Hi, I’m Ryan Gene Calbang. I’m a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer with more than 17 years of experience in print and digital design across the UAE and New Zealand. I specialize in producing high-quality visual content for marketing, branding, presentation and corporate communications, and I’m known for delivering polished designs and clear visual storytelling that stay consistent across multiple platforms. I’ve worked as a freelancer and in-house designer, collaborating with clients and teams to turn concepts into compelling visuals. I’m passionate about good design, strong branding, and delivering outputs that help brands connect with their audience.

Ryan Gene Calbang

Hi, I’m Ryan Gene Calbang. I’m a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer with more than 17 years of experience in print and digital design across the UAE and New Zealand. I specialize in producing high-quality visual content for marketing, branding, presentation and corporate communications, and I’m known for delivering polished designs and clear visual storytelling that stay consistent across multiple platforms. I’ve worked as a freelancer and in-house designer, collaborating with clients and teams to turn concepts into compelling visuals. I’m passionate about good design, strong branding, and delivering outputs that help brands connect with their audience.

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Hi, I’m Ryan Gene Calbang. I’m a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer with more than 17 years of experience in print and digital design across the UAE and New Zealand. I specialize in producing high-quality visual content for marketing, branding, presentation and corporate communications, and I’m known for delivering polished designs and clear visual storytelling that stay consistent across multiple platforms.

I’ve worked as a freelancer and in-house designer, collaborating with clients and teams to turn concepts into compelling visuals. I’m passionate about good design, strong branding, and delivering outputs that help brands connect with their audience.

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Work Experience

Creative Artworker at 88 Design House
July 8, 2025 - July 8, 2025
Prepared and finalized design files for print, digital production, and presentations ensuring precision and consistency. Created professional PowerPoint presentations aligned with client branding. Adapted and refined creative concepts for presentations, print, and digital platforms. Ensured compliance with brand guidelines with attention to detail. Checked and adjusted files for production including pre-press setup and color correction. Supported the creative team with technical tasks like retouching, layout adjustments, and design refinements in Adobe Suite and PowerPoint. Managed multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Freelance Graphic Designer at The Creative Store
July 1, 2025 - November 12, 2025
Freelance graphic design work across print and digital media, delivering brand-aligned visuals, marketing collateral, and campaign assets for clients in New Zealand. Collaborated with stakeholders to produce polished designs with clear storytelling and consistent branding.
Freelance Creative Artworker at 88 Design House
January 1, 2025 - November 12, 2025
Artworking and production support for print and digital assets, ensuring accuracy of layouts, typography, and color, while maintaining brand guidelines for UAE markets.
Content Creator at DEWA Sustainability & Innovation Centre
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Produced multimedia content for sustainability initiatives, including photo/video shoots, graphic overlays, and digital content across channels to communicate complex topics clearly.
Graphic Designer (Desktop Publisher) at Hopkins Architects Dubai Ltd, DIFC
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Desktop publishing and graphic design support for architectural communications, presentations, and marketing materials, ensuring print-ready files and brand consistency.
Graphic Designer (Content Creator) at DEWA Innovation Center
December 1, 2021 - October 31, 2024
Designed required posts and videos, took pictures and shot videos of the center, interviewed visitors for feedback, and managed the center's accounts on social media. Collaborated with the team to ensure consistency of designs across media outlets. Created compelling and effective logos, designs, print, and digital media. Maintained awareness of current industry and technology standards, social media, competitive landscape, and market trends.
Graphic Designer (Desktop Publisher) at Hopkins Architects Dubai Limited DIFC
July 1, 2015 - December 31, 2021
Took requirement briefs from Project Director. Created and designed layouts and templates for bid documents, presentations, collateral, and business development documentation utilising the Property branding. Created PowerPoint presentations, printed materials, brochures, infographics, presentation boards, and posters. Coordinated with external agencies for production, digital printing, electronic transmission, cutting, lamination, binding, and other production details. Managed archiving of graphics and controlled updated versions.
Graphic Designer cum 3D Designer at National Fire Fighting Manufacturing FZCO (NAFFCO)
September 1, 2012 - July 31, 2015
Took design briefs from Branding manager, brainstormed with branding team for task division and strategies. Conceptualized and designed rough artwork layouts considering arrangement, size, type size, and style. Presented concept designs to Branding manager using aided design and 3D visuals. Created product catalogues, posters, brochures, motion graphic presentations by choosing appropriate media and style. Prepared artwork for production, coordinated with agencies and printers for final mass print and production, ensuring scheduled delivery. Archived graphic design, photo, and artwork designs. Contributed to team efforts by accomplishing related results.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering at University of San Jose Recoletos
June 1, 1999 - March 1, 2004

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other, Software & Internet