I'm a graphic designer and illustrator with over 20 years of experience, currently crafting bold and imaginative visuals from my base in Ontario, Canada. My work has made its mark on news broadcasts, websites, mobile apps, children's books, magazines, towering billboards, immersive installations, dynamic exhibits, and high-impact ad campaigns. Each project is an adventure, pushing me to explore new artistic frontiers and master a vast array of styles—ensuring I deliver striking, tailor-made designs that bring my clients' visions to life.

Brian Vallesteros

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I'm a graphic designer and illustrator with over 20 years of experience, currently crafting bold and imaginative visuals from my base in Ontario, Canada. My work has made its mark on news broadcasts, websites, mobile apps, children's books, magazines, towering billboards, immersive installations, dynamic exhibits, and high-impact ad campaigns. Each project is an adventure, pushing me to explore new artistic frontiers and master a vast array of styles—ensuring I deliver striking, tailor-made designs that bring my clients' visions to life.

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I’m a graphic designer and illustrator with over 20 years of experience, currently crafting bold and imaginative visuals from my base in Ontario, Canada. My work has made its mark on news broadcasts, websites, mobile apps, children’s books, magazines, towering billboards, immersive installations, dynamic exhibits, and high-impact ad campaigns. Each project is an adventure, pushing me to explore new artistic frontiers and master a vast array of styles—ensuring I deliver striking, tailor-made designs that bring my clients’ visions to life.

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Language

English
Fluent
Tagalog
Fluent

Work Experience

Print Production Artist at White House Graphics
January 1, 2025 - June 16, 2025
Currently creating packaging graphics for print production.
Senior Lead Artist at Valeria Games
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Responsible for designing captivating character concepts, dynamic game UI, eye-catching promotional graphics, and stunning illustrations for Valeria: Land Before the War, an exciting mobile game. Additionally, brought the company's first-ever trading card game to life with vivid and imaginative artwork.
Lead Illustrator/Graphic Designer at Yuser
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Designed and generated unique PFP NFTs, along with crafting engaging marketing materials and intuitive UI elements.
Concept Artist/Illustrator at Antebellum Games
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Created character designs and game UI graphic elements for Antebellum Game’s upcoming NFT game.
Motion Graphic Artist/Illustrator at ABS-CBN Corporation
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2021
Created illustrations for TV Patrol and expanded role across News and Current Affairs department including graphic design, animation, motion graphics, courtroom illustrations, storyboarding, broadcast design, and developing UI for touchscreen interfaces and augmented reality graphics.
Freelance Illustrator at The Illustration Room
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2022
Through the agency, illustrations appeared in Men’s Health, FHM, Total Girl, Teach for Australia, National Geographic and other magazines in Australia.
Illustrator / Graphic Designer / Instructor at Independent Creative
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2021
Provided illustration, graphic design, and instruction services for multiple clients including 3M Philippines, ABS-CBN Publishing, Adarna House Publishing, Balangay Publishing, cultural organizations, advertising agencies, and more.
Art Director at Philippine Enterprise Magazine
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Performed multiple creative roles including overall design layout, supervised photo shoots, oversaw print production, lead illustrator, and backup photographer.
Print Production Artist at White House Graphics
January 1, 2025 - June 22, 2025
Currently creating packaging graphics for print production.
Senior Lead Artist at Valeria Games
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Responsible for designing captivating character concepts, dynamic game UI, eye-catching promotional graphics, and stunning illustrations for Valeria: Land Before the War, a mobile game. Additionally, brought company's first-ever trading card game to life with vivid and imaginative artwork.
Lead Illustrator/Graphic Designer at Yuser
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Designed and generated unique PFP NFTs, crafted engaging marketing materials, and created intuitive UI elements.
Concept Artist/Illustrator at Antebellum Games
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Designed character concepts and game UI graphic elements for upcoming NFT game.
Motion Graphic Artist/Illustrator at ABS-CBN Corporation
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2021
Created illustrations for news programs; expanded role to include graphic design, animation, motion graphics, courtroom illustrations, storyboarding, broadcast design, and UI for touchscreen interfaces and augmented reality graphics.
Freelance Illustrator at The Illustration Room
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2022
Illustrations appeared in magazines such as Men's Health, FHM, Total Girl, Teach for Australia, and National Geographic in Australia.
Illustrator / Graphic Designer / Instructor at Independent Creative
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2021
Worked with various clients in illustration, graphic design, and instruction.
Art Director at Philippine Enterprise Magazine
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Responsible for overall design layout, supervised photo shoots, oversaw print production, lead illustrator role, and backup photography.

Education

Associate Degree Industrial Design at University of the Philippines
June 1, 1998 - June 7, 2025
A.A. in Industrial Design at University of the Philippines
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2002
A.A. in Industrial Design at University of the Philippines
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2002

Qualifications

Introduction to Concept Design for Film & TV
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Animation Workshop
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Introduction to Concept Design for Film & TV
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Animation Workshop
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government
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