Graduate of Fine Arts (Visual Communication) Cum Laude | 16 Years of Design Strategy (13 in UAE Retail: MAF, Al-Futtaim, Landmark) With 16 years of experience delivering results for the UAE’s leading retail groups—Majid Al Futtaim, Al-Futtaim, and Landmark—I have built my career on the principle that effective design is a strategic marketing discipline. My background in Visual Communication provided the academic and professional training to integrate consumer psychology and market positioning into every visual narrative. I don’t simply execute graphics; I strategize the visual narratives required to identify business goals and translate them into the specific triggers that drive actual performance. By aligning the strategic "Why" with the creative "How" from the very first concept, I ensure that every 360° campaign—from digital apps to 3D retail spaces—is purpose-built for growth and ROI. I bring the perspective of an experienced Lead who still has a genuine hunger to learn and adapt to new trends. I am educated and trained to combine established brand principles with modern, AI-assisted workflows to enhance efficiency and creative output. My focus remains on being teachable and proactive in mastering industry shifts while maintaining a high standard of professional execution. Strategic Focus: Visual Marketing Leadership: Translating business KPIs into impactful content across digital and physical touchpoints. Omni-channel Branding: Delivering concept-to-execution for 3D Visual Merchandising (VM), property marketing, and seasonal GCC-wide campaigns. Modernized Workflows: Proactively upskilling and integrating AI tools to streamline production while maintaining brand consistency. Technical Stack & Expertise: Design Tools: Adobe Creative Suite (PS, AI, ID, PR, AE), SketchUp, CapCut/Canva, and 2D/3D Mockups. Systems: AI Tool Integration (Adobe Firefly, Gemini, ChatGPT), UI/UX support, and Performance Marketing. Core Skills: Marketing Strategy • Branding • Retail VM • Packaging • E-commerce Creatives • AI Optimization • Marketing. - A thinker not just a doer -

Marlon T. Dizo

Graduate of Fine Arts (Visual Communication) Cum Laude | 16 Years of Design Strategy (13 in UAE Retail: MAF, Al-Futtaim, Landmark) With 16 years of experience delivering results for the UAE’s leading retail groups—Majid Al Futtaim, Al-Futtaim, and Landmark—I have built my career on the principle that effective design is a strategic marketing discipline. My background in Visual Communication provided the academic and professional training to integrate consumer psychology and market positioning into every visual narrative. I don’t simply execute graphics; I strategize the visual narratives required to identify business goals and translate them into the specific triggers that drive actual performance. By aligning the strategic "Why" with the creative "How" from the very first concept, I ensure that every 360° campaign—from digital apps to 3D retail spaces—is purpose-built for growth and ROI. I bring the perspective of an experienced Lead who still has a genuine hunger to learn and adapt to new trends. I am educated and trained to combine established brand principles with modern, AI-assisted workflows to enhance efficiency and creative output. My focus remains on being teachable and proactive in mastering industry shifts while maintaining a high standard of professional execution. Strategic Focus: Visual Marketing Leadership: Translating business KPIs into impactful content across digital and physical touchpoints. Omni-channel Branding: Delivering concept-to-execution for 3D Visual Merchandising (VM), property marketing, and seasonal GCC-wide campaigns. Modernized Workflows: Proactively upskilling and integrating AI tools to streamline production while maintaining brand consistency. Technical Stack & Expertise: Design Tools: Adobe Creative Suite (PS, AI, ID, PR, AE), SketchUp, CapCut/Canva, and 2D/3D Mockups. Systems: AI Tool Integration (Adobe Firefly, Gemini, ChatGPT), UI/UX support, and Performance Marketing. Core Skills: Marketing Strategy • Branding • Retail VM • Packaging • E-commerce Creatives • AI Optimization • Marketing. - A thinker not just a doer -

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Graduate of Fine Arts (Visual Communication) Cum Laude | 16 Years of Design Strategy (13 in UAE Retail: MAF, Al-Futtaim, Landmark)
With 16 years of experience delivering results for the UAE’s leading retail groups—Majid Al Futtaim, Al-Futtaim, and Landmark—I have built my career on the principle that effective design is a strategic marketing discipline. My background in Visual Communication provided the academic and professional training to integrate consumer psychology and market positioning into every visual narrative.

I don’t simply execute graphics; I strategize the visual narratives required to identify business goals and translate them into the specific triggers that drive actual performance. By aligning the strategic “Why” with the creative “How” from the very first concept, I ensure that every 360° campaign—from digital apps to 3D retail spaces—is purpose-built for growth and ROI.

I bring the perspective of an experienced Lead who still has a genuine hunger to learn and adapt to new trends. I am educated and trained to combine established brand principles with modern, AI-assisted workflows to enhance efficiency and creative output. My focus remains on being teachable and proactive in mastering industry shifts while maintaining a high standard of professional execution.

Strategic Focus:
Visual Marketing Leadership: Translating business KPIs into impactful content across digital and physical touchpoints.
Omni-channel Branding: Delivering concept-to-execution for 3D Visual Merchandising (VM), property marketing, and seasonal GCC-wide campaigns.
Modernized Workflows: Proactively upskilling and integrating AI tools to streamline production while maintaining brand consistency.
Technical Stack & Expertise:
Design Tools: Adobe Creative Suite (PS, AI, ID, PR, AE), SketchUp, CapCut/Canva, and 2D/3D Mockups.
Systems: AI Tool Integration (Adobe Firefly, Gemini, ChatGPT), UI/UX support, and Performance Marketing.
Core Skills: Marketing Strategy • Branding • Retail VM • Packaging • E-commerce Creatives • AI Optimization • Marketing.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer | Marketing and Communication at Majid Al Futtaim – Carrefour
November 1, 2019 - October 1, 2024
Provided design support for digital and print channels; created visuals that align with brand voice and guidelines; designed campaign visuals and adapted them across media; developed assets for SHARE app and digital marketing; delivered projects on time in sync with campaign calendars; ensured alignment with platform specs and brand visuals; aligned designs with marketing objectives and strategies; directed product photo shoots and edited textile visuals for leaflets.
Senior Multimedia Graphic Designer at Al Futtaim – Watsons
October 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Responsible for managing client accounts while also developing creative visual content across various media platforms. This role requires a blend of client relationship management and hands on graphic/multimedia design skills to deliver impactful brand messaging. • Designed branding, e-commerce, digital, social media (Meta, Instagram, Facebook ads), emailers, Whatsapp and website assets • Handled multiple projects across online, offline, and 3D VM mockup concepts within deadlines • Maintained brand consistency across all design outputs.Responsible for managing client accounts while also developing creative visual content across various media platforms. This role requires a blend of client relationship management and hands on graphic/multimedia design skills to deliver impactful brand messaging. • Designed branding, e-commerce, digital, social media (Meta, Instagram, Facebook ads), emailers, Whatsapp and website assets • Handled multiple projects across online, offline, and 3D VM mockup concepts within deadlines • Maintained brand consistency across all design outputs.
Sr. Graphic Designer - Splash | Lipsy/Reiss/Koton Concept VM at Landmark Group LLC Head Office
February 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Researched and developed seasonal and brand-based concepts; designed wall graphics and 2D/3D visual mockups; elevated brand aesthetics; created window displays, print assets and VM concepts; developed artwork guidelines for multi-country implementation; coordinated with suppliers; collaborated with VM teams across regions for consistency; supported marketing with adaptive graphic materials.
Graphic Designer - ICONIC Concept Visual Merchandising at Landmark Group LLC Head Office
April 1, 2012 - February 1, 2019
Researched and developed seasonal and brand-based concepts; designed wall graphics and 2D/3D visual mockups; elevated brand aesthetics; met deadlines; created window displays, print assets and VM concepts; ensured cost-effective, timely in-store and window displays; developed artwork guidelines for multi-country implementation; coordinated with suppliers; collaborated with VM teams across regions for consistency; supported marketing with adaptive graphic materials.
Graphic Designer WEB at MicroSourcing Philippines Inc./ YELL Adworks (BPO)
March 1, 2010 - June 1, 2011
Built clean, on-brand digital ads and micro-sites; designed branding, ads, web graphics, and UI elements; revised graphics per client feedback and QA; maintained Yellow Books USA visual standards; created web banners; edited and corrected errors; mentored junior designers; supervised new Jr. Designer.
Sr. Graphic Designer WEB at OSRP, LCC (BPO) - 17th Floor Octagon Bldg. San Miguel Ave. Ortigas, Pasig City
June 20, 2011 - December 16, 2011
Designed web banners and marketing creatives for OnSale.com, E-cost.com, PC Mall and MAC Mall; produced intuitive, visually appealing digital layouts; created and updated print and digital collateral; updated content depending on deals and client requests.
Pre-Press Artist at Magente BPO CO Ltd.
November 1, 2009 - March 1, 2010
Data check color resolution and sizes; set bleed and crop marks according to job order; compile data ready for printing.
Graphic Designer at Affinity Express Philippines Inc. (BPO)
April 1, 2008 - December 1, 2009
Designed print and digital materials using Adobe tools; interpreted briefs and clarified design concerns; delivered high-quality work within required turnaround times; ensured accuracy and compliance with design specs; collaborated with the team for improvement and knowledge sharing; evaluated and corrected junior designers’ outputs for quality.
Senior Graphic Designer | Marketing and Communication at Majid Al Futtaim – Carrefour Al Shindagha Head Office
November 1, 2019 - October 1, 2024
Provided design support for digital and print channels; created visuals that align with brand voice and guidelines; designed campaign key visuals and adapted them across media; developed assets for SHARE app and digital marketing; delivered projects on time; ensured alignment with platform specs and brand visuals; directed product photo shoots and edited textile visuals for leaflets.
Graphic Designer at ICONIC Concept Visual Merchandising
April 1, 2012 - February 1, 2019
Researched and developed seasonal and brand-based concepts; designed wall graphics and 2D/3D visual mockups; elevated brand aesthetics to meet ICONIC standards; met deadlines for all required graphic executions; created window displays, print assets, and VM concepts; ensured cost-effective, timely in-store and window displays; coordinated with suppliers and VM teams across regions for consistency.
Graphic Designer at Affinity Express Philippines Inc. (BPO) - U.P. Ayala Land Techno Hub
April 1, 2008 - December 1, 2009
Designed print and digital materials using Adobe tools; interpreted briefs and clarified design concerns before execution; delivered high-quality work within required turnaround times; ensured accuracy and compliance with design specs; collaborated with the team for improvement and knowledge sharing; evaluated and corrected junior designers’ outputs for quality.
Sr. Graphic & Multimedia Designer at Al Futtaim
October 17, 2024 - July 16, 2025
Responsible for managing client accounts while also developing creative visual content across various media platforms. This role requires a blend of client relationship management and hands on graphic/multimedia design skills to deliver impactful brand messaging. • Designed branding, e-commerce, digital, social media (Meta, Instagram, Facebook ads), emailers, Whatsapp and website assets • Handled multiple projects across online, offline, and 3D VM mockup concepts within deadlines • Maintained brand consistency across all design outputs.Responsible for managing client accounts while also developing creative visual content across various media platforms. This role requires a blend of client relationship management and hands on graphic/multimedia design skills to deliver impactful brand messaging. • Designed branding, e-commerce, digital, social media (Meta, Instagram, Facebook ads), emailers, Whatsapp and website assets • Handled multiple projects across online, offline, and 3D VM mockup concepts within deadlines • Maintained brand consistency across all design outputs.
Senior Multimedia Graphic Designer at Al Futtaim – Watsons Festival Tower Head Office
October 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Designed branding, e-commerce, and social media assets for high-performance digital campaigns; handled multiple visual projects across online, offline, and 3D VM concepts with consistent brand application.
Sr. Graphic Designer - Splash | Lipsy/Reiss/Koton Concept VM at Landmark Group LLC Head Office - P.O. Box 26881, Dubai, UAE
February 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Directed 3D visual concept development for flagship store visuals; authored Artwork Guidelines for GCC; managed end-to-end production lifecycle for displays within budget; provided cross-functional design support for marketing collateral and regional VM teams; maintained high-volume project pipelines under tight deadlines.
Graphic Designer - ICONIC Concept Visual Merchandising at Landmark Group LLC Head Office - P.O. Box 26881, Dubai, UAE
April 1, 2012 - February 1, 2019
3D Visual Concept Development; Regional Artwork Governance; End-to-End Production Management; Cross-Functional Support; Operational Excellence in high-volume, deadline-driven environments.
Graphic Designer WEB at MicroSourcing Philippines Inc./ YELL Adworks (BPO) - Eastwood City Cyber 1110, Quezon City
March 1, 2010 - June 1, 2011
Web & Brand Identity: designed web graphics, advertisements, and microsites aligned with brand guidelines. Leadership & Mentorship: supervised and trained junior designers. Quality Assurance: managed revisions and worked with QA to fix technical issues.
Graphic Designer at Affinity Express Philippines Inc. (BPO) - U.P. Ayala Land Techno Hub Diliman Quezon City
April 1, 2008 - December 1, 2009
Create visual solutions for client communication needs across print and digital media; multi-channel design execution; creative supervision and quality control; high-volume production.
Sr. Graphic Designer WEB at PCM OSRP, LCC (BPO) - 17th Floor Octagon Bldg. San Miguel Ave. Ortigas, Pasig City
June 20, 2011 - December 16, 2011
E-commerce visual strategy; UI/UX optimization for responsive web graphics; conversion-driven design; brand maintenance with global promotional calendars.
Art Instructor at Center for Pop Summer Art Workshop - Visayas Avenue Branch, Quezon City
April 1, 2004 - May 1, 2004
Taught basic techniques in drawings from sketching to coloring using various media.
Assistant Art Instructor at Fernando B. Sena Easy Art Lesson
April 1, 2001 - May 1, 2010
Assisted in teaching basic to advanced techniques in drawings from sketching to coloring across various media; included shading, pen drawing, pastel still life, color wheel concepts.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Communication (Advertising) at University of the Philippines, Diliman
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Communication - Advertising at University of the Philippines, Diliman
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Package Design at San Miguel Packaging Specialist, Inc., Design Centre
April 1, 2007 - May 1, 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication (Advertising) - Cum Laude at University of the Philippines Diliman
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication - Advertising at University of the Philippines Diliman
August 1, 2004 - August 1, 2008

Qualifications

Package Design
April 1, 2007 - May 31, 2007
Package Design Training
April 1, 2007 - May 1, 2007
Package Design Training
April 1, 2007 - May 1, 2007

Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Other, Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality