James Villaruel

Deadline-orientated Graphic Designer focused on overseeing projects from concept through final delivery. Successful at creating brand messages, strategies and key graphic productions. Resourceful and hardworking with expertise to find vendors and keep all team members on task.

Proficient Graphic

Designer experienced across diverse brand and communication projects. Consults and collaborates with clients to design and realise creative concepts. Skilled in manual and CAD development.

Graphic Artist - Starwave Multitrading Inc.

(2024-01 - 2026-12)

• Managed and executed design assets for high-profile licenses, ensuring 100% compliance with global brand style guides.
• Collaborated with licensors to navigate complex approval workflows, reducing revision cycles by 15% through proactive design strategy.
• Developed 'Look-and-Feel' concepts for licensed toy packaging, translating character narratives into retail-ready visual systems.
• Expertly adapted 2D character assets for 3D product applications, maintaining visual integrity across diverse manufacturing materials.

Graphic Artist - HGHMNDS MAKATI

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Submitted design ideas to plan projects with customers and managers.
• Worked with clients to define marketing and design vision for various graphic design projects
• Presented creative design work, took constructive feedback and worked towards positive outcomes.
• Worked within brand guidelines to deliver consistent, high-quality branded content.
• Provided day-to-day artwork, receiving design briefs and fulfilling design requests across print and digital.
• Utilised extensive knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create high-quality images.

Graphic Artist - Linens International Inc

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

• Submitted design ideas to plan projects with customers and managers.
• Designed new, on-brand visual elements focusing on concept and messaging.
• Created innovative design packages as part of on-brand marketing materials.
• Presented creative design work, took constructive feedback and worked towards positive outcomes.
• Worked within brand guidelines to deliver consistent, high-quality branded content.

Information Technology - Dr. Filemon C. Aguilar Memorial College of Las Piñas (2015-12)