Hi! I'm Loren Mae Santos, a versatile Visual Arts Generalist based in Marikina City, Philippines, with expertise spanning branding, graphic, motion, interior, and website design. I blend creativity and technical skills to craft compelling visual stories and immersive interior experiences. I enjoy exploring digital art, illustration, and 3D visualization, constantly upskilling to incorporate new tools including ethical AI into my workflow. Currently, I serve as a Jr. Graphic Designer and Contract Illustrator, collaborating with various local and international clients across industries such as beauty, wellness, gaming, and charity projects. My passion extends beyond design to include creative writing, social media management, and interior décor, where I aim to bring spaces and brands to life through thoughtful design and storytelling.

Loren Mae Santos

Hi! I'm Loren Mae Santos, a versatile Visual Arts Generalist based in Marikina City, Philippines, with expertise spanning branding, graphic, motion, interior, and website design. I blend creativity and technical skills to craft compelling visual stories and immersive interior experiences. I enjoy exploring digital art, illustration, and 3D visualization, constantly upskilling to incorporate new tools including ethical AI into my workflow. Currently, I serve as a Jr. Graphic Designer and Contract Illustrator, collaborating with various local and international clients across industries such as beauty, wellness, gaming, and charity projects. My passion extends beyond design to include creative writing, social media management, and interior décor, where I aim to bring spaces and brands to life through thoughtful design and storytelling.

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Hi! I’m Loren Mae Santos, a versatile Visual Arts Generalist based in Marikina City, Philippines, with expertise spanning branding, graphic, motion, interior, and website design. I blend creativity and technical skills to craft compelling visual stories and immersive interior experiences. I enjoy exploring digital art, illustration, and 3D visualization, constantly upskilling to incorporate new tools including ethical AI into my workflow.

Currently, I serve as a Jr. Graphic Designer and Contract Illustrator, collaborating with various local and international clients across industries such as beauty, wellness, gaming, and charity projects. My passion extends beyond design to include creative writing, social media management, and interior décor, where I aim to bring spaces and brands to life through thoughtful design and storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Visual Arts Generalist - Branding, Graphic, Motion, Interior & Website Design
February 1, 2025 - Present
Managing and executing branding, graphic, motion, interior, and website design projects while utilizing various design tools and software. Involved in creative production and conceptualization to meet client needs effectively.
Jr. Graphic Designer at RISE BEAUTY & WELLNESS CORP.
July 1, 2023 - Present
In-house designer for a start-up company delivering branding materials (logo, signage, editable documents, Canva templates), web asset preparation, social media graphics including static and motion content, and short-form videos for TikTok. Also engaged in e-commerce product and bundle listings and collaborated with marketing for social content and brand alignment.
Contract Illustrator, Design & Marketing Officer at Project Akbay - UP BSID Charity Renovation Project for Kuya Center and UP Design Core
June 30, 2023 - August 29, 2025
Responsibilities included illustration for global promotion, book publication, and merchandise for ACG industry clients in East Asia. Managed social media accounts to build brand presence with a follower base of 140,000 on X, customer service and business management for overseas clients. Interior design tasks included conceptualization, space planning, mural design and painting, furniture selection, and preparing presentation materials. Developed 3D rendered perspectives using SketchUp, Photoshop, and Enscape for presentations, delivered timely static and motion graphics, improved branding and visual presentation on social media, created website graphics and landing pages, incorporated AI tools into workflows, and created 3D pop-up store presentations.
Jr. Graphic Designer at Rise Beauty & Wellness Corp.
February 1, 2025 - Present
Served as an in-house designer for this start-up handling branding materials such as logos, signage, HR assets, editable document templates, product packaging, and marketing collateral. Collaborated on web asset preparation and layout, social media content including static and motion graphics, and short-form video production for platforms like TikTok. Improved brand visual presentation and delivered timely, proofread, and brand-safe graphics using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva Pro.
Contract Illustrator Design & Marketing Officer at Clients: Cognosphere (Singapore), Kuro Games (China), Be Friends SSG (USA), Tourbox (USA), XP-PEN (USA), PIE International (Japan)
July 1, 2023 - Present
Produced illustrations for global promotions, book publications, and merchandise in the Animation, Comics, and Games (ACG) industry targeting East Asia. Managed social media platforms, accumulating 140,000 followers by brand building and content creation. Provided customer service and business management through online platforms. Designed marketing assets and maintained high-quality visual output.
3D Interior Visualizer at Project Akbay - UP BSID Charity Renovation Project for Kuya Center and UP Design Core
June 30, 2023 - August 29, 2025
Handled interior design conceptualization including space planning, mural design and painting, and furniture selection for the Kuya Center staff office. Prepared presentation materials such as design decks and concept boards. Produced 3D rendered perspectives using SketchUp, Photoshop, and Enscape to support presentations. Delivered effective donor communication through email design, infographics, and decks with timely outputs.

Education

BS Interior Design at University of the Philippines Diliman
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025
BS Computer Science at University of the Philippines Diliman
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025
Senior High School STEM at Marikina Science High School
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
BS Interior Design at University of the Philippines Diliman
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025
BS Computer Science at University of the Philippines Diliman
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025
Senior High School STEM at Marikina Science High School
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Magna Cum Laude
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025
National Secondary Schools Press Conference (NSPC) Delegate
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025
Regional Secondary Schools Press Conference (RSPC) 1st Placer in Editorial Cartooning
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025
Festival of Talents Regional 1st Placer and National 3rd Placer in Tarpaulin Making
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Software & Internet