Gilbert Ibañez

Publicis Jimenez Basic

Manila, Philippines
From humble beginnings and education at the Philippine Women’s University, where i took Fine Arts and majored in Advertising, I began my career at Tokyo Animation Production as Animator/In-betweener. I then moved to the Philippine Animation Studio as Freelance Animator/In-betweener. I held this role when I transferred to Toei Animation and Hanna-Barbera Studios. My animation experience greatly influenced my current work as Senior Graphic Artist at Redworks Ogilvy Manila. developed top-notch skills allowing to transform mere images into fine works of art. Extensive training and exposure to color separation, large format imaging and a wide array of the latest print production software all helped him develop an eye for perfection. Undeniably an Ogilvy & Mather veteran, handled most of the agency’s key accounts ranging from Unilever, Nike, Kraft, Philippine Airlines, Globe and Vista Land, among others.

Significant digital imaging and final artwork experience landed on current role at Redworks Ogilvy Manila. Helping secure his agency’s first-ever Agency of the Year win in Print Production Excellence, has seen Redworks as oasis for inspiration and excellence.

Work Experience

Publicis Jimenez Basic

Art Director

October 2022 - Present Makati, Philippines

Publicis Jimenez Basic

Senior Designer

Senior Designer/ Graphic Artist
August 2013 - Present Makati, Philippines

Redworks Ogilvy

Senior Graphic Artist

Ogilvy & Mather Advertising / "Redworks Ogilvy" 2007 Up To 2013,. Computer Graphic Artist/Illustrator Develop Final Artwork - Enhance Imagery Through Digital Composition - Do Product Mock-Ups - Create And Develop Illustrations For Storyboard - Works Closely With Accounts Team, Creative Team And Print Producers.
June 2007 - August 2013 Philippines

Ogilvy And Mather

Senior Graphic Artist / visualizer

From humble beginnings and education at the Philippine Women’s University, where i took Fine Arts and majored in Advertising, I began my career at Tokyo Animation Production as Animator/In-betweener. I then moved to the Philippine Animation Studio as Freelance Animator/In-betweener. I held this role when I transferred to Toei Animation and Hanna-Barbera Studios. My animation experience greatly influenced my current work as Senior Graphic Artistat Ogilvy & Mather / visualizer. developed top-notch skills allowing to transform mere images into fine works of art. Extensive training and exposure to color separation, large format imaging and a wide array of the latest print production software all helped him develop an eye for perfection. Undeniably an Ogilvy & Mather veteran, handled most of the agency’s key accounts ranging from Unilever, Nike, Kraft, Philippine Airlines, Globe and Vista Land, among others.

Significant digital imaging and final artwork experience landed on current role at Redworks Ogilvy Manila. Helping secure his agency’s first-ever Agency of the Year win in Print Production Excellence, has seen RedWorks as oasis for inspiration and excellence.
February 1997 - June 2007 Philippines

Philippine Animation Studio, Inc (PASI)

Freelance Inbetweener at Philippine Animation Studio Inc. / Toei Animation / Hanna-Barbera Studio

- Create And Develop In-Between Animation after the animator draws out key scenes, it is up to the inbetweener to take the images and create the characters’ movements in transitioning between scenes. Inbetweeners use illustration and 2D animation skills to complete the tasks at hand. Inbetweeners take direction from assistant animators, animators, and animation directors primarily at animation production studios, motion picture and video production studios, gaming companies and multimedia firms.

ANIMATION SHOWS HANDLED
Title Of Show Production Company And Nature Of Work Done

• Biker Mice - (TV Series) Philippine Animation Studio Inc. : Clean-Up / Inbetweener
• X-Men - (TV Series) Philippine Animation Studio Inc. : Clean-Up / Inbetweener
• Fantastic 4 - (TV Series) Philippine Animation Studio Inc. : Clean-Up / Inbetweener
• The Mask - (TV Series) Philippine Animation Studio Inc. : Clean-Up / Inbetweener
• BattleTech - (Animated Adaptation; 2D animation) Philippine Animation Studio Inc. : Clean-Up / Inbetweener
• Captain Planet - (TV Series) Hanna-Barbera Studios, Fil-Cartoons : Clean-Up / Inbetweener
• Ghost Sweeper Mikami - (TV Series) Toie Company, Ltd. : Clean-Up / Inbetweener
• Ghost fighter (Yu Yu Hakusho) - (TV Series) Toie Company, Ltd. : Clean-Up / Inbetweener
• Dragon Ball-Z - (TV Series) Toie Company, Ltd. : Clean-Up / Inbetweener
May 1994 - June 1995 Philippines

Tokyo Animation Production (TAP)

Inbetweener / Cel Painter Animation

Create And Develop In-Between Animation after the animator draws out key scenes, it is up to the inbetweener to take the images and create the characters’ movements in transitioning between scenes. Inbetweeners use illustration and 2D animation skills to complete the tasks at hand. Inbetweeners take direction from assistant animators, animators, and animation directors primarily at animation production studios, motion picture and video production studios, gaming companies and multimedia firms.
- In Task Of Doing Cell Animation Painting.

ANIMATION SHOWS HANDLED
Title Of Show Production Company And Nature Of Work Done

• Swat Kats -(TV Series) Tokyo Animated Prod. (TAP) ; Mook Animation Inc., : Inbetweener
• Twins Of Destiny - (TV Series) Tokyo Animated Prod. (TAP) ; Mook Animation Inc., : Inbetweener / Cell Animation Painter
• The Adventures of T-Rex - (TV Series) Tokyo Animated Prod. (TAP) ; Mook Animation Inc., : Inbetweener
• Little Mermaid - (TV Series) Tokyo Animated Prod. (TAP) ; Mook Animation Inc., : Inbetweener / Cell Animation Painter
• Montana Jones - (TV Series) Tokyo Animated Prod. (TAP) ; Mook Animation Inc., : Inbetweener / Cell Animation Painter
• Bible Story - (TV Series) Tokyo Animated Prod. (TAP) ; Mook Animation Inc., : Inbetweener / Cell Animation Painter
March 1992 - May 1994 Philippines

Education

PWU

Bachelor Of Fine Arts, Majored In Advertising

Bachelor Of Fine Arts, Majored In Advertising
PHILIPPINE WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY, Taft Avenue, Manila Philippines
February 1995 - Philippines

Languages

English (Conversational),

Awards

Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF)

"SHAKE RATTLE AND 14: BEST VISUAL EFFECTS" Gilbert Ibanez Concept Design

2012

Spikes Asia Advertising Festival

"NIKE TRAIN TO WIN" Gilbert Ibanez Redworks (Manila) Digital Artist Graphic Design

2011

Kidlat Awards

ANALOG SOUL “BOOKS” Gilbert Ibanez Redworks (Manila) Digital Artist Graphic Design

2009

Spikes Asia Advertising Festival

"POND"S SIREN" Gilbert Ibanez Redworks (Manila) Digital Artist Graphic Design

2009

Skills

Fundamental Knowledge In Video Production (E.G. Maya And After Effects Sofwares; Video Formats) , Thorough Knowledge Of Graphics Production (E.g. Color Separation; Large Format Imaging) - Strong Computer Skills (E.g. Photoshop ) - Strong Sense Of Image And Layout Composition,

Exhibit

Group Exhibit 2016 - PJB's ‘ART LOTTO’: An advocacy project that aims to raise consciousness and appreciation for Filipino art. FB: Art Lotto TW: artlottoph

Group Exhibit 2015 - PJB's ‘POEM CALLS’: Exhibit May 8, 2015 held at Revolver Office in BGC,. The poems were also turned into art pieces as interpreted by visual artists. These were launched in an art exhibit that coincided with “Gabi ng mga Tala at Tula”,.The art pieces can also be viewed on the Facebook page, where the full poems may be read.

Group Exhibit 2013 - WITNESS HISTORY: NIKE LeBron X , Exhibit July 23, 2013 held at Nike Park Bonifacio High Street

Group Exhibit 2010 - BINIL CUSTOM TOY: Exhibit November 30, 2010 held at Vinyl on Vinyl Urban Art & Music The Collective, 7274 Malugay Street, San Antonio Village, Makati City

Group Exhibit 2010 - ROBOTARS: Exhibit April 16, 2010 1st designer toy custom show!, In this exhibition, artists customize a blank resin-cast Robotar sculpture, transforming it into various personalities. Robotars was created by architect and artist Jomike Tejido held at Art Asia Gallery, 4th Flr. SM Megamall. Philippines.