Senior Graphic Designer
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Dario Tibay is a seasoned Creative professional, Graphic Designer, and Photographer with a rich history in print publishing, branding, and the efficient production of compelling advertising, collaterals, and marketing materials. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of client needs, he expertly crafts designs that authentically convey their brand identity and messaging. Additionally, Dario is proficient in information architecture design, ensuring that projects are not only visually appealing but also strategically organised for optimal user experience.
Known for his passion for innovation, he thrives on tackling unique design challenges and consistently delivers engaging solutions that resonate with audiences.
HORIBA Instruments (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
Graphic Designer and Marketing Communications Specialist
Supports the marketing communications team with the creation of brochures and marketing collaterals for the company's lineup of Water Quality Instruments, accessories, and solutions. Responsible for creating Application Notes and Technical tips which are made available for download to distributors and end-users and are distributed by Electronic Direct Mailers. Charged with the maintenance, audience engagement, and brand promotion through the company's social media channels.
Also provides support to the laboratory and solutions production with the creation and design of labels and overall ad hoc design-related tasks. Works directly with print suppliers and service providers to ensure quality output and adherence to the company's branding guidelines.
August 2013 - July 2024 Singapore
Edge Print Media Pte Ltd
Designer and publisher of Images Magazine Singapore, a quarterly premier photography-related publication in Singapore. Directly responsible for concept and creation of the magazine, company Web site and social media accounts and content curation. I am also primarily in charge of user/reader engagement via forums, social media, and meetup groups.
July 2011 - July 2013 Singapore
Total EBiz Solutions Pte Ltd
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director
Responsibilities include design, art direction, illustration and concept development of various design requirements for the company’s clients. In charge of quality control management on press runs for all company produced marketing materials, collaterals and packaging. Primary designer of in-house graphic requirements such as the company Web site, marketing presentations and collaterals such as brochures,
flyers, and sales kits, Web UI design conceptualization and mockup generation for various clients.
Directly liaising with client (Sennheiser). Conceptualizing packaging construction and assembly for Sennheiser products and the creation of detailed technical illustrations. Creation of packaging mockups and initial concepts up until preparation of final artwork for print production. Product photography and photo-manipulation for use in product packaging and promotional materials.
September 2008 - August 2013 Singapore
Graphic Designer / Art Director
Conceptualized page layouts for the company’s marketing brochures. Conceptualized Web page design for the company’s Web site as well as other Web marketing requirements such as banners and electronic newsletters and other Web graphic requirements. Conceptualized marketing collaterals i.e. print ads, flyers,
newsletters, marketing banners and streamers. Prepared electronic files for final output or color separation. Responsible for providing illustrations and artworks for various purposes. Performed clean-up and digital manipulation of photos & artwork.
December 2006 - April 2008 Makati, Philippines
Freelance Graphic Designer / Art Director
August 2006 - December 2006 Mandaluyong, Philippines
Hinge Media Inc / Hinge Inquirer Publications Inc.
In-charge of supervision and art direction of the commercial publications of Hinge Media Inc. namely, Reviewer, m|ph, Swing and PC Magazine Philippines. In-charge of art direction, overall look, layout, and design of Hinge Media Custom Publications such as Lifestyle by Sony for Sony Philippines, Designed Together for HP Philippines, Images for Canon Philippines and Vision for Epson Philippines.
Tasked with conceptualizing as well as executing the look and design of new . publications for Hinge Media. In-charge of orienting new employees of the company on the rudiments of the production and work flow of the magazine—specifically pre-press processes and the printing of the publication. In-charge of the art direction of magazine cover shoots.
Is also tapped to do in-house photography for product shots or on-location event coverage. Coordinates and maintains good relations with the photographers as well as giving direction for shoots.
Conceptualizes and executes in-house ads for the magazines as well as designs ads for client-specific needs. Also is responsible for designing collaterals of the company such as event streamers or tarpaulins, tickets, posters, business cards, etc. In-charge of the training and managing the employees of the Creative Department. Monitors the quality of ad material given by client, ensuring that said material will be suitable for the technical specifications of the publication it is meant for.
August 2002 - August 2006 Makati, Philippines
Mega Magazines And Publications Inc.
Conceptualized page layouts for the company’s various publications. Conceptualized marketing collaterals i.e. brochures, print ads, subscription cards. Prepared electronic files for final output or color separation. Responsible for providing illustrations and artworks for various purposes. Responsible for art directing photo shoots and talents. Performed clean-up and digital manipulation of scanned photos & artwork.
May 2000 - August 2002 Mandaluyong, Philippines
WSQ Diploma in Creative Entrepreneurship
March 2009 - October 2009 Singapore, Singapore
Certificate in Fine Arts, Visual Communication
1989 - 1996 Philippines
Philippine High School For The Arts, National Arts Center
1986 - 1989 Los Banos, Philippines
Benedictine Abbey School, San Beda Alabang
1979 - 1986 Muntinlupa City, Philippines
