I am a seasoned illustrator and graphic designer with over a decade of experience in the print and publishing industry. I specialize in children's books and educational magazines, turning concepts into engaging visuals and clear layouts that educate and delight young readers. I lead creative projects from concept through production, collaborate with authors and editors, and thrive in remote or on-site teams. My toolbox includes Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, plus Procreate for flexible, hand-drawn styles.

Renee Donna Bufete

I am a seasoned illustrator and graphic designer with over a decade of experience in the print and publishing industry. I specialize in children's books and educational magazines, turning concepts into engaging visuals and clear layouts that educate and delight young readers. I lead creative projects from concept through production, collaborate with authors and editors, and thrive in remote or on-site teams. My toolbox includes Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, plus Procreate for flexible, hand-drawn styles.

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I am a seasoned illustrator and graphic designer with over a decade of experience in the print and publishing industry. I specialize in children’s books and educational magazines, turning concepts into engaging visuals and clear layouts that educate and delight young readers.

I lead creative projects from concept through production, collaborate with authors and editors, and thrive in remote or on-site teams. My toolbox includes Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, plus Procreate for flexible, hand-drawn styles.

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Language

English
Fluent
Tagalog
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance
February 1, 2017 - Present
Draw illustrations and design graphics for websites, logos, restaurant menus, business cards, invitations, and T-shirts. Referrals received through UpWork, social media, and prior clients.
Creative Director/Illustrator at Gintong Aral Publications. Manila, Philippines
November 30, 2012 - February 19, 2016
Managed a team of illustrators and layout artists with developing concepts and designs for companies and individual clients. Provided critical feedback and final approval. Performed printing press preparations such as adjusting color settings, verifying proper resolutions, and adjusting margins for layouts in books, magazines, posters and other printable materials. Tracked project deadlines, provided routine status updates to senior staff, and issued performance evaluations and feedback to illustrators and artists. Administered training to supporting staff on Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
Associate Designer at Manila, Philippines
December 30, 2012 - October 20, 2015
Draw and designed illustrations for retail products, healthy eating campaigns, educational workbooks, instructional guides, and others. Collaborated with team members on design concepts and layouts for print and digital media.

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail