Romel Keith Agtang

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent
Tagalog
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Graphic Designer/Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Collaborated with community groups, organizations, and individual clients to deliver custom design solutions, commissioned works such as illustrations, event posters, and digital/print assets, balancing client vision with strong design principles to create effective and visually engaging outcomes.
Intern Graphic Designer (Team Lead) at My Worthy Home
April 1, 2025 - September 22, 2025
Designed multi-platform content for social media including carousels, reels, and motion graphics. Developed brand guidelines, onboarding materials, and research content systems to streamline workflow and boost engagements. Managed and mentored a team of design and content interns; led meetings, assigned tasks, and oversaw project executions.
Interdisciplinary Junior Designer at Pigeon Row - Internship
December 31, 2019 - September 22, 2025
Collaborated with creative director and developed a comedic studio reel while designing video graphics, illustrations, posters, merchandise visuals, and promotional assets for Canadian TV series, Letterkenny and Kim’s Convenience. Utilized motion graphics, GIFs, video editing, and typography skills to support fast-paced projects, marketing and social media campaigns consistent with brand guidelines.
Graphic Artist (Freelance) at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2020 - November 24, 2025
Delivered custom design solutions for community groups, organizations, and individual clients, including illustrations, event posters, and digital/print assets, balancing client vision with strong design principles to create effective and visually engaging results.
Intern Graphic Designer (Team Lead Intern) at My Worthy Home
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Designed multi-platform content for social media (carousels, reels) and motion graphics; developed brand guidelines, onboarding materials, and research content systems to streamline workflow and boost engagements. Managed and mentored a team of design and content interns; led meetings, assigned tasks, and oversaw project executions.
Interdisciplinary Junior Designer (Internship) at Pigeon Row
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Collaborated with the creative director and developed a comedic studio reel while designing video graphics, illustrations, posters, merchandise visuals, and promotional assets for Canadian TV series, Letterkenny and Kim’s Convenience. Utilized motion graphics, GIFs, video editing, and typography skills to support fast-paced projects, marketing and social media campaigns consistent with brand guidelines.
Sales Advisor/Visual Merchandise Support at Yorkdale Shopping Centre
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Assisted in visual merchandising, layout planning, and product presentation aligned with brand standards and designed an internal garment care guide adopted company-wide, improving team upkeep performance by 50%.

Education

Bachelor of Design (BDes), Graphic Design at OCAD University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Foundations of UX Design (Certificate – In progress) at Google/Coursera
January 1, 2025 - September 22, 2025
Google UX Design Certificate at Coursera
January 1, 2025 - November 24, 2025
Graphic Design Bachelor of Design (Bdes) at OCAD University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Design (Bdes) at OCAD University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Google UX Design Certificate at Coursera
January 1, 2025 - November 24, 2025

Qualifications

Bachelor of Design (BDes), Graphic Design
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Google UX Design Certificate
January 1, 2025 - November 24, 2025
Google UX Design Certificate
January 1, 2025 - November 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Gaming, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Software & Internet