I'm Kristian Garingo, a design-focused strategist who translates brand storytelling into visual systems. I help brands define identity and build social-ready assets that stay on-brand across platforms. Remote by design, I thrive in collaborative marketing environments, quickly adapting to resource constraints while delivering tactile details—logos, typography systems, color theory, and motion content—that elevate brand presence and engagement.…

Kristian Garingo

I'm Kristian Garingo, a design-focused strategist who translates brand storytelling into visual systems. I help brands define identity and build social-ready assets that stay on-brand across platforms. Remote by design, I thrive in collaborative marketing environments, quickly adapting to resource constraints while delivering tactile details—logos, typography systems, color theory, and motion content—that elevate brand presence and engagement.…

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I’m Kristian Garingo, a design-focused strategist who translates brand storytelling into visual systems. I help brands define identity and build social-ready assets that stay on-brand across platforms.

Remote by design, I thrive in collaborative marketing environments, quickly adapting to resource constraints while delivering tactile details—logos, typography systems, color theory, and motion content—that elevate brand presence and engagement.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer at Self-employed
March 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer delivering animated explainers and social media content. Project: Animated Explainer for EdTech Startup (Remote, 2025-03-01 to present): designed and animated 5 short explainer videos with custom motion graphics to help audiences perceive and understand the product. Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop; focused on motion graphics, video editing, VFX, SFX, color grading, and post-production. Project: Social Media Campaign: produced and edited 90+ high-retention Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, contributing to significant growth in the client’s social media following.
Freelance Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer at EdTech Startup Philippines (Remote)
March 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and animated 5 short explainer videos with custom motion graphics, helping the audience perceive the product.
Strategic Design Partner at Freelance
March 1, 2022 - Present
Strategic freelance designer delivering branding and social content. Executed social media campaigns that drove a 40% increase in engagement and 5k+ new followers through visual alignment and audience-centric design. Produced 90+ high-retention video and motion pieces ensuring brand consistency across platforms. Created visual toolkits including logos, typography systems, and color theory for diverse brands. Collaborated with marketing teams to translate brand positioning into tactile execution meeting editorial-grade standards. Pivoted design systems under resource constraints to maintain brand integrity and meet deadlines.
Strategic Design Partner (Freelance) at Self-Employed / Freelance
March 1, 2022 - Present
Led social media campaigns resulting in 40% engagement growth and 5k+ new followers through strategic visual alignment and audience-centric design. Produced 90+ high-retention video and motion content pieces, ensuring brand consistency across platforms using After Effects and Premiere Pro. Developed visual toolkits including custom logos, typography systems, and color theory, expanding from static edits to full identity systems. Collaborated with marketing teams to translate brand positioning into tactile, editorial-grade assets while meeting strict deadlines and resource constraints.

Education

Graphic Design Intensive at Self-Directed Graphic Design Intensive
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Self-Directed Graphic Design Intensive
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Independent Motion & Design Study
January 1, 2022 - May 5, 2026
Self-Directed Graphic Design Intensive
January 1, 2025 - May 5, 2026
Independent Motion & Design Study
January 1, 2022 - May 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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