Chris Santos
Art Director
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesWork Experience
Department Of Culture And Tourism
Sr. Graphic Designer
April 2019
- Present
United Arab Emirates
International Renewable Energy Agency
Freelance Art Director
Working with clients, briefing and advising them with regards to design style, format, print production and timescales. Ensures final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand.
2019
- 2019
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Central Bank Of The UAE
Freelancer Art Director
Plans concept by studying information and materials while Obtaining approval of concept by submitting a rough layout for approval. Completes projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, and printers.
2018
- 2019
United Arab Emirates
Momentum Worldwide
Sr. Art Director
Head of the design team, making sure all the deadlines for everyday design requirements are met by the designers. Ensures that the clients’ desired message and the image are conveyed to the consumers. Reviewing designs for errors before printing or publishing them. Creating Social Post from concept to final form. Presenting the design to clients or the creative director.
2015
- 2018
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi Tourism Culture And Authority
Sr. Graphic Designer
Part of the brand team responsible for all the design requirements for the UAE’s Capital. Creating images that identify a product or convey a message. Develops graphics for product illustrations, logos, and websites. Conceptualize visuals based on requirements.
2012
- 2015
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Impact BBDO
Art Director
Determines the message the design should portray. Selecting colours, images, text style, and layout for new brand identities. In-charge on art direction in most of the pitches, working closely with the creative directors.
2007
- 2012
United Arab Emirates
Leo Burnett Manila
Sr. Visualiser
Meets with clients or the art director to determine the scope of a project.
Developing Key Visuals, illustrations, logos and other designs digitally or by hand. Reviews the final layouts and suggest improvements if required on the overall look.
Developing Key Visuals, illustrations, logos and other designs digitally or by hand. Reviews the final layouts and suggest improvements if required on the overall look.
2004
- 2007
Philippines
Draftfcb
Graphic Designer
Preparing rough drafts and present ideas. Works with copywriters and art directors to produce the final design. Test graphics across various media and amends designs after feedback.
2003
- 2004
Philippines
Calypso Colors
Jr Designer
Assisting Graphic Designer with design of flyers, banners, posters, invitations and other advertising and marketing materials as needed. Assisting with other graphic design requirements as needed.
2001
- 2003
Philippines
Languages
Filipino (Native),
English (Fluent),
Arabic (Conversational),
Skills
Adobe,
Adobe After Effects,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Microsoft Office,
Art Director • Designer • Illustrator
Born and raised in Manila, I always wanted to become a successful designer that’s why I love being surrounded by people who share the same passion that I have. I’m a team player and a guy who always open to criticisms. Constructive or not it’s always a good thing have an open mind I always say.
With a keen eye for aesthetics and details, I have the ability to work methodically and meet deadlines. I have long experience of design theories and principles of design and advertising and I’m very comfortable working across various digital and social platforms.
With a keen eye for aesthetics and details, I have the ability to work methodically and meet deadlines. I have long experience of design theories and principles of design and advertising and I’m very comfortable working across various digital and social platforms.