Ezra Tac-an

Creative Director and Senior Creative Lead with 16+ years of experience leading creative teams and delivering integrated campaigns across broadcast, experiential, digital, and social media. Backed by 5 years of social media management experience, with expertise in AI-powered creative workflows, branding, and visual storytelling for global brands.

Senior Graphic Designer - EZELINK - United Arab Emirates, Dubai | REMOTE

(2025-02 - 2026-06)

• Lead motion graphics, video, and social media content creation using AI tools for faster, high-quality output.
• Manage projects end-to-end—from concept to AI-enhanced production—ensuring brand consistency.
• Collaborate with teams to turn business goals into compelling, AI-optimized visual stories.

Senior Graphic Designer / Creative Lead - ABS-CBN - Philippines, Quezon City

(2018-11 - 2024-11)

• Led creative direction for broadcast visuals across major television programs, integrating AR, virtual sets, motion graphics, lighting, and spatial design.
• Elevated on-air storytelling and audience engagement through immersive visual systems.
• Developed standardized templates and venue branding systems, improving visual consistency and production efficiency.

Senior Graphic Designer - CNN Philippines - Philippines, Mandaluyong City

(2011-11 - 2017-11)

• Designed and maintained broadcast visual identities for news and feature programs.
• Integrated AR elements and audiovisual systems to enhance storytelling impact.
• Mentored junior designers and contributed to internal creative standards.

Senior Graphic Designer - Yo-Kai Express - California, USA | REMOTE

(2024-03 - 2025-12)

• Delivered branding, digital content, and UI/UX solutions for a global automated retail brand.
• Used AI tools (Envato AI, Sora, Google Labs) to accelerate concept development and production workflows.

Graphic Designer - Fountain Forward - Houston Texas, USA | Remote

(2023-08 - 2024-02)

• Produced branding, digital, and video assets supporting marketing initiatives.

Graphic Designer - Run With Films - United Arab Emirates, Dubai | Remote

(2023-04 - 2023-10)

• Designed marketing visuals and digital assets for film-related projects.

Senior Graphic Designer - Finotec Asia - Philippines, Makati | Remote

(2019-02 - 2021-02)

• Lead creative design for social and digital channels, enhancing casino brand visibility.

Social Media Manager - Lynn Bentsen Fashion Academy - Quezon City, Philippines | Remote

(2017-01 - 2019-10)

• Developed and executed social media strategies to increase brand awareness, engagement, and audience growth.
• Created, managed, and scheduled content across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Analyzed performance metrics and optimized campaigns using social media insights and analytics.
• Managed online communities by responding to messages, comments, and customer inquiries.
• Planned and managed paid social media campaigns to drive reach, engagement, and conversions.

Bachelor Arts - Multimedia Arts - DE LA SALLE COLLEGE OF SAINT BENILDE (2006 - 2010)