Graphic design consultant and art director with extensive experience leading editorial and branding design across print, digital, and multimedia platforms. Skilled in art direction, visual consistency, and stakeholder-ready presentation design for media, partners, and government clients. Over the years, he has managed design teams and systems (design manuals/style guides), developed branded templates and communication materials, and produced event visual assets from promotional to post-event deliverables—recognized through multiple regional media and infographic awards.

Elizalde V. Pusung

Graphic design consultant and art director with extensive experience leading editorial and branding design across print, digital, and multimedia platforms. Skilled in art direction, visual consistency, and stakeholder-ready presentation design for media, partners, and government clients. Over the years, he has managed design teams and systems (design manuals/style guides), developed branded templates and communication materials, and produced event visual assets from promotional to post-event deliverables—recognized through multiple regional media and infographic awards.

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Graphic design consultant and art director with extensive experience leading editorial and branding design across print, digital, and multimedia platforms. Skilled in art direction, visual consistency, and stakeholder-ready presentation design for media, partners, and government clients.

Over the years, he has managed design teams and systems (design manuals/style guides), developed branded templates and communication materials, and produced event visual assets from promotional to post-event deliverables—recognized through multiple regional media and infographic awards.

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Work Experience

Graphic Design Consultant at FHI 360 Philippines
April 1, 2026 - Present
Develop branded templates aligned with existing branding guidelines for project briefs. Develop and improve communication materials. Create and customize PowerPoint presentation templates and decks for stakeholders, partners, and technical presentations to donors and government counterparts. Design and produce branded visual assets for events, including promotional and post-event materials.
Graphic Design Consultant at FH I360 Philippines
April 1, 2026 - Present
Develop branded templates aligned with client branding guidelines, and create/improve communication materials. Produce and customize presentation templates and decks for stakeholders, partners, and technical presentations to donors and government counterparts. Design and produce branded visual assets for events, including promotional and post-event materials.
Art Director at Philippine Daily Inquirer
November 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Manage the Art Department’s operations to ensure visual executions follow Inquirer standards and style guidelines. Lead art execution of projects with Editorial and Marketing departments. Manage and update the Inquirer Design Manual to ensure consistency across Inquirer platforms.
Associate Art Director at Philippine Daily Inquirer
May 1, 2017 - November 1, 2021
Oversee the Art Department to ensure visual elements and executions follow Inquirer standards and style guidelines. Lead art execution for special projects and news stories assigned by the Executive Editor. Collaborate with the Editorial department to ensure consistent visual storytelling across Inquirer platforms. Coordinate with other Inquirer departments and partner companies as needed.
Officer in Charge, Art Department at Philippine Daily Inquirer
March 1, 2016 - May 1, 2017
Collaborate with Garcia Media to implement the redesign of the Philippine Daily Inquirer brand. Support planning and development of the Inquirer style guide, prototyping, and training for multiple departments in preparation for the redesign.
Graphic Artist and Illustrator at Philippine Daily Inquirer
March 1, 2012 - March 1, 2016
Implement the Inquirer editorial style guide. Create graphics, infographics, illustrations, and other visualizations for the Editorial department. Create layouts for daily newspaper pages and handle visual execution of special news stories and features.
Contributing Artist at Philippine Daily Inquirer
March 1, 2011 - March 1, 2012
Create illustrations and graphics for various sections of the newspaper. Assist the Art Department with layout tasks for the newspaper.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Advertising Arts at University of Santo Tomas
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Major in Advertising Arts) at University of Santo Tomas
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Adobe Digital Publishing Suite course (completed)
August 1, 2013 - July 21, 2026
Updated Illustrator skill set (completed)
June 1, 2016 - July 21, 2026
Google Suite Advance Training (completed)
September 1, 2018 - July 21, 2026
Adobe Digital Publishing Suite Course
August 1, 2013 - July 21, 2026
Google Suite Advance Training Course
September 1, 2018 - July 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services