, and then traced the
lineart and rendered it in Illustrator.
WWF Philippines - Doodle Day 2013
20. These are the ads featured in the Washington Blade Arts section, and various theater websites to promote The Arlington Players’ production of Little Shop
of Horrors for its 65th season.
Little Shop of Horrors on Print and Social Media
21. This poster was a self-initiated project for a family member’s birthday and graduation party. As a gift, I designed an illustration that features characters of
his favorite game - ‘Ni No Kuni’ - and included him in his academic regalia. The illustration started as a pencil sketch; I then traced the lineart and colored
each shape in Illustrator. Texture was added in Photoshop, and then the image was transferred back into Illustrator for poster design.
Leo’s Feast Illustration and Poster
22. These are logo concepts for Alesion, a medicine company in the Philippines. Alesion is an anti-histamine (allergen) medicine that has a triple effect action
on relieving allergies; it prevents bronchial allergies and prevents them from coming back. The idea of fast action, movement and its triple effect served as
inspiration for the logos. The logos were rendered in Photoshop.
Alesion Logo Concepts
23. K-Zone is an international magazine for kids in the Philippines. To add excitement and fun for students who are coming back to school, this commission
was created for its back-to-school issue. These illustrations were rendered with pen-and-ink and scanned into Photoshop for color rendering.
KZ's De-Classified School Survival Guide
24. I worked with the creative team to make these banner displays for Manny O. Wines. The ads were created using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. The ads
were displayed on one of the major highways in Manila, Philippines. The above photo is a concept composite for the actual usage.
Display banner ads for Manny O. Wines
25. These are conceptual designs for a college website. The photos and text were provided for the templates - I copyedited the content, selected the best photo
to fit each respective modal window, and assembled all elements in the page. These designs were made in Photoshop.
De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde Webpages
26. These are conceptual designs for a college website. The photos and text were provided for the templates - I copyedited the content, selected the best photo
to fit each respective modal window, and assembled all elements in the page. These designs were made in Photoshop.
De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde Webpages (Continued)
27. For the 66th season of The Arlington Players - a community theatre group in Arlington, Virginia - I was commissioned to design the full poster series. The
set was developed in coordination with all three directors of the season’s upcoming shows. With last season a success thanks to it’s posters, the upcoming
series was requested to be done using illustration work. The drafts, final lineart and color were done in Photoshop and the type treatment in Illustrator.
The Arlington Players 2016-2017 Season Poster Series
