Luz Tamayo

Seasoned Graphic Designer with decades of hands-on experience delivering high-impact visual solutions across print and digital. A proven ability to multitask within fast-paced environments and perform under pressure. Brings a fast, agile workflow and a strong capacity to learn and implement new design tools and concept quickly. Combines creative problem-solving with efficiency to consistently meet tight deadlines.

Graphic Artist, Senior Graphic Artist at GOODREAM PRINTING CORPORATION (2018-04 – Present)

• Responsible for checking/fixing the provided client file into a final artwork that is suitable for print. Applied all the necessary protocol guidelines for the artwork to be output or mass-produced. Converting the RGB file to CMYK, adding bleed if not enough or not included in the provided file. Converting all rich black into CMYK one color black (overprinting). Importing all text from an Adobe Photoshop file to Adobe Illustrator to refine the text. Adjust some parts of the provided file if the content is too near to the cutting edge to avoid being cut for the finishing or final cut during production. Check and refine the provided diecut to become more feasible or work to the required/needed sizes of the clients. Also, creating a mock-up or presentation to visually check if the file is ready or needs to be adjusted.
• Responsible for creating packaging boxes, Dielines/ knife guides/diecuts that meet the requirements of the client and are, at the same time, budget-friendly and cost-efficient.
• Guide and teach the junior Graphic Artist about the protocols, standards and workflow of the projects.

Pre-Press Technician, Graphic Artist & Illustrator at ARMVET PRINTING COMPANY (2014-04 – 2018-04)

• Responsible for checking/fixing the provided client file into a final artwork that is suitable for print. Applied all the necessary protocol guidelines for the artwork to be output or mass-produced. Converting the RGB file to CMYK, adding bleed if not enough or not included in the provided file. Converting all rich black into CMYK one color black (overprinting). Adjust some parts of the provided file if the content is too near to the cutting edge to avoid being cut for the finishing or final cut during production. Also, creating a mock-up/prototype or presentation for visual purposes to check if the file is ready or needs to be adjusted.
• Responsible for creating and illustrating children's books, such as coloring books, bedtime stories, and many educational materials, such as posters, flashcards, origami books etc. Also design and create occasional wrappers for birthdays, weddings, Christmas, etc.

Tertiary in Graphic Arts and Printing Technology – Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) (2011 – 2014)

Secondary – Cupang National Highschool (2007 – 2011)

Primary – Cupang Elementary School (2001 – 2007)